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Pirates Bring Up Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Debut
baseball5 days ago

Pirates Bring Up Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez to the majors, optioning Billy Cook; Valdez is already on the 40-man roster and has posted strong numbers in Triple-A this season (10 home runs in 194 plate appearances with a .253/.381/.506 line and 131 wRC+), following a 2025 season with 26 homers across High-A/Double-A. The move further enriches the Pirates’ right-handed bat options at first base/outfield, with potential platoon or flexible playing-time scenarios as Valdez makes his MLB debut.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#40-man-roster#baseball#esmerlyn-valdez
Mets Weigh Zach Thornton Spot Start Amid Holmes Injury
sports7 days ago

Mets Weigh Zach Thornton Spot Start Amid Holmes Injury

The Mets plan to promote pitching prospect Zach Thornton this week, potentially giving him a spot start or a bulk role behind an opener, as they cope with Clay Holmes’s fractured fibula. Thornton, 24 and a 2023 fifth-round pick, posted strong numbers in 2025 across High-A/Double-A and has continued to perform in 2026, noted for his command despite a 91 mph fastball. With 40-man roster space required and Holmes sidelined into August, the Mets will decide whether Thornton sticks beyond the upcoming outing or returns to the minors, while Manaea, Myers, or other farm arms could handle subsequent turns.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mets#mlb#pitching
Mets Call Up A.J. Ewing to Jumpstart Offense
sports14 days ago

Mets Call Up A.J. Ewing to Jumpstart Offense

The Mets promote 21-year-old outfielder A.J. Ewing to the majors for his MLB debut, likely tomorrow versus the Tigers at Citi Field, in an effort to spark a slumping offense. Ewing has risen from Double-A to Triple-A Syracuse this year, posting a .339/.447/.514 line with strong plate discipline and elite speed, and is considered the Mets’ top prospect. He’s expected to replace or share center-field duties (between Carson Benge and Juan Soto) while Luis Robert Jr. is on the injured list, with the team hoping his on-base-heavy approach translates to the big leagues.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#aj-ewing#mets#mlb-debut
Rising Yankee Prospect Elmer Rodríguez Slotted for MLB Debut as Rotation Shuffles
sports26 days ago

Rising Yankee Prospect Elmer Rodríguez Slotted for MLB Debut as Rotation Shuffles

The Yankees shuffled their rotation, optioning Luis Gil and calling up 22-year-old Elmer Rodríguez to make his MLB debut against the Rangers. Rodríguez, a top prospect with a 1.27 ERA in Triple-A Scranton, brings a six-pitch mix, excellent control, and a projectable 94–95 mph fastball that could help him develop into a steady mid-rotation arm for New York.

via Pinstripe Alley|
#elmer-rodriguez#mlb-debut#prospect
Yankees Promote Elmer Rodríguez for MLB Debut as Rotation Shuffles
sports28 days ago

Yankees Promote Elmer Rodríguez for MLB Debut as Rotation Shuffles

The Yankees will call up 22-year-old pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez to start Wednesday against the Rangers for his MLB debut against Nathan Eovaldi, as they shuffle the rotation after optioning Luis Gil. Schlittler is set to face Jacob deGrom tonight, with Will Warren likely starting midweek and a weekend sequence in mind. Rodríguez is viewed as one of the organization’s top pitching prospects with a 94–95 mph fastball and a deep repertoire, and is expected to get multiple big-league turns before Rodón and Cole return from rehab, though he could be sent back to Triple-A if needed. He’s ranked among the top prospects by several outlets.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#elmer-rodriguez#mlb#prospect
Tigers lock up rookie Kevin McGonigle with eight-year, $150M deal
sports1 month ago

Tigers lock up rookie Kevin McGonigle with eight-year, $150M deal

Detroit signed rookie Kevin McGonigle to an eight-year, $150 million extension that runs through 2034, with escalators that could raise the deal to $160 million. The 21-year-old will be under team control for the bulk of his prime, and his contract starts in 2027 with salaries rising each year, plus a $14 million signing bonus and a $5 million assignment bonus. Drafted 37th overall in 2023, McGonigle has quickly become a top prospect and already produced a .311/.417 line in 17 games, as a contrast to a recent nine-year, $140 million extension given to Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin.

via The New York Times|
#contract-extension#detroit-tigers#kevin-mcgonigle
Mets Elevate Prospect Carson Benge to Opening Day Right Field
sports2 months ago

Mets Elevate Prospect Carson Benge to Opening Day Right Field

Carson Benge, the Mets’ 2024 19th overall pick, is set to break camp with New York and start Opening Day in right field after the club opened a 40-man spot. A standout Grapefruit League performance helped his case, and his strong defense and speed bolster his upside despite a Triple-A slump last year. With Mike Tauchman injured and MJ Melendez optioned, Benge appears to have the job, and carrying him on the roster could trigger the Prospect Promotion Incentive if he stays in the majors long enough; the Mets still have depth options like Tauchman, Melendez, Young, Morabito, and Bruján as backups.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#carson-benge#new-york-mets#opening-day
Phillies name fifth starter: Painter to make MLB debut in Opening Day rotation
baseball2 months ago

Phillies name fifth starter: Painter to make MLB debut in Opening Day rotation

Cristopher Sánchez will start Opening Day for the Phillies, followed by Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, Taijuan Walker, and then Andrew Painter, who will make his major league debut in the fifth game of the season. Zack Wheeler is on the injured list recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome. Painter remains on the 40-man roster with a path to either sticking in the rotation or returning to Triple-A, depending on Wheeler’s timeline and his own performance.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#andrew-painter#baseball#mlb
Pirates Open to Long-Term Deal With Baseball's Top Prospect Griffin
sports2 months ago

Pirates Open to Long-Term Deal With Baseball's Top Prospect Griffin

The Pirates and top prospect Konnor Griffin are open to negotiating a long-term extension as Griffin nears his 20th birthday. Widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect entering 2026, he could command a nine-figure guarantee if the sides agree, though they’d balance current value against potential earnings in free agency. Griffin’s minor-league resume (122 games, 21 HR, 65 SB, .333/.415/.527) and his speed/defense keep him central to Pittsburgh’s plans, with opening-day promotion possibilities and strategic contract structures on the table.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#extension#griffin
Diamondbacks Recall Top Prospect Jordan Lawlar Amid Infield Changes
sports9 months ago

Diamondbacks Recall Top Prospect Jordan Lawlar Amid Infield Changes

Jordan Lawlar, a top prospect for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been recalled from Triple-A Reno for his third MLB opportunity after recovering from a hamstring injury. Despite a previous poor performance in May, Lawlar has shown strong offensive numbers in the minors and is working on improving his hitting against breaking balls. The team views him as a future mainstay, and this call-up provides him a chance to prove his readiness at the major league level.

via Arizona Sports|
#arizona-diamondbacks#call-up#jordan-lawlar