MLB Trade Rumors

The Red Sox announced today that infielder Marcelo Mayer has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 24th, with a right wrist sprain. Infielder David Hamilton has been recalled as the corresponding move. At this point, the severity of Mayer’s sprain is still being determined. “We’re gathering information,” Álex Cora responded when asked if surgery was a … [Read more...] about Red Sox Place Marcelo Mayer On IL; Ceddanne Rafaela To Play More Second Base

The Red Sox have interest in Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing, according to a report from Sean McAdam of MassLive. McAdam also reports that the Dodgers have had a scouting presence at Boston’s High-A affiliate in Greenville to monitor shortstop prospect Franklin Arias and left-handed prospect Brandon Clarke. It’s unknown whether a deal between the two sides is close at this time … [Read more...] about Red Sox Interested In Dalton Rushing

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Phillies signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O’s and A’s, And What The Rangers Could Do

Tanner Houck is being evaluated by Red Sox team doctors after sustaining “a recurrence of the right pronator strain” the right-hander initially suffered back in mid-May, MLB.com’s Ian Browne writes.  Houck had pitched in five minor league games during his rehab assignment, but the Sox have now officially returned him from that assignment and kept him on the 15-day injured list … [Read more...] about Tanner Houck’s Rehab Paused Due To New Pronator Strain

The Red Sox have agreed to a deal with first-round draft pick Kyson Witherspoon, according to MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis.  Witherspoon will get a $5MM bonus, which is below the $5,114,200 slot price attached to the 15th overall selection. The University of Oklahoma product was viewed as the top college right-hander in this year’s draft class, and the best righty pitcher … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign First-Rounder Kyson Witherspoon

The Red Sox are bringing catcher Ronaldo Hernández back to the organization on a minor league contract, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The 27-year-old was released from a minor league deal with the Yankees a couple weeks ago. He had a three-day stint in the Mexican League before returning to the affiliated ranks. He’ll report to Triple-A Worcester. Hernández was once a … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Ronaldo Hernandez Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rays stumbled into the All-Star Break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games. They’d climbed as high as 11 games above .500 in late June; they’re now just three over at 50-47. Like many other fringe contenders, the Rays face a pivotal upcoming two weeks. They’ll play host to the … [Read more...] about Latest On Rays’ Deadline Possibilities

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media today, ahead of tonight’s All-Star game, addressing various topics relevant to the league. One subject that got a lot of discussion was the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the potential of MLB players participating. Baseball will be an event at the Olympics, with Dodger Stadium being the venue, but it’s still not confirmed if MLB … [Read more...] about Manfred: Longer Break In 2028 For All-Star Game And Olympics Is Possible