The Padres have been looking for left field solutions for a while. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that they are interested in Steven Kwan of the Guardians, Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox and Ramón Laureano of the Orioles. Their interest in Kwan was reported earlier this week. Robert has been one of the clearest trade candidates for a while now. The Sox have been … [Read more...] about Padres Interested In Luis Robert Jr., Ramón Laureano
Mets To Acquire Gregory Soto
The Mets and Orioles are in agreement on a trade sending left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from Baltimore to New York, as first reported by SNY’s Andy Martino. Minor league right-handers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster are going back to the O’s, Martino adds. Soto, 30, has pitched to a 3.96 ERA this season and carries a 3.91 mark dating all the way back to 2021. He’s … [Read more...] about Mets To Acquire Gregory Soto
Nationals Agree To Sign First Overall Pick Eli Willits
The Nationals have agreed to sign Eli Willits, the first overall pick of the 2025 draft. The high school shortstop announced yesterday (in an interview on CNN with Wolf Blitzer) that he planned to officially ink his first pro contract today, and the Nats indeed have a press conference set to mark the event. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis reports that Willits will receive an $8.2MM … [Read more...] about Nationals Agree To Sign First Overall Pick Eli Willits
Orioles Place Félix Bautista On Injured List Due To Shoulder Discomfort
The Orioles announced Thursday that closer Félix Bautista has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort. Righty Kade Strowd has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take his spot on the active roster. Bautista, 30, is in his first season back on the mound after missing the 2024 campaign due to Tommy John surgery. He has, in many ways, picked up … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Félix Bautista On Injured List Due To Shoulder Discomfort
AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Rodgers, Waldichuk
Mike Trout was hitting .179/.264/.462 when a bone bruise in his left knee sent him to the injured list on May 2, but since being activated from the IL, Trout has been closer to his old superstar form in batting .287/.432/.483 over his last 183 plate appearances. It might not be a coincidence that Trout has excelled since exclusively acting as a designated hitter since his … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Rodgers, Waldichuk