The Cubs announced today that catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad have both been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. In corresponding active roster moves, the Cubs have optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Triple-A and designated infielder Jon Berti for assignment. The 40-man roster had one vacancy, with Berti’s DFA clearing another. Berti, 35, signed with … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Jon Berti For Assignment
White Sox Designate Corey Julks For Assignment, Select Yoendrys Gómez
The White Sox announced a series of roster moves today. Infielder/outfielder Miguel Vargas has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and right-hander Yoendrys Gómez has been selected to the roster. In corresponding moves, the club optioned right-hander Elvis Peguero to Triple-A Charlotte and designated outfielder Corey Julks for assignment. The Sox selected Julks to … [Read more...] about White Sox Designate Corey Julks For Assignment, Select Yoendrys Gómez
Diamondbacks Claim Gus Varland; Designate Kendall Graveman, Jeff Brigham For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that they have claimed right-hander Gus Varland from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Reno. He was previously listed as released by the Sox but it appears he had not yet cleared released waivers. The Diamondbacks also recalled right-hander Juan Morillo. In corresponding moves, righties Kendall Graveman and Jeff Brigham have been designated … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim Gus Varland; Designate Kendall Graveman, Jeff Brigham For Assignment
Cubs, Nicky Lopez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs and veteran infielder Nicky Lopez agreed to a minor league contract over the weekend, as first indicated on the MiLB.com transaction log. Lopez opted out of a minor league deal with the Yankees last week and quickly returned for what’s now a third stint with the Cubs organization this season alone. Lopez was already back in the lineup with the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate … [Read more...] about Cubs, Nicky Lopez Agree To Minor League Deal
White Sox Release Gus Varland
The White Sox have released right-hander Gus Varland, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was designated for assignment earlier this week when the Sox selected infielder Jacob Amaya. A release was inevitable once Varland entered DFA limbo. A trade wasn’t possible since the deadline had passed. Varland was also on the minor league injured list at the time of his … [Read more...] about White Sox Release Gus Varland