The White Sox announced Tuesday that right-hander Yoendrys Gomez has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to veteran righty Adrian Houser, whose previously reported major league deal with the South Siders has now been formally announced. Chicago had just claimed Gomez off waivers from the Dodgers ten days ago. The Sox were Gomez’s third team of the … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Yoendrys Gomez For Assignment
Cubs To Activate Ian Happ, Option Moises Ballesteros
The Cubs are welcoming Ian Happ back from the injured list for tonight’s game in Miami, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer tells the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score. Rookie Moisés Ballesteros will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa. That’s not the only forthcoming roster move. Manager Craig Counsell told Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times last night that Porter Hodge … [Read more...] about Cubs To Activate Ian Happ, Option Moises Ballesteros
White Sox, Adrian Houser Nearing Deal
The White Sox are nearing an agreement with free agent righty Adrian Houser, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s not clear if he’ll jump right onto the big league roster or head to Triple-A Charlotte. Houser was granted his release from a minor league contract with Texas last week. Houser signed with the Rangers during the offseason. He has worked out of the rotation at … [Read more...] about White Sox, Adrian Houser Nearing Deal
Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez For Assignment
Infielder Nicky Lopez has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, reports Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. That was the expected corresponding move when it was reported earlier that Matt Shaw was coming back up to the big leagues. The Cubs’ 40-man roster count drops to 39. Lopez, 30, has been bouncing in and out of the Cubs’ plans this year. He signed a minor league … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez For Assignment
Cubs Expected To Recall Matt Shaw
The Cubs opened the 2024 season with top prospect Matt Shaw in their lineup, hoping he could immediately step up and seize the everyday job at third base. The former first-round pick struggled in 18 games before being optioned to Triple-A, but it seems like he’s set to rejoin the roster after an impressive run in Des Moines. Cubs skipper Craig Counsell told the team’s beat … [Read more...] about Cubs Expected To Recall Matt Shaw