3:20pm: Núñez tells Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that Tommy John surgery is a possibility for him. Presumably, he will undergo some more tests before a final determination is made. 2:05pm: The Mets announced a series of roster moves today. Right-hander Paul Blackburn has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 30th, with a right shoulder impingement. Righty … [Read more...] about Mets Place Paul Blackburn, Dedniel Núñez On Injured List
Colten Brewer Opts Out Of Yankees Deal
Right-hander Colten Brewer has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. He was on the temporarily inactive list in recent days due to his wife giving birth. Brewer, 32, signed a minor league deal with the Yanks in the winter. He reported to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and tossed 29 2/3 innings over 22 appearances with a 3.94 earned … [Read more...] about Colten Brewer Opts Out Of Yankees Deal
Mets To Sign Zach Pop To Major League Contract
The Mets and right-hander Zach Pop are in agreement on a major league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Whenever it is official, corresponding moves will be required to get him onto to the 40-man and active rosters. Pop, 28, just spent a few weeks on the Mariners’ roster. He made four appearances, the first three of which were fairly normal. The fourth one, however, … [Read more...] about Mets To Sign Zach Pop To Major League Contract
Mets To Select Rico Garcia
The Mets are calling up reliever Rico Garcia, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. They’ll formally select his contract tomorrow and already have an opening on the 40-man roster. They’ll need to make a corresponding active roster move involving a pitcher. Garcia gets his first big league look in two seasons. The Hawaii native signed an offseason minor league contract and has been … [Read more...] about Mets To Select Rico Garcia
Yankees Designate Geoff Hartlieb For Assignment
The Yankees announced that right-hander Clayton Beeter has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Fellow righty Geoff Hartlieb has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old Hartlieb only joined the Yankees yesterday. He pitched one inning, was tagged for three runs in that lone appearance, and will now give way to a fresh arm. It’s not … [Read more...] about Yankees Designate Geoff Hartlieb For Assignment