MLB Trade Rumors

As part of the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a few automatic opt-out dates for some veteran players on minor league contracts. Article XX(B) free agents — generally, players with over six years of MLB service who finished the preceding season on a big league roster — who sign minor league contracts more than ten days before … [Read more...] about Seven Veterans With Opt-Out Opportunities This Weekend

The Red Sox announced to reporters that outfielder Tyler O’Neill has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 26, due to right knee inflammation. Infielder Enmanuel Valdéz was recalled in a corresponding move. Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe was among those to relay the info on X. O’Neill, 29 next month, started out scorching hot with the Red Sox but has … [Read more...] about Red Sox Place Tyler O’Neill On Injured List

Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen frequently found his name in the rumor mill all throughout the winter as the club reportedly fielded offers on the veteran in the run-up to Spring Training. No deal ultimately materialized, but that doesn’t mean the team has shifted gears. As relayed by Bob Nightengale of USA Today this morning, the Red Sox still “plan” to trade Jansen before the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Notes: Jansen, O’Neill, Mata

11:50AM: The Red Sox have officially announced Keller’s signing and optioned Kelly in the corresponding move. 10:12AM: The Red Sox are nearing a deal with right-hander Brad Keller, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. The deal is pending a physical and the club hopes to make it official before today’s game against the Brewers, which is scheduled to begin at 1:35pm local time. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Brad Keller

The Red Sox announced that Vladimir Gutierrez has been released.  The right-hander had been pitching at Triple-A Worcester since he was acquired from the Brewers last month, though he was designated for assignment and then outrighted off Boston’s 40-man roster earlier this month. Because Gutierrez has previously been outrighted in his career, he had the option to reject that … [Read more...] about Red Sox Release Vladimir Gutierrez

The Mets have acquired utilityman Pablo Reyes from the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, as announced via the MLB.com transactions wire.  Reyes was designated for assignment at the end of April but cleared waivers and was outrighted to Boston’s Triple-A affiliate. This marks the second time that Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has acquired Reyes, … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Pablo Reyes From Red Sox

The Red Sox are approaching a crossroads with regards to right-hander Bryan Mata. As noted by Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Mata has begun a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a hamstring strain that he suffered back in February. The 25-year-old was once one of the club’s top pitching prospects but has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness over the past two … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Mata, Mayo, Gausman

Garrett Whitlock has suffered ligament damage in his throwing elbow, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced to reporters (including Chris Cotillo of MassLive). The Boston right-hander will go for further evaluation tomorrow to determine whether he can avoid surgery. This was the outcome which the team and its fans feared last week. Whitlock reported elbow soreness coming out of a … [Read more...] about Garrett Whitlock Diagnosed With Ligament Damage In Elbow

The Red Sox locked up Brayan Bello and Ceddanne Rafaela to contract extensions this past spring, but no deal developed between the team and Tanner Houck, even though the two sides had some negotiations.  Houck confirmed to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo that some “discussions” took place, “but we’re at where we are now.  I put that behind me whenever we shook hands and said, … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Houck, Kahnle, Santander