The Phillies acquired non-roster infielder Donovan Walton from the Mets for cash considerations. The deal was announced by Philly’s Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley, where Walton was assigned. He was not on New York’s 40-man roster and therefore will not occupy an immediate roster spot with Philadelphia. Walton, a lefty-hitting utility player, signed a minor league contract … [Read more...] about Mets Trade Donovan Walton To Phillies
Yankees Select Geoff Hartlieb, Place Fernando Cruz On 15-Day IL
The Yankees announced Monday that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb and placed fellow righty Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. Infielder CJ Alexander was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Hartlieb. Hartlieb, 31, is a journeyman righty who’ll be suiting up for his fifth big … [Read more...] about Yankees Select Geoff Hartlieb, Place Fernando Cruz On 15-Day IL
Mets Sign Richard Lovelady To Major League Deal
The Mets announced a pair of roster moves this morning. Southpaw Richard Lovelady has signed with the club on a one-year deal. Lefty Colin Poche was designated for assignment to create room for Lovelady on both the 40-man and active rosters. Lovelady returns to the Mets after being designated for assignment by the club last week and electing free agency shortly thereafter. The … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Richard Lovelady To Major League Deal
Yankees To Activate Marcus Stroman On Sunday
The Yankees are planning to activate right-hander Marcus Stroman to start Sunday’s game against the Athletics, as manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including Larry Fleisher of the Associated Press) last night. Stroman has been on the 15-day injured list since mid-April due to a knee injury. As Stroman has remained on the 40-man roster and right-hander Allan Winans was … [Read more...] about Yankees To Activate Marcus Stroman On Sunday
Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles
3:40pm: Canning underwent surgery this morning, Mendoza tells reporters (via Laura Albanese of Newsday). Tidwell is indeed available out of the bullpen tonight, but the plan moving forward will eventually be for him to step into Canning’s rotation spot. 2:32pm: The Mets announced that right-hander Griffin Canning has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a ruptured left … [Read more...] about Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles