The White Sox announced a series of roster moves this morning, highlighted by the club selecting the contract of veteran right-hander Brad Keller. Right-hander Deivi Garcia was designated for assignment to make room for Keller on the 40-man and active rosters. Additionally, Chicago announced that right-hander Jonathan Cannon had been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Right-hander … [Read more...] about White Sox Select Brad Keller, Designate Deivi Garcia For Assignment
Justin Steele To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
The Cubs have been without left-hander Justin Steele since he was pulled from his Opening Day start against the Rangers in the fifth inning due to a hamstring strain last month. It appears that the club’s time without their staff ace may be nearing an end, however, as Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times relayed this afternoon that (per manager Craig Counsell) Steele is set to … [Read more...] about Justin Steele To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
NL Central Notes: Wicks, Junis, Carlson
The Cubs are in for their second bullpen game in as many days tomorrow, as Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune was among those to relay that left-hander Jordan Wicks has been scratched from his scheduled start tomorrow due to forearm tightness. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski will start the game in Wicks’s place just three days after pitching 2 1/3 scoreless frames against … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Wicks, Junis, Carlson
Red Sox Acquire Garrett Cooper
5:24pm: The deal is now official, as noted by Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox transferred Casas to the 60-day injured list to make room for Cooper on the 40-man roster. 2:39pm: The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper, the Miami Herald’s Craig Mish writes (via X). MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported (X link) earlier this afternoon that the Sox were … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Garrett Cooper
White Sox To Select Tommy Pham, Designate Kevin Pillar For Assignment
The White Sox are set to select the contract of veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Fellow outfielder Kevin Pillar will be designated for assignment as the corresponding move, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Pham had an out clause in his minor league contract that he could exercise if not added to the roster heading into … [Read more...] about White Sox To Select Tommy Pham, Designate Kevin Pillar For Assignment