The Cubs are selecting the contract of veteran righty Chris Flexen from Triple-A Iowa, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He’s been excellent through his first five starts in Des Moines and would’ve been able to opt out of his minor league contract tomorrow if not added to the 40-man roster. Chicago has a full 40-man roster, so a corresponding move will be necessary. Flexen, 30, has … [Read more...] about Cubs To Select Chris Flexen
White Sox Outright Nick Maton
White Sox infielder Nick Maton has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte. Maton was designated for assignment on the weekend. He has the right to reject this assignment and elect free agency, though it’s not clear if he will exercise that right. Scott Merkin of MLB.com was among those to relay the news of the outright today. Maton, 28, signed a minor … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Nick Maton
White Sox Acquire Gage Workman, Designate Nick Maton
The White Sox announced that infielder Gage Workman has been acquired from the Cubs in a trade for cash considerations. To create roster space for Workman, the Sox designated infielder Nick Maton for assignment. Workman was designated for assignment earlier this week, and he’ll now head from Wrigleyville to the South Side in a relatively rare trade between the two Chicago … [Read more...] about White Sox Acquire Gage Workman, Designate Nick Maton
White Sox Trade Travis Jankowski To Rays
The White Sox traded Travis Jankowski to the Rays, according to an announcement from Chicago’s Triple-A affiliate. The outfielder was on a minor league deal and will not require a 40-man roster spot for Tampa Bay. He’ll presumably head to their top farm team in Durham. Jankowski broke camp with the Sox after signing a minor league deal midway through Spring Training. He only … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Travis Jankowski To Rays
Cubs Backed Out Of Offseason Luzardo Trade After Medical Review
The Cubs pulled out of an offseason trade agreement with the Marlins that would have sent Jesús Luzardo to Chicago after a review of the lefty’s medical records, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Luzardo spent time on the injured list last season with both elbow inflammation and a lumbar stress reaction in his back; the latter injury kept him from pitching after late June. … [Read more...] about Cubs Backed Out Of Offseason Luzardo Trade After Medical Review