2:05pm: The Mariners have now announced the trade, with Gonzales indeed transferred to the 60-day IL as the corresponding move. The lefty has been on the IL since late May due to a left forearm strain and has yet to begin a rehab assignment. He’ll be eligible to return from the IL as soon as this weekend but that doesn’t seem to be a possibility. 2:00pm: The Mariners are … [Read more...] about Mariners To Acquire Trent Thornton From Blue Jays
AL East Notes: Orioles, Red Sox, Hernandez, Jansen, Torres, Cortes
The Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Rays today extended Baltimore’s lead over Tampa Bay to two games, and continued a dream month for the upstart O’s. Between Baltimore’s 13-6 record and the Rays’ 4-14 record in July, the Orioles have completely wiped out their 6.5-game deficit from the start of the month, and now look like genuine World Series contenders. Even with this big … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Orioles, Red Sox, Hernandez, Jansen, Torres, Cortes
Blue Jays Sign Gabe Klobosits To Minors Deal
The Blue Jays have signed right-hander Gabe Klobosits to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. A 36th round pick by the Nationals in the 2017 draft, Klobosits worked his way through the club’s minor league system until 2021, when he dominated the minors with a 1.64 ERA in 38 1/3 innings of work between the Double-A and Triple-A levels. Those strong numbers … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Gabe Klobosits To Minors Deal
Blue Jays Designate Trent Thornton For Assignment
The Blue Jays have announced that right-hander Trent Thornton has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to lefty Génesis Cabrera, whom the Jays have acquired from the Cardinals, which was reported earlier today. Thornton, now 29, made his major league debut for the Jays in 2019. He tossed 154 1/3 innings that year, mostly as a starter, allowing 4.84 earned … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Trent Thornton For Assignment
AL East Notes: Story, Mullins, Green
Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is beginning a rehab assignment today, with Ian Browne of MLB.com relaying the details. Story will play five innings at shortstop in Friday’s game before serving as the designated hitter on Saturday and returning to the shortstop position on Sunday. The shortstop position in Boston has been in flux since it was reported in January that Story had … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Story, Mullins, Green