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
Red Sox Release Richard Bleier
The Red Sox announced that left-hander Richard Bleier, who was designated for assignment on Monday, has been released. Bleier, 36, came over to the Sox in the offseason deal that sent Matt Barnes to the Marlins. That transaction hasn’t worked out especially well for either side, as Barnes allowed 5.48 earned runs per nine innings before undergoing hip surgery in July that he … [Read more...] about Red Sox Release Richard Bleier
MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces
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 Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss: The scorching hot Mariners … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces
Red Sox Designate Yu Chang For Assignment, Activate Trevor Story
The Red Sox have designated infielder Yu Chang for assignment, with manager Alex Cora confirming the move to reporters (including Chris Cotillo of MassLive). His roster spot will go to Trevor Story, who has now been activated from the 60-day injured list. Story underwent elbow surgery in January, an internal brace procedure that was clearly going to put him out of action for a … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Yu Chang For Assignment, Activate Trevor Story
Red Sox Designate Richard Bleier For Assignment
The Red Sox announced Monday that they’ve designated lefty Richard Bleier for assignment and selected the contract of veteran righty Dinelson Lamet from Triple-A Worcester. Bleier, 36, came to the Sox in the offseason trade that sent righty Matt Barnes and cash to Miami. It was a change-of-scenery swap for the two veteran relievers that hasn’t proved particularly fruitful for … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Richard Bleier For Assignment
AL East Notes: Rizzo, Story, Glasnow
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo went on the injured list last week with post-concussion syndrome following a collision with Padres start Fernando Tatis Jr. at first base back in May. Given Rizzo went from a clear All Star candidate (146 wRC+) to the worst hitter in the majors (43 wRC+) following the collision, the revelation that Rizzo has been dealing with concussion … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Rizzo, Story, Glasnow
East Notes: Red Sox, Verdugo, Severino, Narvaez, Perez
The Red Sox issued a positive update regarding the status of right-hander Garrett Whitlock today, with manager Alex Cora (as relayed by MassLive’s Christopher Smith) indicating that he’s poised to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. Whitlock has been on the 15-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his elbow for just over a month. Meanwhile, both right-hander … [Read more...] about East Notes: Red Sox, Verdugo, Severino, Narvaez, Perez
East Notes: Red Sox, Verdugo, Severino, Narvaez, Perez
The Red Sox issued a positive update regarding the status of right-hander Garrett Whitlock today, with manager Alex Cora (as relayed by MassLive’s Christopher Smith) indicating that he’s poised to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. Whitlock has been on the 15-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his elbow for just over a month. Meanwhile, both right-hander … [Read more...] about East Notes: Red Sox, Verdugo, Severino, Narvaez, Perez
Red Sox Designate Christian Arroyo For Assignment
The Red Sox announced Friday that they’ve activated deadline acquisition Luis Urias and added him to the Major League roster. Infielder Christian Arroyo was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Arroyo, 28, has spent the past three-plus seasons in Boston, typically providing roughly league-average offense at second base. From 2020-22, the former top prospect turned … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Christian Arroyo For Assignment