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Cubs prospect Brandon Birdsell, one of the top young arms in the system, will undergo surgery on his right elbow this week, assistant general manager Jared Banner announced yesterday (link via Janie McCauley of the Associated Press). Banner didn’t provide specifics regarding the injury, noting only that the procedure will be performed by Dr. Keith…| MLB Trade Rumors
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The Marlins announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Seth Martinez from Triple-A Jacksonville and placed fellow righty Janson Junk on the 15-day injured list due to ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm. Miami also recalled right-hander Freddy Tarnok from Jacksonville and optioned lefty Josh Simpson to Triple-A in his place. The…| MLB Trade Rumors
Aug. 27: Ramírez has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Aug. 26: The Twins have sent long reliever Erasmo Ramírez outright to Triple-A St. Paul, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Minnesota designated the veteran righty for assignment on Sunday when they called up Taj Bradley. Ramírez has more than…| MLB Trade Rumors
Here are three things for MLBTR readers to keep an eye on throughout the day: 1. Waiver activity incoming: It’s become common in recent years for teams that have fallen out of the playoff race to place veteran players (especially impending free agents) on outright waivers late in the year, offering them up to possible…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Guardians have placed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana on outright waivers, Ken Rosenthal and Zack Meisel of The Athletic report. The 39-year-old switch-hitter is playing on a one-year, $12MM contract and still has about $2.13MM of that sum yet to be paid out. Any team that claims Santana would need to take on the…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Pirates announced Tuesday that veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to center fielder Oneil Cruz, who has been reinstated from the injured list. Pittsburgh also optioned infielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta from Triple-A. Heaney, who turned 34…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Red Sox placed Richard Fitts on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. The righty is dealing with arm neuritis. Fitts had stepped into a bulk role out of the bullpen on Monday. The Sox needed to replace Walker Buehler in the rotation after moving him to relief last week. Fitts’ injury again leaves that spot…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Dodgers placed Alex Vesia on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 23, with a right oblique strain. Blake Snell was activated from the paternity list in the corresponding move. Vesia was one of the few Dodgers pitchers who had avoided the injured list until now. Only Anthony Banda has made more appearances than Vesia, who has…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Giants placed closer Randy Rodríguez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 23, with an elbow sprain. Keaton Winn was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to take a spot on the active roster. Manager Bob Melvin said Rodríguez is headed for a second opinion (via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). It’s not known if…| MLB Trade Rumors
Major League Baseball has announced that Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine in relation to his behavior during last night’s game. Contreras is appealing the suspension, so he can continue playing with the club until that process has been completed. Contreras got into an argument with the…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Mets have placed right-hander Ty Adcock on waivers, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Mets haven’t announced the move but they do need to open a 40-man spot for the upcoming promotion of prospect Jonah Tong on Friday, so perhaps the two are related. Adcock, 28, has a fairly limited big league track…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Athletics announced that left-hander Jacob Lopez has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his left elbow, a move that was reported yesterday. Right-hander Mason Barnett has been selected in a corresponding move. The 40-man roster had a vacancy due to Luis Urías being designated for assignment earlier…| MLB Trade Rumors
The Orioles will select the contract of right-hander Roansy Contreras prior to tomorrow’s game, interim skipper Tony Mansolino told the team’s beat today (link via Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com). Baltimore hasn’t yet decided whether Contreras will start the game or pitch in a bulk role following an opener, but Mansolino indicated that Contreras will pitch…| MLB Trade Rumors
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The Pirates are promoting long-awaited top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the majors. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.| MLB Trade Rumors
Muncy goes on the IL yet again. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.| MLB Trade Rumors
Korean utility player Baek-Ho Kang has hired Paragon Sports to represent him as he plans to pursue major league opportunities, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman adds that Kang will be a full free agent, not subject to the posting system.| www.mlbtraderumors.com
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The Phillies and Blue Jays have both discussed the possibility of using a six-man rotation when Aaron Nola and Shane Bieber return from the IL.| MLB Trade Rumors
The versatile veteran of five big league seasons returns to the open market. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.| MLB Trade Rumors
The impressive rookie pitcher avoided structural damage but will still be sidelined. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.| MLB Trade Rumors
Nicklaus Gaut identifies which teams you should be streaming against in fantasy baseball.| MLB Trade Rumors
The trade deadline has passed. The offseason is on the horizon. MLB Trade Rumors ranks the 2025-26 MLB free agent class by earning power.| MLB Trade Rumors
A intriguing pitcher hits the open market. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors to read more about him.| MLB Trade Rumors
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The Rangers signed Patrick Corbin and put Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list. Get the full rundown at MLB Trade Rumors.| MLB Trade Rumors
