Alex Stumpf of MLB.com offered a series of Pirates injury updates today. Yasmani Grandal is still a few weeks away from coming off the injured list as he recovers from plantar fasciitis. However, he seems to be making good progress, and Stumpf reports that he will begin baserunning in the coming days. He has already been participating in simulated games. The two-time All-Star … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Grandal, Delay, Borucki, Gipson-Long, Edman, Martínez
Royals Acquire Colin Selby From Pirates
The Royals have acquired right-hander Colin Selby from the Pirates in exchange for minor league left-hander Connor Oliver. Both teams have announced the trade, and Kansas City further noted that left-hander Josh Taylor has been shifted to the 60-day injured list to create space for Selby on the 40-man roster. Pittsburgh designated Selby for assignment earlier this week, and … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Colin Selby From Pirates
MLBTR Podcast: Baseball Is Back, Will Smith’s Extension, Mike Clevinger And Jon Berti
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 Dodgers and Will Smith … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Baseball Is Back, Will Smith’s Extension, Mike Clevinger And Jon Berti
Pirates Acquire Joey Bart
April 3: It’s right knee inflammation for Delay, per Stumpf. April 2, 9:41PM: Delay is going to be placed on the 10-day injured list, according to MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf (via X). This will open up room for Bart on the active roster, and while the nature of Delay’s injury isn’t yet known, it now explains the Pirates’ interest in acquiring Bart. 8:32PM: The Pirates have acquired … [Read more...] about Pirates Acquire Joey Bart
Padres Acquire Jackson Wolf From Pirates
The Padres have acquired left-hander Jackson Wolf from the Pirates, per announcements from both clubs, with minor league infielder Kervin Pichardo going the other way. Wolf had been designated for assignment by the Pirates last week and has now been optioned to Triple-A El Paso. The Friars had an open spot on their roster and won’t need to make a corresponding move. Wolf, 25 … [Read more...] about Padres Acquire Jackson Wolf From Pirates