Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was cleared to hit today for the first time since undergoing surgery on his right wrist in November, reports Mark Berman of Houston’s Fox26 (Twitter link with video). Though he played through it, Bregman injured his wrist in September, an issue that came to light only when teammate Carlos Correa told Sports Illustrated’s Stephanie Apstein about … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Bregman, Taillon, Van Horne
Mets To Hire Glenn Sherlock As Bench Coach
The Mets have chosen Glenn Sherlock as their new bench coach, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports (Twitter link). Sherlock was a member of the Pirates coaching staff for the last two seasons, and also has ties to both the Mets and manager Buck Showalter. The Showalter/Sherlock connection began in 1989, when Sherlock was playing and Showalter was managing the Yankees’ Double-A … [Read more...] about Mets To Hire Glenn Sherlock As Bench Coach
Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Now that the new year is upon us, it could also conceivably be the last year for several managers or lead front office executives (i.e. president of baseball operations, general manager, chief baseball officer, or whatever title a club bestows upon its top baseball decision-maker) in their current jobs if their teams don’t enjoy some success in 2022. With this in mind, here is … [Read more...] about Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Yankees Sign Ryan Weber, Manny Banuelos
The Yankees recently signed righty Ryan Weber and southpaw Manny Bañuelos to minor league contracts, according to Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America. Both pitchers were minor league free agents, allowing them to sign non-roster deals during the ongoing transactions freeze. Weber has pitched in the big leagues in each of the past seven years. The sinkerballer has worked … [Read more...] about Yankees Sign Ryan Weber, Manny Banuelos
Melky Cabrera Announces Retirement
Longtime major league outfielder Melky Cabrera announced his retirement this morning (h/t to Héctor Gómez of z 101). Cabrera last appeared in the majors in 2019 but had played winter ball in each of the past two years. The announcement officially closes the book on Cabrera’s successful big league playing career. He broke into the majors with the Yankees halfway through the 2005 … [Read more...] about Melky Cabrera Announces Retirement
Mets Sign Alex Claudio, Stephen Nogosek To Minor League Contracts
The Mets recently signed left-hander Alex Claudio and right-hander Stephen Nogosek to minor league deals, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports. The signings are allowed during the lockout since both players are minor league free agents. Claudio was released by the Red Sox in late September after inking a minors deal with Boston in August. That deal with the Sox … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Alex Claudio, Stephen Nogosek To Minor League Contracts
Yankees Promote Kevin Reese
Per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, the Yankees have promoted former big-league outfielder (and longtime minor-leaguer) Kevin Reese to the position of Vice President of Player Development. Since retiring after spending the 2007 season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Reese joined the Yankees as a minor league scout. Before this promotion, he had served as the Yankee’s … [Read more...] about Yankees Promote Kevin Reese
Nationals Agree To Sign Elian Soto In 2023 Int'l Signing Period
While the next international signing period opens on January 15, teams are already lining up the next wave of int’l prospects for years in advance. Washington City Paper’s Byron Kerr writes that the Nationals have agreed to a deal with outfielder/third baseman Elian Soto, the younger brother of superstar Juan Soto, as the 15-year-old has decided to join the D.C. organization … [Read more...] about Nationals Agree To Sign Elian Soto In 2023 Int'l Signing Period
Coaching Notes: Blue Jays, Vieira, Mets, Stankiewicz, Nationals
The Blue Jays made a noteworthy addition to their coaching ranks Monday, hiring Jaime Vieira as a minor league hitting coach per Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. Vieira, a former softball standout and coach, is no stranger to the Toronto organization after spending the past two seasons with the club in various roles. Most recently she occupied a baseball operations research and … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Blue Jays, Vieira, Mets, Stankiewicz, Nationals