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sports16 days ago•13 min saved

Blue Jays DFA Leo Jiménez as Spencer Miles Wins Opening Day Spot

Toronto designated infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment (he’s out of options) after he didn’t win the final bench spot, and Angel Bastardo was also DFA’d. Rule 5 pick Spencer Miles earned the last middle-relief slot and will be on the Opening Day roster, while Davis Schneider is expected to fill the bench role. Jiménez is likely to land with another organization via trade or waivers, and Bastardo will go through waivers as Toronto trims its roster.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#blue-jays #leo-jimenez #opening-day-roster

baseball18 days ago•3 min saved

Rangers Promote Rule 5 Pitcher Baumler to MLB Roster in Surprise Move

The Texas Rangers will carry Rule 5 right-hander Carter Baumler on their Opening Day roster, with manager Skip Schumaker delivering the news via a mid-game mound visit that his client had made the team. Baumler, 24, has battled injuries (Tommy John and shoulder surgery) but impressed this spring, posting 9 1/3 shutout innings with strong strikeout and ground-ball rates. If he remains on the major-league roster all season, Texas gains five years of control plus three minor option years; if he’s sent to the minors at any point, he would clear waivers and the Orioles could reclaim him for a nominal sum. Baumler’s workload history and spring performance give him a real chance to stick in the Texas bullpen for now.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #carter-baumler #mlb

sports20 days ago•18 min saved

Rule 5 Dilemma: McCambley’s Spring Comes Down to One Roster Spot

Zach McCambley, Philadelphia’s Rule 5 pick, is in a unique spot as spring winds down: he must stay on the Phillies’ big-league roster all season or be offered back to the Marlins. With Opening Day approaching, he’s vying for the final bullpen role against peers like Jonathan Bowlan and Kyle Backhus, and possibly while Orion Kerkering recovers from a hamstring issue. McCambley has a 1.23 ERA in eight spring outings but has walked six, leaving his status uncertain. Manager Rob Thomson says tough decisions lie ahead; if the team can’t trade him or keep him on the roster, he could be designated for assignment and, if he clears waivers, returned to Miami. Regardless, he’s grateful for the opportunity and the chance to learn from veteran teammates in camp.

via Phillies Nation|

#opening-day #phillies-bullpen #roster-decisions

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

2024 Rule 5 Draft: Key Picks and Team Impacts

In the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, the New York Yankees did not lose any players from their Triple-A roster, a reversal from last year when they lost three prospects. While 14 teams made selections in the major-league portion, the Yankees opted not to pick any players despite having room on their 40-man roster. In the minor-league portion, the Yankees lost four players but gained outfielder Luis Durango from the Guardians.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#mlb #prospects #rule-5-draft

sports1 year ago•6 min saved

Highlights and Results from the 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

The 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft is underway, with the Chicago Cubs selecting infielder Gage Workman from the Detroit Tigers in the Major League phase. Workman, a top-30 prospect, must now be kept on the Cubs' 26-man roster for the 2025 season. The Cubs also lost several players in the Minor League phase, including pitcher Richard Gallardo to the Blue Jays, while acquiring new prospects like Wil Jensen and Nolan Clenney. The Rule 5 Draft allows teams to acquire players not protected on 40-man rosters, with specific rules for retention.

via Bleacher Nation|

#chicago-cubs #gage-workman #minor-league

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Key Highlights from the 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

The MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas will feature the Rule 5 Draft on December 11, where teams can select eligible players not on a 40-man roster. The draft prevents talent hoarding by requiring teams to keep selected players on their active roster for a year or return them. Notable past successes include Roberto Clemente and Johan Santana. This year's draft order is based on last season's records, with the Chicago White Sox picking first. Players to watch include Sammy Siani, Miguel Ullola, and Bob Seymour.

via CBS Sports|

#baseball #mlb #player-eligibility

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

MLB Teams Finalize 40-Man Rosters Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates have opted not to add any eligible players to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, risking the potential loss of prospects like catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Sammy Siani. Alfonzo, ranked as the Pirates' No. 26 prospect, is a solid defender with offensive potential but faces competition at the catcher position. Siani, though not a top-30 prospect, has shown promise in the Arizona Fall League and could be a depth option for the Pirates if his performance continues to improve.

via Rum Bunter|

#mlb #omar-alfonzo #pittsburgh-pirates

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Cubs Revamp Roster: Caissie and Cowles In, Alzolay and Davis Out

