The Athletics announced that they have claimed left-hander Jared Shuster off waivers from the White Sox and sent him to Triple-A Las Vegas.. The latter club designated him for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot, the A’s designated infielder Gio Urshela for assignment. Infielder Brett Harris has been recalled to take Urshela’s active roster spot. Shuster, 27, … [Read more...] about Athletics Designate Gio Urshela For Assignment, Claim Jared Shuster
White Sox Outright Corey Julks
Outfielder Corey Julks has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. The White Sox designated him for assignment earlier this week. Since this is his second career outright, he has the right to reject the assignment and elect free agency, though Merkin didn’t indicate he would do so. Julks, 29, has put up plenty of intriguing … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Corey Julks
Cubs To Place Miguel Amaya On Injured List With Sprained Ankle
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya had to be carted off the field during tonight’s matchup with the Blue Jays. He hurt his left ankle running to first base in the eighth inning. After the game, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times) that Amaya’s X-rays thankfully came back negative for a broken bone, but the backstop still sprained his … [Read more...] about Cubs To Place Miguel Amaya On Injured List With Sprained Ankle
Cubs To Promote Owen Caissie For MLB Debut
The Cubs are planning to promote top prospect Owen Caissie, as reported by Kiley McDaniel and Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The young outfielder is already on the 40-man, and he will presumably take Miguel Amaya’s spot on the active roster. Amaya sprained his ankle tonight and will require an IL stint. As for Caissie, the Ontario native is expected to make his MLB debut tomorrow … [Read more...] about Cubs To Promote Owen Caissie For MLB Debut
White Sox Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment
The White Sox announced Wednesday that they’ve reinstated lefty Martin Perez from the 60-day injured list. Triple-A lefty Jared Shuster was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Reliever Cam Booser was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the active roster. More to come. … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment