The Phillies activated third baseman Alec Bohm off the 10-day injured list, and optioned infielder Rafael Lantigua to Triple-A in the corresponding move. In another transaction, the club also outrighted outfielder Brewer Hicklen to Triple-A after Hicklen (who was designated for assignment earlier this week) cleared waivers. Bohm returns after a minimal stint, as his … [Read more...] about Phillies Activate Alec Bohm, Outright Brewer Hicklen
Angels Place Jose Soriano On Injured List With Forearm Contusion
The season is over for Angels starter José Soriano. The Halos placed the righty on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm contusion. Lefty Sam Aldegheri was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Soriano was struck in the arm by a comebacker from Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers last night. The ball came off the bat at 107.4 MPH. Soriano immediately exited the … [Read more...] about Angels Place Jose Soriano On Injured List With Forearm Contusion
Poll: Luis Robert Jr.’s Option
While they won’t be breaking the major league record for losses this year like they did in 2024, it’s been another tough year for the White Sox. They’ve lost 95 games and could lose 100 games for the third year in a row. Emerging young players like Kyle Teel and Colson Montgomery have made this season a little easier for fans on the south side of Chicago to stomach, but there’s … [Read more...] about Poll: Luis Robert Jr.’s Option
Poll: Can The Diamondbacks Push Their Way Into The Playoffs?
It wasn’t even two weeks ago when MLBTR did a poll regarding whether or not anything could shake up the seemingly-stagnant NL playoff picture. At the time, more than 64% of respondents believed that the sextet of clubs in postseason position (Brewers, Phillies, Dodgers, Cubs, Padres, and Mets) would be the ones to ultimately represent the senior circuit in October. The playoff … [Read more...] about Poll: Can The Diamondbacks Push Their Way Into The Playoffs?
Blue Jays Release Orelvis Martinez
The Blue Jays released former top infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Assuming he clears release waivers, he’ll be a free agent. The Jays had designated Martinez for assignment on Saturday when they needed a 40-man roster spot to activate Alek Manoah from the 60-day injured list in a procedural move. Martinez was on optional assignment … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Release Orelvis Martinez