Baltimore Orioles closer, Félix Bautista, is a player to keep an eye on. The 27-year-old was named the presumptive closer ever since the Orioles traded Jorge López at the trade deadline. Since that trade, Bautista has responded as he has five saves and a 1.35 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Bautista has emerged as one of manager Bradon Hyde’s top arms in the bullpen. Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles Closer Félix Bautista Continues to Dominate
Padres Trade for Juan Soto, Josh Bell in Blockbuster Deal
The San Diego Padres acquire Juan Soto and Josh Bell. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Washington Nationals will receive MacKenzie Gore, C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell III, James Wood, and Jarlin Susana. However, Eric Hosmer declined to go to the Nationals. Furthermore, Hosmer does have a 10-team no-trade clause as it’s his contractual right to decline a trade. Luke … [Read more...] about Padres Trade for Juan Soto, Josh Bell in Blockbuster Deal
Eric Hosmer Traded to the Red Sox
Eric Hosmer was headed to Washington. Instead. He will be going to Boston. Hosmer used his no-trade clause to reject a move to the Washington Nationals as part of the deal with Juan Soto and Josh Bell headed to San Diego. As Hosmer goes to the Boston Red Sox, Luke Voit will be a part of the deal. Luke Voit is headed to the Nationals in the trade that brings Soto and Bell to … [Read more...] about Eric Hosmer Traded to the Red Sox
Twins Acquire Closer Jorge López
The Minnesota Twins are acquiring All-Star closer Jorge López, from the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore will receive minor league pitchers Cade Povich, Yennier Canó, Juan Nunez and Juan Rojas from Minnesota. Cano is the only one with major league experience. With 17 walks, 54 strikeouts and a .174 opponent batting average, Lopez has had quite the turnaround after taking his 6.04 … [Read more...] about Twins Acquire Closer Jorge López
Trey Mancini Traded to Houston in Three-Team Deal
The Baltimore Orioles are trading Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros. The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring Jose Siri from Houston as part of the deal. It’s a three-team deal as the Rays send pitchers Seth Johnson to the Orioles and Jayden Murray to the Astros. It’s believed that Baltimore will be getting another player from Houston. Mancini will fill a void for the American League … [Read more...] about Trey Mancini Traded to Houston in Three-Team Deal