The bad news keeps piling up for the Toronto Blue Jays in an already disappointing season. The team has now received concerning injury updates about one of its key players. Manager John Schneider confirmed that closer Jordan Romano has been shut down for the remainder of the season after making only 15 appearances due to…
From 2019 to 2023, James Karinchak established himself as one of the premier strikeout pitchers in MLB, excelling in his full-time bullpen role. Despite some issues with command and consistency, he posted an impressive 3.10 career ERA with 253 strikeouts over 165.2 innings, demonstrating dominance at his peak. However, Karinchak has been sidelined for the…
The Rays announced Thursday morning that they have designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment and selected left-hander Mason Montgomery from Triple-A Durham. Additionally, lefty Tyler Alexander was optioned to Durham, and infielder Austin Shenton was recalled. Jackson, 28, has been the backup catcher for the Rays all season, making 158 plate appearances despite a lackluster…
New York Mets ace pitcher Kodai Senga has faced a tough season, waiting until July 26 to make his debut after a shoulder injury. His first game was impressive, but he had to exit with a severe left calf strain, which has kept him sidelined since. Despite his absence, the Mets remain in the playoff…
Bo Bichette is making strides in his recovery from injury. The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop has been sidelined with a calf strain since July 19, marking a disappointing season for him. Recent updates from Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reveal Bichette’s progress. He began the week by running the bases on Monday and will continue…
Erasmo Ramírez has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham after being outrighted by the Rays. Tampa Bay had designated the veteran long reliever for assignment late last week. This marks the second time this season that Ramírez has been designated for assignment. After being waived by the Rays in late May, he spent time in…
On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Guardians secured their second consecutive win in their road series against the Kansas City Royals, emerging victorious 7-1. This win followed a narrow victory the previous night. However, the Guardians’ celebration was tempered by an injury to first baseman Josh Naylor, who was forced to leave the game late due…
The Red Sox have been struggling, but they might soon get a boost from a key player returning to the lineup. Trevor Story is making significant progress in his recovery from early-season shoulder surgery, which was initially expected to keep him out for the entire season. The 31-year-old shortstop had a rehab outing on Monday…
Left-hander Sean Manaea has signed two-year deals with opt-out clauses in each of the past two offseasons and is expected to hit the market again this winter. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Manaea is likely to opt out of the second year and $13.5 million on his contract unless something unexpected happens. Manaea discussed…
The Minnesota Twins starting rotation has faced significant upheaval as the season winds down. With injuries to Joe Ryan and Chris Paddack, manager Rocco Baldelli has been navigating a challenging situation. The team’s depth, which wasn’t a focus this year, has been tested, and as they push toward the end of the season, they’re making…