The Yankees have traded minor league catcher José Godoy to the Orioles, according to an announcement from New York’s Triple-A affiliate. While there were no specifics on the return, transactions of this nature tend to see a nominal amount of cash sent the other way. Godoy is not on the 40-man roster, so no additional move was necessary. Godoy, 28, signed a minor league deal … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Jose Godoy From Yankees
Stephen Strasburg Shut Down From All Physical Activity
Nationals veteran Stephen Strasburg’s stretch of brutal injury luck continues as The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty reports that the right-hander has been shut down from all physical activity since late April due to what was described to Dougherty as “severe” nerve damage. It had previously been reported back in February that Strasburg had suffered a setback in his recovery … [Read more...] about Stephen Strasburg Shut Down From All Physical Activity
Orioles Select Josh Lester
The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Josh Lester from Triple-A. In corresponding moves, righty Dillon Tate was moved to the 60-day injured list, and left-hander Danny Coulombe was placed on the bereavement list. Lester was a 13th-round pick for the Tigers in the 2015 draft, and he spent his entire career in Detroit’s organization … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Josh Lester
Big Hype Prospects: Abbott, Brown, Encarnacion-Strand, Povich, Sheehan
With so many clubs needing to plunge into the minors for pitching reinforcements, let’s put more attention on this next wave of arms. Five Big Hype Prospects Andrew Abbott, 24, SP, CIN (AAA) 31.1 IP, 13.21 K/9, 4.02 BB/9, 3.16 ERA Abbott walked all over the Southern League earlier this season, posting a 1.15 ERA with 20.68 K/9 and 1.72 BB/9 in three starts. The Reds got him out … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Abbott, Brown, Encarnacion-Strand, Povich, Sheehan
Nine Veterans With Upcoming Minor League Opt-Out Opportunities
As part of last year’s collective bargaining agreement, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a few automatic opt-out dates for some veteran players on minor league contracts. Article XX(B) free agents — players with over six years of MLB service who finished the preceding season on a big league roster — who sign minor league contracts more than ten days before Opening Day … [Read more...] about Nine Veterans With Upcoming Minor League Opt-Out Opportunities