Kevin Gausman is dealing with “general fatigue” in his throwing shoulder, manager John Schneider told reporters (including Keegan Matheson of MLB.com) on Monday morning. The Blue Jays ace underwent an MRI that fortunately revealed no structural damage or injury. While that’s clearly a relief, there’s going to be some level of concern whenever a pitcher of Gausman’s caliber is … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Gausman, Kahnle, Bednar, Medina
Josh Donaldson Announces Retirement
Third baseman Josh Donaldson announced his retirement today on The Mayor’s Office (YouTube link). Back in November, he expressed an openness to playing one more year under the right circumstances, but it now seems the Bringer of Rain has decided it’s time to hang up his spikes. Donaldson, now 38, took a winding path to the major leagues and was a late bloomer, but he … [Read more...] about Josh Donaldson Announces Retirement
Which Is The Best Team In The AL East?
Just over a week ago, MLBTR’s Darragh McDonald discussed the National League Central, which is arguably MLB’s most tightly-contested division. While no other division compares to that projected dogfight, the American League East provides the Central with a worthy rival in that regard as the only other division that Baseball Prospectus’s PECOTA projects to not include a 90-loss … [Read more...] about Which Is The Best Team In The AL East?
Blue Jays Notes: Chapman, Manoah, Tiedemann, Rodriguez
Matt Chapman’s tenure with the Blue Jays ended for good when the third baseman signed with the Giants yesterday, scuttling any chances of a possible return to Toronto. The Blue Jays’ additions of Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Justin Turner didn’t entirely close the door on the possibility that Chapman and the Jays could perhaps reach some sort of deal, especially since we just saw … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Chapman, Manoah, Tiedemann, Rodriguez
Giants To Sign Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman is headed back to the Bay Area. The four-time Gold Glove winner has reportedly agreed to terms with the Giants on a three-year, $54MM guarantee. The Boras Corporation client can opt out after each of the next two seasons. He’ll make $20MM this season, followed by successive $18MM and $16MM player options. The contract has an $18MM average annual value for … [Read more...] about Giants To Sign Matt Chapman