The Mariners have designated second baseman Kolten Wong for assignment, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. Wong’s stay in DFA limbo could be a short one, as the Red Sox have interest in a trade for the veteran infielder. Wong, 32, came over to Seattle in the swap that sent Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro to Milwuakee this past offseason. The Mariners acquired him hoping he could … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Kolten Wong For Assignment, Red Sox Interested
Red Sox Acquire Luis Urías
The Red Sox announced that they have acquired infielder Luis Urías from the Brewers for minor league right-hander Bradley Blalock. Robert Murray of FanSided first had Urías going to the Red Sox while Adam McCalvy of MLB.com first reported on Blalock’s involvement. Urías, 26, seemed to be establishing himself as a solid part of the Milwaukee roster in the previous two seasons. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Luis Urías
Red Sox Designate Jorge Alfaro For Assignment
The Red Sox have designated catcher Jorge Alfaro for assignment, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. The move makes room for catcher Reese McGuire on the active roster after he was activated from the 10-day injured list this evening. Alfaro, 30, joined the Red Sox in early July on a major-league deal after previously signing a minor league pact with the club this past … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Jorge Alfaro For Assignment
Red Sox Open To Trade Offers For Alex Verdugo
As the Red Sox remain in the wild card race and seem likely to add pieces before Tuesday’s trade deadline, the club has already dealt Enrique Hernandez and might also move other regulars in an effort to upgrade the roster as a whole. MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam report that the Sox are open to at least listening to offers for outfielder Alex Verdugo, and one … [Read more...] about Red Sox Open To Trade Offers For Alex Verdugo
Rangers Interested In Further Pitching Additions
Even after acquiring future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer in a blockbuster deal with the Mets last night, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand indicates the Rangers are not done adding to their pitching staff. Texas is reportedly looking to add a reliever or two or their relief corps and are also interested in adding to the bottom of the rotation. An additional starting option would certainly … [Read more...] about Rangers Interested In Further Pitching Additions
Phillies Designate Noah Song For Assignment
The Phillies announced that Noah Song has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, and the right-hander has now been designated for assignment. As a Rule 5 Draft pick, a team that claims Song must keep him on their active roster for the remainder of the season, or else Song’s rights will revert to the Red Sox (his original team) unless a proper trade is worked out. The … [Read more...] about Phillies Designate Noah Song For Assignment
Red Sox Not Interested In Trading Justin Turner
Red Sox infielder Justin Turner has apparently drawn trade interest, per Rob Bradford of WEEI, but rival clubs are being told the Sox have no interest in trading him. It’s unsurprising that clubs would have interest in Turner, who has been one of the most consistently above-average hitters in the majors for a decade now. He broke out in 2014 with a .340/.404/.493 showing for … [Read more...] about Red Sox Not Interested In Trading Justin Turner
Red Sox Release Jake Faria
The Red Sox have released right-hander Jake Faria, reports Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. He had already been outrighted off the 40-man roster last week. He’ll now return to the open market entirely. Faria pitched once for Boston this season, allowing five runs in two innings as a mop-up reliever. That marked his first big league outing in two years. Faria has otherwise spent … [Read more...] about Red Sox Release Jake Faria
Red Sox Acquire Mauricio Llovera From Giants
The Red Sox acquired reliever Mauricio Llovera from the Giants, per a club announcement. Minor league righty Marques Johnson is going to San Francisco in return. The Sox transferred Kaleb Ort from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list to create space on the 40-man roster for Llovera, whom San Francisco had recently designated for assignment. Llovera, 27, has pitched for the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Mauricio Llovera From Giants