Dominic Smith has become a free agent after triggering the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Yankees, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Smith wasn’t an Article XX(b) free agent with a built-in June 1 opt-out date in any minor league contract, but his deal still apparently contained some opt-out flexibility if he hadn’t been called up to New York’s active roster. This … [Read more...] about Dominic Smith Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Yankees
Yankees To Select Carlos Carrasco; Jake Woodford Triggers Opt Out
Right-hander Jake Woodford has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees and become a free agent, according to a report from MLBTR’s Steve Adams. In addition, Jack Curry of YES Network reports that the Yankees are selecting the contract of right-hander Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A Scranton and that he’ll be active ahead of tonight’s game against the Dodgers. A … [Read more...] about Yankees To Select Carlos Carrasco; Jake Woodford Triggers Opt Out
The Quiet MVP Of The Mets’ Pitching Staff
Dating back to Opening Day 2024, the Mets have used 16 different starting pitchers. In today's MLB, that's not really an alarming number. It's right around the median. Clubs like the Dodgers and Brewers lead the pack with 24 starters apiece, while teams with steadier rotations like the Mariners and Twins clock in at only 11 starters each since last year. The Yankees, even after … [Read more...] about The Quiet MVP Of The Mets’ Pitching Staff
Braves Sign Jose Azocar, Transfer AJ Smith-Shawver To 60-Day IL
The Braves announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of outfielder Jose Azocar to the major league roster. Azocar just elected free agency a two days ago after being outrighted by the Mets. Atlanta hadn’t announced their signing of him, but it seems he signed a minor league pact and has quickly been summoned to the majors. In a concerning development, righty AJ … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Jose Azocar, Transfer AJ Smith-Shawver To 60-Day IL
Yankees Likely To Move Jazz Chisholm Back To Third Base
Jazz Chisholm Jr. began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset this evening. It’s the switch-hitting infielder’s first game action since he sustained a right oblique strain last month. Chisholm started the game at third base. He played five innings and took four plate appearances before being lifted for a planned mid-game substitution. The positional assignment is the most … [Read more...] about Yankees Likely To Move Jazz Chisholm Back To Third Base