The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Jeff Hoffman signing with … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Jeff Hoffman Situation, Justin Verlander, And The Marlins’ Rotation
Mariners Acquire Miles Mastrobuoni, Designate Nick Raposo
The Mariners announced that they have acquired infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week and now receives cash considerations for his departure. Seattle designated catcher Nick Raposo for assignment to open a roster spot. Mastrobuoni, 29, has been a part-time big leaguer over the past few years. Over the … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Miles Mastrobuoni, Designate Nick Raposo
Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki
The Roki Sasaki frenzy is nearing its completion. Several teams have reportedly been told that they won’t be signing the right-hander and now Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays are the three finalists. The Cubs are no longer in the running, according to Mike Rodriguez, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic adding that the Cubs have been informed of … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki
Mariners Claim Tyler Jay
The Mariners announced that they have claimed left-hander Tyler Jay off waivers from the Brewers. The latter club designated him for assignment a week ago when they acquired Grant Anderson. Seattle’s 40-man roster had a vacancy but is now full. Jay, 31, was the sixth overall pick in the 2015 draft but it took him almost a decade to get to the big leagues. Various injuries, … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Tyler Jay
Mariners Claim Hagen Danner
The Mariners announced that they have claimed right-hander Hagen Danner off waivers from the Blue Jays. The latter club had designated him for assignment last month. DFA limbo normally only lasts a week but that clock is paused during the holidays. Seattle’s 40-man roster count is now 39. Danner, 26, has a fairly limited track record as a pitcher. That’s due to his unusual … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Hagen Danner