The Mets are going to designate right-hander Paul Blackburn for assignment, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. That will be the corresponding move for the promotion of Nolan McLean, a move that was previously reported. Blackburn was acquired by the Mets at last year’s trade deadline. At the time, the Mets had lost both Kodai Senga and Christian Scott to the injured list and … [Read more...] about Mets To Designate Paul Blackburn For Assignment
Yankees Re-Sign Andrew Velazquez
The Yankees have signed infielder Andrew Velazquez to a new minor league contract, according to his MLB.com profile page. Velazquez was released from his previous minors deal on August 3, and he’ll now return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after testing the open market. A veteran of six MLB seasons, Velazquez hit .189/.244/.293 over 624 plate appearances and 275 games with … [Read more...] about Yankees Re-Sign Andrew Velazquez
Rafael Ortega Opts Out Of Mets Deal
Veteran outfielder Rafael Ortega triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mets and was granted his release, MLBTR has learned. He’s a free agent who can sign with any club. The 34-year-old Ortega signed a minor league deal with the Mets in the offseason, kicking off his second stint with the team. He also spent the 2023 campaign with the Mets, hitting … [Read more...] about Rafael Ortega Opts Out Of Mets Deal
Mets To Promote Nolan McLean
The Mets will call up top pitching prospect Nolan McLean to make his MLB debut this Saturday, reports SNY’s Andy Martino. He’ll step into the rotation spot vacated by Frankie Montas’ move to the bullpen. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported earlier this morning that righty Paul Blackburn was also headed to the bullpen when he’s ready to be reinstated from the injured list, … [Read more...] about Mets To Promote Nolan McLean
MLBTR Podcast: Walk-Year Performances, Roman Anthony’s Extension, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The August Edition of … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Walk-Year Performances, Roman Anthony’s Extension, And More!