The long-awaited Luis Robert Jr. trade has arrived. The Mets announced they’ve acquired the former All-Star center fielder from the White Sox for young infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league right-hander Truman Pauley. There’s no cash involved and no corresponding moves because Robert and Acuña were each on the 40-man roster. This brings an end to what had been … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Luis Robert Jr. To Mets
Rangers’ Cody Bradford Targeting Return In May From Elbow Surgery
Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford is working back from last June’s internal brace procedure. Reporting from the end of the regular season suggested Bradford could make an atypically quick recovery and be ready for the start of Spring Training, but it seems the Rangers are now planning for the southpaw to miss the first month or so of the season. Bradford tells Shawn McFarland … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Cody Bradford Targeting Return In May From Elbow Surgery
Cardinals Notes: Donovan, Wetherholt, Winn, Herrera
Brendan Donovan’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors for a couple of years now, but with the Cardinals moving into a full-on rebuild mode this winter, it has seemed like only a matter of time before the versatile All-Star is dealt. That said, it isn’t a guarantee that another club will meet what is reportedly a high asking price on the Cards’ part, and Donovan won’t … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Donovan, Wetherholt, Winn, Herrera
Reds Receiving Trade Interest In Starting Pitchers
The Reds’ excellent rotation was the biggest reason behind the team’s return to the playoffs in 2025, and rival teams have taken notice of this talent and depth. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writes that Cincinnati is still getting trade inquiries about its starters, and while the Reds “remain open to the possibility if the return improves them for the present and future,” this … [Read more...] about Reds Receiving Trade Interest In Starting Pitchers
D-Backs Notes: Arenado, Donovan, Bullpen, Puk
The months of Nolan Arenado trade rumors came to a close on Tuesday when the Cardinals dealt the 10-time Gold Glove winner to the Diamondbacks. St. Louis paid his contract down to two years and $11MM, while Arizona parted with last year’s eighth round draft pick (Jack Martinez). The Cardinals had made no secret of their desire to shed a portion of Arenado’s salary and open … [Read more...] about D-Backs Notes: Arenado, Donovan, Bullpen, Puk