We’re three weeks into the 2024 season, and this year’s crop of Rule 5 picks has had an atypical amount of staying power. That’s perhaps in part due to the fact that only ten players were selected in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft, but as of this writing, only one Rule 5 selection has been returned to his original organization. For those unfamiliar, in order to be eligible for the Rule … [Read more...] about 2023 Rule 5 Update: April Edition
Injury Notes: Albies, Suzuki, Basabe, Gipson-Long
The Braves placed Ozzie Albies on the injured list yesterday after the star second baseman fractured a toe on a hit-by-pitch. The Athletic’s David O’Brien writes that the Braves expect Albies’ absence to be closer to one month as opposed to the three months he lost when he broke his foot during the 2022 season. While that’d be well beyond the 10-day minimum, it’s far from a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Albies, Suzuki, Basabe, Gipson-Long
Injury Notes: Garrett, Davis, Lowe, Verlander
The Marlins have been without left-hander Braxton Garrett all season. A shoulder impingement sent the 26-year-old to the injured list to begin the year. Garrett seemed to be nearing a return to the majors after throwing six innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville last week, but he has run into a bit of a setback. Manager Skip Schumaker told reporters that Garrett … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Garrett, Davis, Lowe, Verlander
Rays Place Brandon Lowe On Injured List
April 12: The Rays have now made it official. They announced that Lowe has been placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to April 9, with a right oblique strain. Infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum has been recalled as the corresponding move. April 10: The Rays will place second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The veteran … [Read more...] about Rays Place Brandon Lowe On Injured List
Rays Release Jake Odorizzi
The Rays have released right-hander Jake Odorizzi, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The righty signed a minor league deal with the club about a month ago but he’ll now head back to free agency. Odorizzi, 34, has a lengthy track record of success in the majors but missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder. Given … [Read more...] about Rays Release Jake Odorizzi