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Red Sox Lose All-Star Rafaela to 10-Day IL During Crucial September Push
sports1 month ago

Red Sox Lose All-Star Rafaela to 10-Day IL During Crucial September Push

The Red Sox placed breakout center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain retroactive to Sept. 3, forcing Nate Eaton to be recalled and testing Boston’s outfield depth as they chase a postseason spot; Rafaela, who batted .289 with 16 homers, 66 RBIs and 17 steals this season, was a major contributor on both offense and defense, and his absence means White and other outfielders must fill the gap while he recovers, with a potential return around Sept. 13 depending on progress.

via NESN|
#boston-red-sox#ceddanne-rafaela#center-field
Grisham’s Center-Field Struggles Put Yankees in a September Bind as Jones Emerges
yankees-news1 month ago

Grisham’s Center-Field Struggles Put Yankees in a September Bind as Jones Emerges

Trent Grisham has become a liability in Yankees center field, with poor defensive metrics and a drop in batting value, prompting talk about his fit for September. Meanwhile rookie Spencer Jones is starting to show progression, Aaron Judge is optimistic about a return soon, and the club is juggling pitching plans (including piggybacking Will Warren with Max Fried’s return) while keeping Justin Topa assigned to Triple-A as the bullpen roster reshuffles.

via Pinstripe Alley|
#aaron-judge#bullpen-depth#center-field
Orioles Nab Luis Robert Jr. on Waivers, Bolstering Center Field
sports1 month ago

Orioles Nab Luis Robert Jr. on Waivers, Bolstering Center Field

The Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets, taking on his remaining roughly $3M salary plus a $2M buyout on next year’s option; New York saves about $6.3M in the deal. Robert, a once-dynamic five-tool outfielder prone to injuries, is hitting .233/.303/.399 with 10 homers in 218 plate appearances this season and could boost Baltimore’s late-season push, joining Leody Taveras, Colton Cowser and Dylan Beavers in the outfield, with Nick Morabito being recalled to help fill the roster for New York.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#center-field#luis-robert-jr#mets
Twins call up Walker Jenkins to man center field against White Sox
sports1 month ago

Twins call up Walker Jenkins to man center field against White Sox

The Minnesota Twins will promote top prospect Walker Jenkins to start in center field against the Chicago White Sox as Byron Buxton rests with a sore hip. Jenkins, the No. 5 overall pick in 2023, has slashed .308/.407/.532 with 12 homers in 307 Triple-A plate appearances this season and has heated up after returning from injuries, signaling he may be nearing a big-league impact.

via The New York Times|
#center-field#mlb#prospects
Dodgers land Alek Thomas in low-cost outfield depth swap
sports5 months ago

Dodgers land Alek Thomas in low-cost outfield depth swap

The Dodgers acquired center fielder Alek Thomas from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Jose Requena, with the Dodgers designating Michael Siani for assignment to open a spot. Los Angeles will assume roughly $1.4 million of Thomas’s remaining arbitration salary and will start him in Triple-A for now, adding a defense-first outfielder to their depth chart as Arizona reshuffles its outfield.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#alek-thomas#center-field#diamondbacks
Trout Aims to Reclaim Center Field for Angels
sports7 months ago

Trout Aims to Reclaim Center Field for Angels

Angels star Mike Trout said he intends to play center field primarily this season, with club leadership on the same page, though he’ll split time in the corners during spring training. The 34-year-old veteran, coming off a knee-related year and not appearing in center last season, argues center is less taxing and wants the bulk of his playing time there, while also DHing occasionally. His five-year, $360 million extension and durability questions remain in play as he eyes a full season health-wise.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#center-field#los-angeles-angels#mike-trout
Trout Eyes Center Field Return as Angels Consider Position Shift
sports7 months ago

Trout Eyes Center Field Return as Angels Consider Position Shift

Mike Trout indicated he would prefer to play center field again in 2026, a move he has discussed with Angels manager Kurt Suzuki. He says center field is more comfortable and less taxing on his body than DH or right field, a key consideration after a string of injuries that kept him from a full season since 2020. With Taylor Ward traded away, the Angels have outfield options like Jo Adell, Jorge Soler and Josh Lowe, but Trout’s health and performance will be crucial as the team, coming off a last-place finish in 2025, reassesses its roster.

via New York Post|
#center-field#injuries#los-angeles-angels
Giants Sign Harrison Bader to 2-Year Deal, Bolstering CF Defense
sports8 months ago

Giants Sign Harrison Bader to 2-Year Deal, Bolstering CF Defense

San Francisco signs Harrison Bader to a two-year, $20.5 million contract (max $21 million with incentives), adding a premier defensive center fielder after a strong 2025 season (.277/.347/.449 with 17 homers in 501 PA) while the Giants’ offense may rely on defense and rotation depth; the deal keeps payroll considerations in mind as SF continues to explore other moves like second-base targets.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#center-field#harrison-bader#mlb
Beltrán and Jones usher in a new center-field era in the 2026 Hall of Fame class
sports8 months ago

Beltrán and Jones usher in a new center-field era in the 2026 Hall of Fame class

In a landmark 2026 Hall of Fame voting cycle, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones became the first two center-fielders elected in the same year, a rare event that signals changing attitudes toward the position and the influence of a wave of new voters; Beltrán’s induction came amid the Astros sign-stealing controversy and suggests anti-cheating sentiment among many voters, while Jones surged from a minuscule first-year total to a final 78.4% with help from first-time voters. The ballot also produced big jumps for Félix Hernández, Chase Utley and Andy Pettitte, hinting at further inductions; the new-voter impact, especially from MLB.com-linked writers, reshapes the landscape, and Manny Ramírez and Ryan Braun fell short in the PED era narrative, though Alex Rodríguez remains on the ballot, suggesting the PED cloud is finally thinning but not entirely gone.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#center-field#hall-of-fame
"Cardinals Reliever Middleton to Miss Opening Day with Forearm Strain"
sports2 years ago

"Cardinals Reliever Middleton to Miss Opening Day with Forearm Strain"

St. Louis Cardinals' new ace Sonny Gray is working his way back from a hamstring strain and may miss the opening series, while reliever Keynan Middleton will start the season on the IL due to a forearm strain. The team is considering bullpen options to fill Middleton's absence. Additionally, the Cardinals are undecided on their center field starter, with prospects Victor Scott II and Michael Siani in contention alongside Dylan Carlson.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#center-field#keynan-middleton#mlb