The Mets announced that they have signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a one-year major league deal. Fellow righty Huascar Brazobán has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse as the corresponding active roster move. The 40-man roster already had a vacancy. Devenski was just removed from the Mets’ roster a week ago when he was designated for assignment. He later cleared waivers and … [Read more...] about Mets Re-Sign Chris Devenski
Padres, Twins Among Teams Interested In J.C. Escarra
Reports earlier in July indicated that J.C. Escarra was drawing trade interest, and Francys Romero writes that the Padres and Twins are two of the clubs most recently asking about the Yankees catcher. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A just today, leaving Austin Wells and Ben Rice as the catching options on New York’s active roster, and underlining the team’s depth at the … [Read more...] about Padres, Twins Among Teams Interested In J.C. Escarra
Jhoan Duran Trade Market Picking Up
3:39pm: The Mariners are also making a run at Duran today, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman, like Nightengale, adds that there is now an expectation that Duran will be moved at some point today. 2:16pm: USA Today’s Bob Nightengale also writes that there’s a good chance of Duran being moved before the end of the day. Nightengale adds that the Twins have held out … [Read more...] about Jhoan Duran Trade Market Picking Up
Mets Acquire Ryan Helsley
The Mets continue to load up in the late innings. New York announced the acquisition of Ryan Helsley from the Cardinals for infield prospect Jesus Baez and minor league pitchers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt. It’s the third relief pickup of the week for the Mets, who had already acquired hard-throwing lefty Gregory Soto from Baltimore and paid a hefty price to get submariner … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Ryan Helsley
White Sox Trade Austin Slater To Yankees
The Yankees have upgraded their bench and added some outfield depth, announcing Tuesday that they’ve acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox. The Yankees are sending minor league right-hander Gage Ziehl back to Chicago in return. It’s a one-for-one swap. Slater, 32, is a reserve outfielder who’s played all three spots and posted good numbers against left-handed … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Austin Slater To Yankees