The New York Yankees have added some more depth to their outfield, picking up outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. The team chose to option De La Cruz to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In order to make room for the 28-year-old, the Yankees also moved designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list. Earlier today, the Yankees claimed … [Read more...] about Yankees Add Outfield Depth, Move Stanton to 60-Day IL
Dodgers Move Relievers Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech to 60-Day Injured List
Pitching injuries keep piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have transferred right-handed relievers Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech to the 60-day injured list, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. To add depth to a staff that has 12 pitchers on the IL, they have claimed J.P. Feyereisen off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition, they acquired … [Read more...] about Dodgers Move Relievers Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech to 60-Day Injured List
Reds Top Prospect Scheduled for MLB Debut for Doubleheader
Top Cincinnati Reds prospect Chase Petty will make his major league debut Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rain postponed Tuesday’s game between the National League Central rivals, prompting a day-night doubleheader. Right-hander Brady Singer, originally scheduled to start Tuesday, will pitch the opener, while Petty will take the … [Read more...] about Reds Top Prospect Scheduled for MLB Debut for Doubleheader
Red Sox Get Final Boost as Giolito Makes Long-Awaited Season Debut
When the Boston Red Sox signed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito last season, it was to strengthen their starting rotation. However, an elbow injury requiring surgery ended his season before it truly began. This spring, Giolito suffered a hamstring injury during training camp, landing him on the injured list to start the year. Now, he is finally set to make his long-awaited … [Read more...] about Red Sox Get Final Boost as Giolito Makes Long-Awaited Season Debut
Astros Call Up Promising Arm to Join Pitching Corps
The Houston Astros announced to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. Blubaugh boasts a 3.86 ERA across his first 21 Triple-A innings. He represented the Astros in the Futures Game last season. Blubaugh, 24, finished with a 4.19 ERA in the … [Read more...] about Astros Call Up Promising Arm to Join Pitching Corps