MLB Trade Rumors

The Red Sox placed second baseman Christian Arroyo on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain this morning, as noted by Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Boston recalled infielder Bobby Dalbec to take Arroyo’s spot on the active roster. No timetable has been announced for Arroyo’s return. The move continues a series of injury woes in Boston’s infield that dates back to the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Place Christian Arroyo On IL With Hamstring Strain

Despite a series of injuries to Garrett Whitlock and a history of success in the bullpen, the Red Sox are planning to keep the 26-year-old righty in the rotation once he returns from the injured list, writes Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. Manager Alex Cora plainly stated multiple times this weekend that the organization views Whitlock as a starter, and he pushed back on the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Notes: Whitlock, Rotation, Casas

11:38pm: Littell’s contract with the Rangers contained an upward mobility clause requiring the Rangers to trade him or promote him to the majors if another club was willing to add him to the MLB roster, reports Alex Speier of the Boston Globe (Twitter link). The Red Sox expressed a willingness to do so, leading to the trade. While Littell was initially assigned to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Zack Littell, Likely To Select Him Onto MLB Roster

Red Sox right-hander Zack Kelly underwent an ulnar nerve transposition revision in his throwing elbow, the club announced. The Sox had announced a few weeks ago that Kelly would require surgery, though the procedure didn’t take place until today. While Boston didn’t provide a recovery timetable, Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports the team isn’t ruling out a return in September. … [Read more...] about Zack Kelly Undergoes Nerve Procedure, Could Return This Season

Episode 5 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 Simon Hampton is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss: The state of the White Sox, and why they … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: White Sox Struggles, Red Sox Options, Managers On The Hot Seat

At the end of the 2016 season, the White Sox found themselves at a remove from recent success. They hadn’t posted a winning record since 2012 and hadn’t made the postseason since 2008. There was some talent on the roster but it was decided that it was time to hit the reset button. After much speculation, they gave a clear indication that they were going into a rebuild in … [Read more...] about The Trade That Started The Current Era Of White Sox Baseball

The Red Sox announced today that right-hander Garrett Whitlock has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow ulnar neuritis. Fellow righty Brayan Bello was recalled to take his spot on the active roster. The club didn’t provide any more information about Whitlock’s injury, so the severity isn’t publicly known at this time. It’s possible that they are still doing … [Read more...] about Red Sox Place Garrett Whitlock On IL With Ulnar Neuritis

The Red Sox have claimed right-hander Justin Garza off waivers from the Angels, per an announcement from both clubs. The Red Sox had an open spot on the 40-man roster so a corresponding transaction isn’t necessary. Garza has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Garza, 29, was designated for assignment a week ago when the Halos selected the contracts of Chad Wallach and Austin … [Read more...] about Red Sox Claim Justin Garza

The Red Sox announced that they have recalled infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from Triple-A, taking the place of infielder Yu Chang, who has been placed on the paternity list. Valdez himself revealed the news on Instagram prior to the official announcement, as relayed on Twitter by Christopher Smith of MassLive. Valdez, 24, spent his entire career in the Astros’ … [Read more...] about Red Sox Promote Enmanuel Valdez