The Giants acquired infielder Osleivis Basabe from the Rays in exchange for cash, according to announcements from both teams. Tampa Bay designated Basabe for assignment earlier in the week. The Giants already had an open 40-man spot to accommodate Basabe. The 24-year-old Basabe’s only big league experience came back in 2023, when he totaled 94 plate appearances across 31 games … [Read more...] about Giants Acquire Osleivis Basabe
MLBTR Podcast: Jack Flaherty Back To Detroit, Max Scherzer, And What’s Next For The Padres
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Tigers re-signing Jack … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Jack Flaherty Back To Detroit, Max Scherzer, And What’s Next For The Padres
Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Most of the clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, which means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move these days. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, however. The 60-day injured list goes away five days after the World Series but comes back when pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Per R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports, … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Rays Designate Brandon Eisert For Assignment
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
Rays Granted Fourth Option Year On Jonathan Aranda
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