The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times). Taillon departed his most recent start with left groin tightness. Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his spot on the active roster. Taillon just returned from a nearly two-month absence due to a right … [Read more...] about Cubs To Place Jameson Taillon On Injured List
White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On Injured List
3:10pm: Getz tells James Fegan of Sox Machine that Robert has a Grade 2 strain and could be done for the year. When asked about the injury impacting the decision to pick up his option, Getz said “We’re committed to Luis.” 2:16pm: The White Sox announced Wednesday that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is headed to the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Fellow … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On Injured List
Cubs’ Brandon Birdsell To Undergo Elbow Surgery
Cubs prospect Brandon Birdsell, one of the top young arms in the system, will undergo surgery on his right elbow this week, assistant general manager Jared Banner announced yesterday (link via Janie McCauley of the Associated Press). Banner didn’t provide specifics regarding the injury, noting only that the procedure will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister — one of the … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Brandon Birdsell To Undergo Elbow Surgery
White Sox Release Josh Rojas
The White Sox released veteran infielder Josh Rojas following last week’s DFA, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. If and when Rojas clears release waivers, he’ll become a free agent who can sign with any team. A new club would owe him only the prorated league minimum for any time on its big league roster. The ChiSox will remain on the hook for the rest of the … [Read more...] about White Sox Release Josh Rojas
AL Central Notes: Tigers, Ragans, Lee
Some of baseball’s top prospects have made their MLB debuts within the last week, but don’t expect any of the Tigers’ top minor leaguers to be appearing in 2025. In an interview with MLB Network this past week (hat tip to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press), Tigers GM Jon Greenberg said a call-up of shortstop prospect Kevin McGonigle is likely not “on the radar right now,” … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Tigers, Ragans, Lee