The White Sox have claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Mets, according to a club announcement. Chicago designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment in order to open a spot for Romo on the 40-man roster. The No. 35 overall pick by the Rockies back in 2020, Romo garnered some top-100 fanfare earlier in his prospect days but has seen his bat stall out after a nice … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Drew Romo, Designate Ben Cowles
Cubs Sign Jeff Brigham To Minors Contract
The Cubs signed right-hander Jeff Brigham to a minor league contract, MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian reports. Brigham’s deal includes an invitation to Chicago’s big league Spring Training camp. Brigham (who turns 34 in February) is a veteran of six Major League seasons, with 120 2/3 innings pitched over 94 total games with the Marlins, Mets, and Diamondbacks. Three of Brigham’s six … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Jeff Brigham To Minors Contract
Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera
The Cubs and Marlins have completed one of the more notable trades of the offseason — a swap that’ll send righty Edward Cabrera from Miami to Chicago in exchange for top outfield prospect Owen Caissie and minor league infielders Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon. Cabrera, 28 in April, is a former top prospect who has shown flashes of excellence in the past but wasn’t … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Edward Cabrera
Cubs Claim Ryan Rolison
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Sox designated Rolison for assignment when they needed to open a 40-man roster spot for free agent signee Sean Newcomb. The Cubs currently have four vacancies on their 40-man, so a corresponding move isn’t needed. A first-round pick by the Rockies back in 2018, Rolison … [Read more...] about Cubs Claim Ryan Rolison
White Sox Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning
The White Sox have added some depth to the rotation already this winter, signing lefties Anthony Kay and Sean Newcomb to respective two-year and one-year contracts ($12MM for Kay; $4.5MM for Newcomb). Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report this morning that the South Siders are still hoping to bring in another veteran arm on a one-year deal, with Griffin Canning … [Read more...] about White Sox Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning