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
Padres Have Discussed Dylan Cease With Several Teams
The Padres have spoken to several teams about the possibility of trading right-hander Dylan Cease, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney. The Cubs, Mets and multiple AL East clubs have had some talks with San Diego, per the report. Separately, Olney’s colleague Jeff Passan also suggests that Cease has come up in trade talks, though that’s framed as other clubs approaching the Padres and … [Read more...] about Padres Have Discussed Dylan Cease With Several Teams
Nationals Select Konnor Pilkington
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Konnor Pilkington. Right-hander Mason Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Dylan Crews has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Pilkington, 27, signed a minor league deal with the Nats in the offseason. He has … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Konnor Pilkington
Orioles To Sign Vinny Nittoli To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Vinny Nittoli is signing a minor league deal with the Orioles, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. He opted out of a minor league pact with the Brewers last week. He’ll report to Triple-A Norfolk in the coming days. Nittoli, 34, started the season on a minor league deal with the Brewers. He tossed 28 Triple-A innings in that club’s system with a 3.86 earned run … [Read more...] about Orioles To Sign Vinny Nittoli To Minor League Deal
Cubs Interested In Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Finnegan
The Cubs are clear buyers heading into next week’s deadline and are looking for upgrades. Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report that Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks and Kyle Finnegan of the Nationals are two names on their radar. Chicago’s third base situation has been unsettled for a while. They acquired Isaac Paredes at last year’s deadline but then … [Read more...] about Cubs Interested In Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Finnegan