The Atlanta Braves have made a trade, despite it being after the MLB Trade Deadline. The deal, however, involves a minor league player. On Saturday, Francys Romero reported that the Braves traded Yuli Gurriel to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. The Royals, aiming to bolster their roster for a potential postseason…
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Díaz is dealing with knee tendinitis after leaving a game early on Friday. According to MLB.com, he’s day-to-day and unlikely to play on Saturday. Díaz first appeared hurt during a game against the San Diego Padres, where he homered in the second inning but showed signs of pain while running…
The Cleveland Guardians recently promoted their standout outfield prospect, Chase DeLauter, from Double-A Akron to Triple-A Columbus following a hot streak at the plate. Despite having only a few games at the Triple-A level, DeLauter has already made a significant impact with a 185 wRC+, indicating he has been 85 percent better than the league-average…
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff is making progress in his recovery from shoulder surgery performed last October. Although he won’t pitch in 2024, he recently achieved an important milestone in his rehabilitation. Woodruff underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule, performed by Dr. Keith Meister on October 13, 2023. Despite limited details on…
The San Diego Padres are in a strong position as the 2024 MLB season enters its final stretch. With a 76-60 record, they currently hold the second National League wild card spot, providing them a cushion as they aim to secure a playoff berth. The return of star pitcher Yu Darvish could be crucial in…
The Minnesota Twins received some positive news on Thursday amidst a challenging period. Emmanuel Rodriguez, the team’s No. 3 overall prospect and MLB’s No. 22 overall prospect, is set to return to the field Thursday night as he begins a rehab assignment in Low-A Fort Myers, according to the team’s play-by-play announcer John Vittas. The…
The Reds have announced the promotion of left-hander Brandon Leibrandt from Triple-A Louisville, with right-hander Casey Kelly being designated for assignment to make room on the roster. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries recently. Before August, they already had Graham Ashcraft, Brandon Williamson, Brent Suter, Ian Gibaut, and Tejay Antone on the…
The New York Mets bullpen has been plagued by injuries throughout the season. With Brooks Raley and Grant Hartwig sidelined for the rest of the season, and key players like Edwin Díaz and Reed Garrett also missing significant time, first-year manager Carlos Mendoza has faced numerous challenges. Despite these setbacks, the injuries have opened up…
If the Baltimore Orioles are to surpass the New York Yankees and secure their second straight American League East title, they’ll have to do so without veteran infielder Jorge Mateo. Mateo, who had been sidelined since July 23 due to an elbow injury from a collision with a teammate, recently underwent season-ending surgery to install…
In a surprising decision likely driven by financial considerations, the Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. This move has captured the attention of teams with postseason hopes, such as the New York Mets. SI.com speculates that the Mets might consider acquiring Smyly. Joe Calabrese highlights that with a two-day window…