Author: Anthony Franco, MLB Trade Rumors
Braves, Austin Riley agree on 10-year, $212M extension
A former supplemental first-round pick, Riley quickly blossomed into one of the organization’s top prospects. He reached the majors not long after his 22nd birthday in 2019. Riley was up-and-down […]
Mets plan to activate Jacob deGrom on Tuesday
The Mets are planning to reinstate Jacob deGrom from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The two-time Cy Young winner will make his season debut against […]
White Sox place Yoan Moncada on injured list
The White Sox announced that third baseman Yoán Moncada has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 18, with a right hamstring strain. Shortstop Tim Anderson is back […]
No surgery for Kershaw, who’s still likely out for postseason
Clayton Kershaw left his most recent regular-season start on account of recurring forearm discomfort. The Dodgers star did not suffer any UCL damage and will not require surgery, manager Dave […]
Miguel Sano to undergo surgery to repair torn meniscus in knee
Twins first baseman Miguel Sanó is undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his injured left knee, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters (including Britt Ghiroli of the Athletic). There is […]
Kyle Freeland, Rockies agree to five-year extension
The deal evidently came together quickly, as Freeland told Nick Groke of the Athletic just last week there’d been “no movement” on an extension and that the club hadn’t put forth […]
Former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta announces his retirement
That’s exactly what transpired, though. By 2014, Arrieta had emerged as a top-of-the-rotation starter. He tossed 156 2/3 innings of 2.53 ERA ball, earning a ninth-place finish in NL Cy […]
Padres designate Jake Arrieta for assignment
The Padres announced they’ve designated Jake Arrieta for assignment. The move clears active and 40-man roster space for reliever Javy Guerra, who has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. It […]
Albert Pujols planning to retire after 2022 season
Albert Pujols is back with the Cardinals, and he’ll wrap up his career where it began. Speaking to reporters (including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) at a press […]
Dave Roberts, Dodgers agree to three-year extension
The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts have agreed to a three-year extension, reports Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. He is now under contract through 2025. This has seemed like […]