Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the New York Post’s Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman for an interview on the latest edition of The Show podcast (YouTube link), and discussed a number of topics about both his team and baseball at large. Though we’re still several weeks away from the July 31 trade deadline, Hoyer did address his first-place team’s likeliest … [Read more...] about Jed Hoyer: Cubs Planning To Look For Pitching At Deadline
Mets Select Justin Garza
The Mets announced that they have selected right-hander Justin Garza to their major league roster. Left-hander Brandon Waddell was optioned in a corresponding active roster move. The 40-man roster had two vacancies, so their count climbs from 38 to 39. Garza, 31, started the season on a minor league contract with the Giants. This past weekend, the Mets acquired him, sending … [Read more...] about Mets Select Justin Garza
Yankees Claim CJ Alexander
The Yankees and Athletics have each announced that infielder CJ Alexander is heading to New York on a waiver claim. The A’s designated Alexander for assignment three days ago. Alexander was optioned to the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, where he’ll act as a left-handed hitting depth option at multiple positions. Most of Alexander’s pro experience has come at third base, which … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim CJ Alexander
Mets Sign Julian Merryweather To Minor League Deal
The Mets signed right-hander Julian Merryweather to a minor league deal this evening, as relayed by MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. Merryweather, 33, was a fifth-round pick by Cleveland back in 2014. Traded to Toronto as part of the Josh Donaldson deal, he made his big league debut with the Blue Jays during the shortened 2020 season. The right-hander showed some promise with a 4.15 … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Julian Merryweather To Minor League Deal
Mets Acquire Justin Garza From Giants
The Mets have swung a deal with the Giants to acquire right-hander Justin Garza in exchange for cash considerations, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Garza had been on a minor league deal with San Francisco, so no corresponding move will be necessary for the Mets until and unless he’s selected to the 40-man roster. Garza, 31, has pitched in the majors for parts of … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Justin Garza From Giants