The A’s activated J.T. Ginn from the injured list on Tuesday, but the 26-year-old righty is not immediately returning to the rotation. Manager Mark Kotsay said before Tuesday’s game that Ginn would be available out of the bullpen (via Jessica Kleinschmidt). He’s already made his first relief appearance, firing three scoreless innings behind Mitch Spence last night. Ginn had … [Read more...] about A’s Notes: Ginn, Gelof, Fisher
Rafael Devers To Start Work At First Base With Giants
The Giants held a press conference today to introduce Rafael Devers and one key question about his future in San Francisco was answered. The Giants plan to have him serve as the designated hitter but also as a first baseman going forward. He’ll start taking grounders in preparation for the position change in the next few days. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area was among … [Read more...] about Rafael Devers To Start Work At First Base With Giants
Devers Trade Fallout: Breslow, Deadline Plans, Clubhouse
The baseball world remains focused on last night’s stunning blockbuster that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco. There’ll surely be more from the Giants once Devers reports to the team tomorrow, but there’s already been plenty of note out of Boston. The trade was obviously driven by the deterioration of the relationship between Devers and the Red Sox. That stemmed from the … [Read more...] about Devers Trade Fallout: Breslow, Deadline Plans, Clubhouse
Giants Acquire Rafael Devers
In a shocking mid-June blockbuster, the Giants have acquired star slugger Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks, left-hander Kyle Harrison, outfield/first base prospect James Tibbs and right-handed pitching prospect Jose Bello. The teams subsequently announced the trade, and the Red Sox optioned Harrison to Triple-A Worcester. The Giants will … [Read more...] about Giants Acquire Rafael Devers
D-Backs Sign Matt Foster To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks signed reliever Matt Foster to a minor league contract. The move was announced by their Triple-A club in Reno. Foster, 30, had been pitching for the Algodoneros del Unión Laguna in Mexico for the past month and a half. He thrived in that extremely hitter-friendly setting, allowing only two runs (one earned) through 13 2/3 innings. The righty punched out 13 and … [Read more...] about D-Backs Sign Matt Foster To Minor League Deal