The Chicago Cubs have added Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft, while designating Adbert Alzolay and Brennen Davis for assignment. Alzolay and Davis, both dealing with injury setbacks, could still be re-signed on minor league deals. Caissie, a promising outfielder, and Cowles, a versatile utility player, are expected to contribute in the future. The Cubs face potential losses in the Rule 5 Draft, but it's unlikely due to roster constraints.

via Bleacher Nation|

#baseball #chicago-cubs #mlb

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

MLB Teams Shuffle Rosters Ahead of Rule 5 Draft Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have designated infielder Eddys Leonard and relievers Ricky Vanasco and Brendan White for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for pitchers Chase Lee, Tyler Mattison, and Tyler Owens, ahead of the Rule 5 draft. Leonard, Vanasco, and White were acquired through trades but have limited major league experience. The new additions, Lee, Mattison, and Owens, are promising bullpen arms with strong minor league performances.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball-trades #mlb #roster-moves

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Red Sox Revamp Roster with Key Additions and Designations

The Boston Red Sox are adding right-hander Hunter Dobbins and outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Dobbins, a 25-year-old pitcher, had a strong season in Double-A and Triple-A, while 21-year-old Garcia showed power potential across multiple minor league levels. The team will need to clear two spots on their roster to make these additions official.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#hunter-dobbins #jhostynxon-garcia #mlb

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mets Owner Steve Cohen Pursues Star Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto"

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and general manager David Stearns met with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in an effort to showcase the team, while Yamamoto considers his options. The Mets are hoping to meet with him again when he visits the United States. If they fail to sign Yamamoto, the team will need to find pitching elsewhere. In other news, Pete Alonso is open to signing an extension, Edwin Díaz is fully healthy, and the Mets made a trade during the Rule 5 Draft. The Braves signed utilityman Leury Garcia, the Marlins are listening to offers on their starting pitching, the Phillies are still searching for a starter and reliever, and the Nationals selected shortstop Nasim Nuñez. The Yankees made a major trade, acquiring Juan Soto and Trent Grisham from the Padres. The Diamondbacks signed Eduardo Rodriguez, the Orioles signed Craig Kimbrel, and Shohei Ohtani's decision is expected soon. Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione won the Ford C. Frick award.

via Amazin' Avenue|

#new-york-mets #pete-alonso #rule-5-draft

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Orioles Secure Top Closer Kimbrel in Winter Meetings

The Baltimore Orioles made the biggest free agent signing at the winter meetings, adding reliever Craig Kimbrel on a one-year contract worth $13 million. The team also has a club option for 2025. The Rule 5 Draft saw the Orioles not select any players, and they also had no players selected from them. The team did make a minor league phase selection, acquiring pitcher Nelvis Ochoa from the Rockies organization. With the winter meetings concluded, attention now turns to other big baseball news, including Shohei Ohtani's decision on where to sign and Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto narrowing down his list.

via Camden Chat|

#baltimore-orioles #craig-kimbrel #mlb

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"MLB's Rule 5 Draft: Cincinnati Reds Make Significant Additions"

The Cincinnati Reds were active in the minor league version of the Rule 5 draft, selecting four players and losing one. They added left-handed pitcher T.J. Sikkema, outfielder Alexander Ovalles, infielder Levi Jordan, and right-handed pitcher Brock Bell. The Reds did not make any selections in the big league phase of the draft.

via Reds Minor Leagues|

#cincinnati-reds #minor-league #players

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Yankees Suffer Losses in 2023 Rule 5 Draft

The New York Yankees lost three minor league pitchers, Mitch Spence, Matt Sauer, and Coleman Crow, in the MLB portion of the Rule 5 draft, with Spence going to the Oakland Athletics, Sauer to the Kansas City Royals, and Crow to the Texas Rangers. The Yankees have been heavily impacted by the Rule 5 draft in recent years, with their farmhands accounting for 17% of total picks. Notable players selected from the Yankees in previous drafts include Garrett Whitlock and Trevor Stephan, who have excelled in the big leagues.

via ESPN|

#farm-system #minor-league-pitchers #mlb-prospects

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"MLB Rule 5 Draft: Yankees Lose Pitchers, Mariners Make No Selections"

The MLB Rule 5 Draft took place, with 10 picks made in the major-league portion. The New York Yankees lost three pitchers, including Mitch Spence and Matt Sauer, who were selected by the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals, respectively. Other notable picks include Anthony Molina by the Colorado Rockies, Shane Drohan by the Chicago White Sox, and Nasim Nuñez by the Washington Nationals. The draft allows teams to select eligible minor-league players who must remain on the big-league roster for the upcoming season.

via CBS Sports|

#kansas-city-royals #mlb #new-york-yankees