Nelson Cruz revealed on the Adam Jones Podcast that he is planning to retire from playing after an upcoming stint in the Dominican Winter League. Cruz, now 43, was something of a late bloomer but still went on to have an incredibly long and productive career in the big leagues. He didn’t fully establish himself as an everyday big league player until 2009. That was technically … [Read more...] about Nelson Cruz To Retire
Mets Claim Penn Murfee From Mariners
The Mariners announced several roster moves this afternoon. Chief among them was the departure of right-hander Penn Murfee, who was claimed off waivers by the Mets. Murfee underwent UCL surgery back in June and is expected to miss at least the first half of the 2024 campaign. In addition, the Mariners assigned three players outright to Triple-A: catcher Luis Torrens along with … [Read more...] about Mets Claim Penn Murfee From Mariners
MLBTR Podcast: Adolis García, the Tyler Glasnow Decision and Bob Melvin
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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Rangers are in the … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Adolis García, the Tyler Glasnow Decision and Bob Melvin
Mariners Designate Brian O’Keefe For Assignment
The Mariners announced that they have designated catcher Brian O’Keefe for assignment. His roster spot will go to right-hander Kaleb Ort, who was previously-reported to have been claimed off waivers from the Red Sox. O’Keefe, 30, signed a minor league deal with the club in the offseason and was selected to the roster in August when Tom Murphy landed on the injured list with a … [Read more...] about Mariners Designate Brian O’Keefe For Assignment
Yankees Claim Luke Weaver From Mariners
The Yankees have claimed right-hander Luke Weaver off waivers from the Mariners, per announcements from both clubs. Weaver had recently been designated for assignment by the M’s. Lefty Nestor Cortes was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to open up a spot on the Yankees’ 40-man roster. Weaver, 30, began the year with the Reds, signing with them in the offseason on … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Luke Weaver From Mariners