The Cubs released reliever Trevor Richards from his minor league deal over the weekend, according to Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register. He’d been pitching with Triple-A Iowa. Richards, who turns 32 later this month, signed with Chicago in January. He pitched five times in Spring Training as a non-roster invitee, striking out six while working five innings of two-run ball. … [Read more...] about Cubs Release Trevor Richards
Shota Imanaga Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga sustained what the team described as a left hamstring strain during today’s start against the Brewers. With one out in the sixth inning, Imanaga picked up the injury while covering first base during a fielder’s choice from Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich. Imanaga was immediately favoring his hamstring even before the play was completed, and was … [Read more...] about Shota Imanaga Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain
White Sox Designate Bobby Dalbec For Assignment
The White Sox announced a series of roster moves this morning. The club reinstated infielder Josh Rojas from the injured list, selected the contract of right-hander Caleb Freeman, and and recalled southpaw Tyler Gilbert to the big league roster. In corresponding moves, infielder Bobby Dalbec was designated for assignment while southpaw Fraser Ellard was placed on the 15-day … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Bobby Dalbec For Assignment
Cubs To Select Chris Flexen
The Cubs are selecting the contract of veteran righty Chris Flexen from Triple-A Iowa, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. He’s been excellent through his first five starts in Des Moines and would’ve been able to opt out of his minor league contract tomorrow if not added to the 40-man roster. Chicago has a full 40-man roster, so a corresponding move will be necessary. Flexen, 30, has … [Read more...] about Cubs To Select Chris Flexen
White Sox Outright Nick Maton
White Sox infielder Nick Maton has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte. Maton was designated for assignment on the weekend. He has the right to reject this assignment and elect free agency, though it’s not clear if he will exercise that right. Scott Merkin of MLB.com was among those to relay the news of the outright today. Maton, 28, signed a minor … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Nick Maton