After finishing fifth in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2023, Matt McLain’s sophomore season has thus far been a wash, as a shoulder surgery in March has kept him off the field. McLain was set to begin a minor rehab assignment tomorrow but those plans have now been put on hold, Reds manager David Bell told the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Gordon Wittenmyer and other reporters. … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: McLain, Horton, Jones
Pirates To Select Domingo German
The Pirates will select the contract of right-hander Domingo German from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to tomorrow’s game with the Dodgers, according to reporter Mike Rodriguez (X link). The move comes a day before German’s opt-out date in his most recent minor league contract with Pittsburgh. It was just over a year ago that German began treatment for alcohol abuse, following a … [Read more...] about Pirates To Select Domingo German
Pirates Designate Josh Walker For Assignment
The Pirates announced they have designated left-hander Josh Walker for assignment. It was reported yesterday that the club would be selecting righty Domingo Germán but they needed a 40-man roster spot. Righty Hunter Stratton was optioned to get Germán onto the active roster. Walker, 29, was designated for assignment by the Mets a couple of weeks ago. The Bucs then swung a deal … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Josh Walker For Assignment
East Notes: Grissom, Suarez, Volpe, Lowe, De La Cruz, Shim
The Red Sox activated Vaughn Grissom from the 10-day injured list today and optioned the infielder to Triple-A, a move that The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey reported the team was considering last week. Grissom hasn’t played in the majors since June 1 due to a right hamstring strain, adding to his troubled first season in Boston. Between this injury and a left hamstring strain in … [Read more...] about East Notes: Grissom, Suarez, Volpe, Lowe, De La Cruz, Shim
MLBTR Podcast: Fallout From The Trade Deadline And Mike Trout Injured Again
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Mariners acquired Randy … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Fallout From The Trade Deadline And Mike Trout Injured Again