MLB Trade Rumors

The Rays have designated left-hander Brandon Eisert for assignment, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. That’s the corresponding move for infielder Ha-Seong Kim, whose two-year deal is now official. Eisert, 27, had a brief spell on the Tampa roster. After being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays when that club signed Anthony Santander, the lefty was acquired by … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Brandon Eisert For Assignment

The Rays have been granted a fourth option year on infielder Jonathan Aranda, according to a report from Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Typically, players have three option seasons with one used each season during which the player spends at least 20 days on optional assignment in the minor leagues. A player is considered to be on optional assignment when on a club’s 40-man … [Read more...] about Rays Granted Fourth Option Year On Jonathan Aranda

The Orlando Dreamers announced earlier this week that Hall of Famer Barry Larkin has joined the organization, which has the goal of getting an MLB franchise in the city. Larkin, who now lives in Orlando, has the title of MLB ambassador with the Dreamers. Pat Williams, the late former executive for the NBA’s Orlando Magic, co-founded the Dreamers in 2019 as an effort to get an … [Read more...] about Barry Larkin Joins Group Attempting To Get MLB Franchise In Orlando

The Rays announced their list of non-roster invitees to MLB camp. Reliever Jonathan Hernández signed a minor league deal today and will be in big league Spring Training. He’d elected free agency at the start of the offseason. Hernández, 28, joins the third organization of his career. He’d been a career-long member of the Rangers until last summer. Hernández signed with Texas as … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Jonathan Hernandez To Minor League Deal