The Blue Jays announced that they have placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 1, due to right patellar tendinitis. His roster spot will go to newly-acquired shortstop Paul DeJong, while the club also recalled right-hander Thomas Hatch and optioned righty Nate Pearson. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet relayed the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Bo Bichette On IL With Right Patellar Tendinitis
Minor 40-Man Moves: Adams, Ortega, Capra
With the trade deadline behind us, a few smaller 40-man transactions from throughout the day that weren’t previously covered: The Angels selected outfielder Jordyn Adams onto the big league roster while transferring Jo Adell and Sam Bachman to the 60-day injured list. The 17th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Adams is set for his major league debut. The 23-year-old outfielder … [Read more...] about Minor 40-Man Moves: Adams, Ortega, Capra
Phillies, Blue Jays, Giants Have Shown Interest In Teoscar Hernandez
The Phillies, Giants and Blue Jays are among the teams that touched base with the Mariners regarding Teoscar Hernández, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). Morosi indicates upwards of six teams have been involved and that a deal involving Hernández before tomorrow’s deadline looks increasingly probable. None of that registers as a surprise. Seattle has hinted at … [Read more...] about Phillies, Blue Jays, Giants Have Shown Interest In Teoscar Hernandez
Blue Jays Acquire Paul DeJong
The Blue Jays moved quickly in the wake of Bo Bichette’s knee injury last night, acquiring veteran shortstop Paul DeJong and cash from the Cardinals for minor league righty Matt Svanson. The Jays designated outfielder Jordan Luplow for assignment to clear a roster spot for DeJong. DeJong, who turns 30 tomorrow, has bounced back offensively this year from an increasingly rough … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Acquire Paul DeJong
Bo Bichette Suffers Knee Injury; Could Affect Blue Jays’ Deadline Plans
Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette suffered a right knee injury last night, and his prognosis figures to weigh heavily on the club’s trade deadline plans. In the third inning of the club’s eventual loss to Baltimore, Bichette hit a potential double down the right field line, rounding first and then slamming on the brakes when right fielder Anthony Santander got the ball in … [Read more...] about Bo Bichette Suffers Knee Injury; Could Affect Blue Jays’ Deadline Plans