The Angels announced Thursday that they’ve claimed utilityman Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Rays, who’d designated him for assignment earlier in the week. In a corresponding move, the Halos recalled righty Kelvin Caceres from Triple-A and placed him on the major league 60-day injured list. Goodrum appeared in nine games with Tampa Bay but tallied only 18 plate appearances, … [Read more...] about Angels Claim Niko Goodrum
East Notes: Riley, Rodriguez, Poche, Winker
Austin Riley left tonight’s game in the fourth inning with what the Braves described as left side tightness. The removal was specifically cited to be “a precaution,” so there isn’t yet any indication that Riley may have suffered an oblique-related injury. Speaking with reporters (including Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) afterwards, Riley said he felt the … [Read more...] about East Notes: Riley, Rodriguez, Poche, Winker
Rays Activate Pete Fairbanks From 15-Day Injured List
The Rays have activated right-hander Pete Fairbanks from the 15-day injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (via X). Right-hander Edwin Uceta has been optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Fairbanks will return just short of three weeks after being placed on the IL with an unspecified nerve problem, so it’s good to see the reliever back in action … [Read more...] about Rays Activate Pete Fairbanks From 15-Day Injured List
Sean Burroughs Passes Away
Former big league infielder Sean Burroughs passed away this week at just 43 years of age, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Tragically, the former Little League World Series hero and No. 9 overall draft pick collapsed while coaching his son’s little league game. The son of former No. 1 overall draft pick, two-time All-Star, and 1974 American League MVP Jeff Burroughs, Sean … [Read more...] about Sean Burroughs Passes Away
Yankees Claim Colby White
The Yankees announced Thursday that they’ve claimed right-hander Colby White off waivers from the Rays, who’d designated him for assignment late last week. White has been optioned to Double-A Somerset. The Yankees already had an open 40-man spot after designating outfielder Taylor Trammell for assignment and outrighting him to Triple-A, so a corresponding 40-man move isn’t … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Colby White