MLB Trade Rumors

Longtime catcher Wilson Ramos is retiring after 12 seasons in the majors and 18 overall seasons of pro ball.  The 37-year-old Ramos announced back in February that he was stepping away from the game, and it became official today when “the Buffalo” signed a one-day ceremonial contract to retire as a member of the Nationals. Beginning his career as an international signing for … [Read more...] about Wilson Ramos Retires

The Rays were dealt a frustrating blow this evening, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that southpaw Shane McClanahan has paused his throwing progression and is seeking additional medical opinions on the nerve issue in his triceps that’s kept him sidelined since Spring Training. The decision came after McClanahan was “not feeling 100%” during his first full-distance … [Read more...] about Shane McClanahan Pauses Rehab, Seeking Further Opinions On Nerve Issue

The Rays have called left-hander Ian Seymour up from Triple-A Durham, with right-hander Cole Sulser optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.  No 40-man move was required, as Tampa already added Seymour to its 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft. The 26-year-old Seymour will be making his Major League debut whenever he makes his first appearance for … [Read more...] about Rays Promote Ian Seymour

Outfielder Travis Jankowski has cleared waivers and elected free agency, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. There wasn’t any indication the Rays removed him from their 40-man roster but it appears they quietly put him on waivers recently. This drops their 40-man roster count from 39 to 38. More to come. … [Read more...] about Travis Jankowski Elects Free Agency

The Rays optioned top prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham this afternoon. That opens a spot on the active roster for Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Mangum is back after a five-week absence due to a left groin strain. Simpson heads back down after a six-week run on the big league roster. The Rays selected his contract in the middle of … [Read more...] about Rays Option Chandler Simpson