The Marlins announced their status as deadline sellers more than two months ago with their surprising early trade of Luis Arraez, and with the trade deadline now just 22 days away, their activity on that front should pick back up. While much of the focus has been on closer Tanner Scott, who’s a free agent at season’s end, Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald reports … [Read more...] about Report: “Growing Belief” That Marlins Will Trade Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Royals Activate Kris Bubic From 60-Day IL, DFA Colin Selby
The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve designated right-hander Colin Selby for assignment. The move clears a spot for left-hander Kris Bubic, who has been activated from the 60-day injured list, on the 40-man roster. Lefty Walter Pennington was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Bubic on the active roster. Selby, 26, made his MLB debut with the Pirates last year … [Read more...] about Royals Activate Kris Bubic From 60-Day IL, DFA Colin Selby
Royals Select Walter Pennington
The Royals announced today that they have reinstated infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier from the injured list and selected the contract of left-hander Walter Pennington. In corresponding moves, they optioned infielder CJ Alexander and right-hander Carlos Hernández. To open a 40-man spot for Pennington, right-hander Dan Altavilla was transferred to the 60-day injured … [Read more...] about Royals Select Walter Pennington
Royals Outright Jake Brentz
The Royals announced that left-hander Jake Brentz has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He has the right to reject that assignment and elect free agency, but doing so would mean forfeiting what is left of his $1.05MM salary, so he’ll likely stick with the club as non-roster depth. Brentz, now 29, had a strong major league debut in 2021. … [Read more...] about Royals Outright Jake Brentz
Royals Option Nelson Velázquez
The Royals announced a series of roster moves today. Infielder Michael Massey was reinstated from the injured list and the club selected the contract of infielder CJ Alexander. In corresponding moves, the club placed infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier on the 10-day injured list due to a right thumb strain and optioned outfielder Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A Omaha. To open a … [Read more...] about Royals Option Nelson Velázquez