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
Cubs, Dodgers Among Teams With Some Interest In Ryan McMahon
Since the 8-37 Rockies are already well out of playoff contention, teams have started to scope out Colorado’s roster as a possible source of help at the trade deadline. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes that the Cubs and Dodgers are two of multiple teams that “are closely monitoring” third baseman Ryan McMahon as a potential trade candidate. This is far from the first time … [Read more...] about Cubs, Dodgers Among Teams With Some Interest In Ryan McMahon
White Sox Place Tyler Gilbert On 15-Day Injured List
The White Sox announced that left-hander Tyler Gilbert has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained left MCL. Southpaw Jared Shuster has been called back up to Chicago’s 26-man roster in the corresponding move, just a day after Shuster was optioned to Triple-A as part of another collection of roster moves. This is the second time this season that a left knee … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Tyler Gilbert On 15-Day Injured List
Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are signing veteran righty Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, as first reported by Japanese news outlet Daily Sports. Cubs skipper Craig Counsell confirmed the signing to the team’s beat today (link via Vinnie Duber for the Chicago Sun-Times). Maeda, a Boras Corporation client, was released by the Tigers last week. “He has had success,” Counsell said of Maeda … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal
White Sox Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
The White Sox announced Friday morning that infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. He’ll be the corresponding roster move for Chicago’s previously reported acquisition of reliever Miguel Castro. The Sox also added infielder Vinny Capra, whom they claimed off waivers from the Brewers, to their active roster. Left-hander Jared Shuster was optioned to Triple-A … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment