MLB Trade Rumors

Guardians executive vice president and assistant general manager Matt Forman has interviewed for the Nationals’ GM vacancy, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. It’s not clear when the interview occurred or whether Forman has advanced beyond the initial stage. Cubs GM Carter Hawkins reportedly interviewed for the position two weeks back. The Nats also reached out to … [Read more...] about Nationals Have Interviewed Guardians’ AGM Matt Forman

Prior to yesterday’s game, the Red Sox placed left-hander Brennan Bernardino on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 10) due to a left lat strain.  Southpaw Chris Murphy was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Murphy tossed a scoreless inning in Friday’s 4-1 Sox loss to the Yankees. Bernardino hasn’t pitched since September 6, but Red Sox manager … [Read more...] about Red Sox Place Brennan Bernardino On 15-Day Injured List

The Red Sox have signed right-hander John Brebbia to a minor league deal, according to NESN’s Tom Caron.  Brebbia wasn’t on the open market for long, as it was just two days ago that he elected free agency rather than an accept an outright assignment to the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate. The signing is a homecoming for Brebbia, who was born in Boston and grew up in Sharon, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign John Brebbia To Minor League Contract

1:28PM: Hendriks told reporters (including Tim Healey) that he “very much” wants to keep playing in 2026, referencing his Tommy John surgery by noting that “I got a new elbow for a reason.” 12:46PM: Liam Hendriks’ long stint on the injured list has now been extended by forearm tightness, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey and other reporters.  This … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shut Down Liam Hendriks Due To Forearm Tightness

With the 2025 season nearing its conclusion, teams around the league are beginning to turn their attention towards staffing changes during the offseason. The Orioles are known to be looking for a second-in-command for president of baseball operations Mike Elias, while the Nationals are looking for the successor to Mike Rizzo and have already begun contacting possible … [Read more...] about Craig Breslow, Red Sox Plan To Hire GM This Offseason

5:50pm: Early’s promotion is official. May lands on the 15-day IL, retroactive to September 6, with elbow neuritis. Boston created the necessary 40-man spot by recalling infielder Vaughn Grissom from Triple-A and placing him on the 60-day injured list. Grissom’s season is over due to plantar fasciitis. 10:46 am: The Red Sox will promote pitching prospect Connelly Early to make … [Read more...] about Red Sox Promote Connelly Early, Place Dustin May On Injured List

Wilyer Abreu was (retroactively) placed on the 10-day injured list on August 18 due to a right calf strain, and some eyebrows were raised last Sunday when both Abreu and Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn’t have any sort of timeline in place for the outfielder’s return, other than Abreu stressing that he wanted to “be ready for the playoffs.”  Some literal steps in the right … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Abreu, Kremer, Sugano, Goldschmidt

The final push of the 2025 season is upon is, which means postseason chases for fans lucky enough to root for contending clubs and offseason dreams for those whose clubs are already out of the running. It also means that players with vesting clauses in their contract and/or performance incentives are beginning to unlock bonuses related to plate appearances, innings pitched, … [Read more...] about 9 Contract Options To Keep An Eye On In September

The Red Sox are placing right-hander Jordan Hicks on the 15-day IL due to a shoulder injury, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Southpaw Chris Murphy will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester to take Hicks’ spot in Boston’s bullpen. Hicks came to the Red Sox alongside Kyle Harrison, Jose Bello and the since-traded (for Dustin May) James Tibbs III in the June blockbuster … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Place Jordan Hicks On Injured List