The Red Sox got some good news regarding the status of first baseman Triston Casas yesterday. As he told Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, Casas has begun taking dry swings as he works his way back from torn cartilage in his midsection. Casas indicated that if he continues feeling good after a few days of dry swings, he’ll begin making contact with a ball. McWilliams added … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Casas, Cole, Bichette
Blue Jays Designate Daniel Vogelbach For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced that they have recalled infielder/outfielder Addison Barger, while designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The club’s 40-man roster drops to 38. For a second consecutive Friday, the Jays have cut a hitter struggling in the majors and replaced him with one hitting well in Triple-A as they look to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Daniel Vogelbach For Assignment
Blue Jays Trade Cavan Biggio To Dodgers
12:15pm: The teams have now announced the trade. 11:16am: The Dodgers are optioning Miguel Vargas to Triple-A to open a spot on the roster for Biggio, reports Jack Harris of the L.A. Times. Vargas has hit well in his tiny sample of work this season, but the Dodgers have moved him from the infield to left field this year and don’t have much playing time available for him at the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Trade Cavan Biggio To Dodgers
MLBTR Podcast: Injured Astros, The Chances Of Bad Teams Rebounding In 2025 And More
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Astros have lost … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Injured Astros, The Chances Of Bad Teams Rebounding In 2025 And More
Cubs Have Reportedly “Privately Discussed” Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Trade
If the Blue Jays make star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. available this summer, it appears that the Cubs would be among the suitors for his services. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported this morning that Chicago’s brass have “privately discussed” the possibility of pursuing Guerrero ahead of the trade deadline next month. Of course, such a deal would be predicated on Toronto … [Read more...] about Cubs Have Reportedly “Privately Discussed” Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Trade