The Blue Jays will activate Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to start Toronto’s game against the Guardians, the team announced. Scherzer has thrown two Triple-A rehab outings and then tossed 30-40 pitches in a bullpen session today in what seems like the final checkpoint in an extended recovery process from a thumb problem that has plagued the future … [Read more...] about Rotation Notes: Scherzer, Stroman, Imanaga, Eovaldi
Cubs DFA Génesis Cabrera, Promote Nate Pearson
The Cubs have recalled right-hander Nate Pearson from Triple-A Iowa. To free up a space on the 26-man roster, the team designated left-hander Génesis Cabrera for assignment. Cabrera, 28, signed a minor league deal with the Mets last offseason and was added to New York’s roster at the beginning of May. He ultimately made just six appearances in Queens, however, and was … [Read more...] about Cubs DFA Génesis Cabrera, Promote Nate Pearson
White Sox To Promote Wikelman González
The White Sox are calling up right-hander Wikelman González, reports Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The righty will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. He’s already on the 40-man roster, so the Sox will only need to make a corresponding active roster move in order to call him up. González, now 23, was an international signing of the Red Sox out of … [Read more...] about White Sox To Promote Wikelman González
White Sox Place Davis Martin On IL With Forearm Strain
The White Sox announced a series of moves ahead of tonight’s series opener in Toronto. They have recalled right-hander Wikelman González, a move that was reported earlier. They have also selected the contract of left-hander Jake Palisch from Double-A Birmingham. Left-hander Cam Booser has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain. Right-hander Davis … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Davis Martin On IL With Forearm Strain
Poll: Should The Cubs Extend Jed Hoyer?
Many organizations around the game tend to keep the contract status of their front office executives under wraps, but some clubs opt not to do this. One such organization is the Cubs, who have been run by president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer since he took over for Theo Epstein in November 2020. Hoyer’s contract is up after the 2025 season, a fact he himself acknowledged … [Read more...] about Poll: Should The Cubs Extend Jed Hoyer?