Right-hander Nick Burdi has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The reliever had been removed from the 40-man roster in July when he hit the 60-day IL with a hip injury. The Red Sox sent him outright to Triple-A Worcester in mid-August, and he was not added back to the 40-man roster before the end of the season. Since Burdi has more than three … [Read more...] about Nick Burdi Elects Free Agency
MLBTR Podcast: Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk
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 Rockies parting ways … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk
Rangers, Declan Cronin Agree To Two-Year Minor League Deal
The Rangers are signing free agent reliever Declan Cronin to a two-year minor league contract, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Cronin underwent Tommy John surgery last month and will miss next season, so this is about adding bullpen depth for 2027. Cronin reunites with former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker, who’ll take over the Texas dugout next season. He led Miami … [Read more...] about Rangers, Declan Cronin Agree To Two-Year Minor League Deal
Orioles Notes: Suarez, Mountcastle, Center Field
Orioles right-hander Albert Suárez is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow after suffering a season-ending elbow injury, writes Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. That should determine whether the 35-year-old is in danger of any kind of surgery. This was a lost year for Suárez, who’d been a surprisingly valuable part of the 2024 pitching staff. The journeyman started 24 of 32 appearances … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Suarez, Mountcastle, Center Field
MLBTR Chat Transcript
Mark P The Weekend Chat (postseason edition) is here! We’ll take a minute for some questions to stack up, and then pitter patter, let’s get at ’er Phillie Phanatic If Phils lose does Thomson get fired? Mark P I’m not sure there’s anything that be pointed at as Thomson’s fault, in relation to why the Phillies aren’t able to get over the hump and win a title. But, with … [Read more...] about MLBTR Chat Transcript