The Rangers announced that they have claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment earlier this week. Texas had a 40-man vacancy and doesn’t need to make a corresponding move. Kent, 28 in February, returns to his original organization. The Rangers drafted him back in 2019. He got a 40-man roster spot in November … [Read more...] about Rangers Claim Zak Kent
Cardinals Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment
The Cardinals have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Bruihl had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last month. Right-hander Zak Kent has been designated for assignment by the Cards today in a corresponding 40-man roster move. It’s the second cash deal of the winter for … [Read more...] about Cardinals Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment
Angels Interested In Nolan Arenado
As the Cardinals continue to pursue trades of their veterans, the Angels have emerged as a potential destination for Nolan Arenado. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic connected the third baseman to the Halos last week, and colleagues Will Sammon and Katie Woo echoed the sentiment this week. Two potential roadblocks existed for an Arenado deal, one for each side, though the Angels … [Read more...] about Angels Interested In Nolan Arenado
Joe Kelly Announces End Of His Playing Career
After 13 Major League seasons, reliever Joe Kelly has decided to call a career, as the right-hander told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford on a recent edition (audio link) of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast. In his usual irreverent fashion, the 37-year-old Kelly declined to say he was officially retiring, taking issue with the term itself. “Retiring is like, something that my … [Read more...] about Joe Kelly Announces End Of His Playing Career
Mariners Reluctant To Deal From Major League Roster
The Mariners are still hoping to make at least one more notable splash between now and Opening Day, but Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times suggests that they’re reluctant to deal anyone from their big league roster to make it happen. Divish writes that the M’s are willing to move top pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje in a package for Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan but are … [Read more...] about Mariners Reluctant To Deal From Major League Roster
