Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, per multiple reports. Jorge Castillo of ESPN was among those to relay the news, adding that infielder Jorbit Vivas has been recalled as the corresponding move. The move comes just a few days ahead of LeMahieu’s 37th birthday, which will be on Sunday. Though he was previously an excellent big league … [Read more...] about Yankees Designate DJ LeMahieu For Assignment
Marlins Claim Tyler Zuber, Designate Nick Nastrini
1:47pm: The Marlins announced that Zuber has indeed been claimed off waivers from the Mets. Miami designated right-hander Nick Nastrini for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old Nastrini was claimed off waivers from the White Sox eight days ago. He’s started one game in Jacksonville since that claim, pitching two innings and allowing a a pair of runs … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Tyler Zuber, Designate Nick Nastrini
MLBTR Podcast: Firings in Washington, Bad Braves, And An AL East Shake-Up
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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… MLBTR’s Top 40 Trade … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Firings in Washington, Bad Braves, And An AL East Shake-Up
Yankees Place Mark Leiter Jr. On IL With Fibular Head Stress Fracture
The Yankees announced today that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left fibular head stress fracture. No timeline for his absence has been provided. Righty Clayton Beeter has been recalled in a corresponding move. Leiter told reporters, including Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media, that he suffered the injury while covering first base … [Read more...] about Yankees Place Mark Leiter Jr. On IL With Fibular Head Stress Fracture
Poll: The Yankees’ Biggest Need At The Deadline
It’s been a tough few weeks for the Yankees. On May 28, the club was riding high with a seven-game cushion in the AL East. At that point, it seemed as though their biggest concern this summer would be vying for a bye through the Wild Card series rather than holding off their division rivals. That’s not how things have played out. New York has gone just 7-15 over its past 22 … [Read more...] about Poll: The Yankees’ Biggest Need At The Deadline