The D-backs announced Friday that they’ve claimed catcher René Pinto off waivers from the Orioles. Baltimore designated him for assignment a week ago to create roster space for free agent signee Charlie Morton. Arizona already had two open spots on their 40-man roster, so there’s no corresponding move. Pinto changes hands for the second time this offseason. Baltimore had … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim René Pinto
Orioles “Haven’t Closed The Door On” Re-Signing John Means
John Means is a free agent for the first time in his career, though the southpaw entered the open market under a cloud of uncertainty following Tommy John surgery last June. It was the second TJ procedure in a little over two years’ time for Means, which has limited him to 52 1/3 Major League innings over the 2022-24 seasons. Despite this checkered health situation, a reunion … [Read more...] about Orioles “Haven’t Closed The Door On” Re-Signing John Means
Orioles, Red Sox, Blue Jays Had Interest In Tanner Scott
Tanner Scott is headed to Chavez Ravine, as he became the Dodgers’ latest big-ticket acquisition when he signed a four-year, $72MM deal earlier today. The Cubs, Braves, Mets, and Yankees had all been linked to Scott’s market earlier this winter, but various reports from this afternoon indicated that the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Red Sox also had interest in the left-hander’s … [Read more...] about Orioles, Red Sox, Blue Jays Had Interest In Tanner Scott
Braves Claim Amos Willingham, Designate Allan Winans
The Braves have claimed right-hander Amos Willingham off waivers from the Nationals, per a team announcement. Righty Allan Winans was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Washington had designated Willingham for assignment last week. Willingham, 26, is a Georgia native and Georgia Tech product who’s pitched in the majors in each of the past two seasons with the … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Amos Willingham, Designate Allan Winans
MLBTR Podcast: The Jeff Hoffman Situation, Justin Verlander, And The Marlins’ Rotation
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… Jeff Hoffman signing with … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Jeff Hoffman Situation, Justin Verlander, And The Marlins’ Rotation