The Cubs announced Monday that they’ve designated infielder Andrew Romine for assignment in order to open a spot on the active roster for fellow infielder David Bote, who is returning from the 10-day injured list. Romine, 35, appeared in 26 games with the Cubs and tallied 64 plate appearances, batting .183/.234/.267 with a homer and a pair of doubles along the way. He also had … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Andrew Romine For Assignment
White Sox To Skip Carlos Rodon's Next Start
The White Sox are skipping Carlos Rodon’s next turn in the rotation due to shoulder soreness, and manager Tony La Russa told reporters (including NBC Chicago’s Maddie Lee) that the team is hopeful Rodon can pitch during the upcoming September 10-12 series with the Red Sox. That said, “when he doesn’t feel right, it’s impossible to push it,” La Russa said, noting that in the … [Read more...] about White Sox To Skip Carlos Rodon's Next Start
AL Notes: Mariners, Lewis, Castillo, Misiewicz, White Sox, Giolito
The Mariners were hopeful that reigning Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis would begin a rehab assignment on Friday, but those plans were dashed by soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee, per The Athletic’s Corey Brock. Lewis went under the knife in June after just 147 plate appearances. His offense was down a little to a .246/.333/.392 triple slash line, but even ignoring … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Mariners, Lewis, Castillo, Misiewicz, White Sox, Giolito
White Sox Place Lucas Giolito On Injured List
The White Sox placed Lucas Giolito on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 1, due to a left hamstring strain this afternoon. It seems the move is mostly precautionary, as manager Tony La Russa told reporters (including Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times) that Giolito is scheduled to throw a bullpen session next Wednesday. The White Sox can afford to be … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Lucas Giolito On Injured List
Cubs Activate Willson Contreras, Place Keegan Thompson On 10-Day Injured List
The Cubs have activated Willson Contreras from the injured list, and in a corresponding move, they have placed Keegan Thompson on the 10-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune (via Twitter). Contreras went on the injured list back on August 12 because of a right knee sprain. He’s the rare familiar face in the Cubs lineup, though he … [Read more...] about Cubs Activate Willson Contreras, Place Keegan Thompson On 10-Day Injured List
White Sox, Ruben Tejada Agree To Minor League Deal
The White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran infielder Ruben Tejada, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. Tejada, a client of Primetime Sports Group, will join the White Sox’ Triple-A club this weekend. Now 31 years old, Tejada is best known for his time with the Mets, with whom he spent the 2010-15 and 2019 seasons. In parts of seven years in Queens, Tejada … [Read more...] about White Sox, Ruben Tejada Agree To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays Claim Jake Lamb From White Sox
The Blue Jays announced they’ve claimed corner infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb off waivers from the White Sox. Right-hander Connor Overton was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Lamb signed a one-year deal with the White Sox over the offseason. He spent the year as a left-handed depth piece, picking up occasional starts at each of the four corner spots on the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Jake Lamb From White Sox
Cubs Expected To Begin GM Interviews By Mid-September
The Cubs’ search for a new general manager is underway, and the team is aiming to start interviewing candidates by the middle of the month, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma report. For now, the Cubs are looking at candidates from outside the organization. The next GM will work under president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, who was himself promoted from the … [Read more...] about Cubs Expected To Begin GM Interviews By Mid-September
White Sox Sign Carl Edwards Jr.
The White Sox signed reliever Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league contract yesterday, per an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. He had been released by the Blue Jays earlier in the week. Edwards has appeared in the big leagues with both the Braves and Toronto already this season. Between the two clubs, he has only tallied 5 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs. … [Read more...] about White Sox Sign Carl Edwards Jr.