The Guardians announced that former big league outfielder Alex Cole recently passed away. He was 58 years old. The club also announced the passing of Dick Tomanek, who you can read about here. Cole was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1965. He attended the State College of Florida and was selected by the Pirates in the 11th round of the 1984 draft but didn’t sign. The … [Read more...] about Alex Cole Passes Away
Triston Casas Has Arrived
Red Sox fans have been waiting roughly a half decade to see whether 2018 first-round pick Triston Casas would eventually become a fixture in the lineup. The hulking 6’4″, 252-pound slugger was selected with the No. 26 overall pick that year and has ranked among baseball’s 100 best prospects in each of the past four offseasons according to both Baseball America and MLB.com. As … [Read more...] about Triston Casas Has Arrived
Red Sox Release Dan Altavilla
The Red Sox have released right-hander Dan Altavilla, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The righty will now head to the open market in search of his next opportunity. Altavilla, now 30, signed a two-year minor league deal with the Sox going into last year. That was a reflection of the fact that he underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2021 while with the Padres. He was … [Read more...] about Red Sox Release Dan Altavilla
Red Sox Shut Down Adalberto Mondesi Due To Continued Knee Soreness
The Red Sox have shut infielder Adalberto Mondesí down from all baseball activities because of ongoing soreness in his left knee, skipper Alex Cora told reporters (including Chris Cotillo of MassLive). While Boston isn’t officially declaring him down for the season, there isn’t much time for his rehab to get going in earnest. Mondesí has unfortunately struggled to rebound from … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shut Down Adalberto Mondesi Due To Continued Knee Soreness
Red Sox Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment
1:30pm: The Red Sox have now officially announced these moves. 10:08am: The Red Sox are planning to designate right-hander Dinelson Lamet for assignment as part of a series of roster moves, reports MassLive.com’s Christopher Smith. His spot on the roster will go to veteran righty Kyle Barraclough, whose contract is being selected from Triple-A Worcester. Boston is also set to … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Dinelson Lamet For Assignment
Joely Rodriguez’s Season In Jeopardy Due To Recurring Hip Pain
Left-hander Joely Rodriguez has been shut down due to continued discomfort in his hip, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told MLB.com’s Ian Browne (Twitter link) and other reporters. Rodriguez has already been on the 15-day injured list since July 29 due to his hip problem, and Cora acknowledged that the southpaw might have thrown his last pitch of the 2023 campaign. It has been an … [Read more...] about Joely Rodriguez’s Season In Jeopardy Due To Recurring Hip Pain
Red Sox Outright Dinelson Lamet
On Saturday, August 12, the Boston Red Sox sent Dinelson Lamet outright to Triple-A Worcester, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. This comes four days after the right-hander was designated for assignment. He will have the right to reject this assignment and elect free agency, though it’s not yet clear if he’s chosen to do so. Lamet began the 2023 season in the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Outright Dinelson Lamet
Yu Chang Accepts Outright Assignment
Red Sox infielder Yu Chang went unclaimed on outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Tuesday, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. According to Cotillo, Chang has decided to accept the assignment and report to Triple-A Worcester. The righty-hitting infielder could’ve elected free agency, since he has more than three years of MLB service. Players with less than … [Read more...] about Yu Chang Accepts Outright Assignment
Red Sox Reinstate Chris Sale From 60-Day Injured List
The Red Sox announced that they have reinstated left-hander Chris Sale from the 60-day injured list, with fellow lefty Brandon Walter optioned in a corresponding move. The 40-man roster previously had a vacancy but is now full. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported the moves prior to the official announcement. Sale will start tonight’s game against the Tigers. Sale, 34, was once … [Read more...] about Red Sox Reinstate Chris Sale From 60-Day Injured List