The Blue Jays announced that they have claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Red Sox. Boston had designated him for assignment a few days ago. Catcher Brian Serven has been designated for assignment by the Jays in a corresponding 40-man roster move. More to come. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Tyler Heineman, Designate Brian Serven
Nori Aoki To Retire At NPB Season’s End
Former big league outfielder and current member of Nippon Professional Baseball’s Yakult Swallows Nori Aoki is set to retire following the 2024 campaign, per an announcement from the Swallows yesterday (hat tip to The Yomiuri Shimbun). Aoki, 42, spent parts of six seasons in the majors in addition to a lengthy career in Japan. Aoki’s career first began with the Swallows back in … [Read more...] about Nori Aoki To Retire At NPB Season’s End
Blue Jays Claim Brett De Geus, Designate Yerry Rodriguez
The Blue Jays have claimed righty Brett de Geus off waivers from the Marlins and designated fellow right-hander Yerry Rodriguez for assignment in a corresponding move, the team announced Thursday. De Geus has been optioned to Triple-A. Miami had designated him for assignment earlier this week. De Geus, 26, only pitched 5 2/3 innings for the Marlins. He surrendered four runs on … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Brett De Geus, Designate Yerry Rodriguez
MLBTR Podcast: Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bichette’s Future In Toronto
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, pinch-hitting host Mark Polishuk is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Matt Chapman’s … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bichette’s Future In Toronto
Bichette On Future In Toronto, Long-Term Goals
Throughout a disappointing season for the Blue Jays, the long-term future of stars Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a focal point. Rumors surrounding the pair of second-generation stars dominated headlines early in the summer as the Jays struggled, though they were somewhat quelled by GM Ross Atkins saying in early June that trading either Guerrero or Bichette … [Read more...] about Bichette On Future In Toronto, Long-Term Goals