The White Sox announced today that right-hander Sean Burke has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Fellow righty Owen White has been recalled in a corresponding move. Per Scott Merkin of MLB.com, left-hander Martín Pérez will start Wednesday’s game. Burke came into this season with just 19 big league innings under his belt. He broke camp with a job in the season-opening … [Read more...] about White Sox Option Sean Burke
White Sox Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
The White Sox announced Friday that they’ve designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to fellow infielder Chase Meidroth, who has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Amaya, 26, has appeared in 37 games for the South Siders this season. He’s played decent middle infield defense, primarily at shortstop, but has mustered an anemic … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
Athletics Designate Gio Urshela For Assignment, Claim Jared Shuster
The Athletics announced that they have claimed left-hander Jared Shuster off waivers from the White Sox and sent him to Triple-A Las Vegas.. The latter club designated him for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot, the A’s designated infielder Gio Urshela for assignment. Infielder Brett Harris has been recalled to take Urshela’s active roster spot. Shuster, 27, … [Read more...] about Athletics Designate Gio Urshela For Assignment, Claim Jared Shuster
White Sox Outright Corey Julks
Outfielder Corey Julks has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. The White Sox designated him for assignment earlier this week. Since this is his second career outright, he has the right to reject the assignment and elect free agency, though Merkin didn’t indicate he would do so. Julks, 29, has put up plenty of intriguing … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Corey Julks
Cubs To Place Miguel Amaya On Injured List With Sprained Ankle
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be carted off the field during tonight’s matchup with the Blue Jays. He hurt his left ankle running to first base in the eighth inning. After the game, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times) that Amaya’s X-rays thankfully came back negative for a broken bone, but the backstop still sprained his … [Read more...] about Cubs To Place Miguel Amaya On Injured List With Sprained Ankle