The Cardinals announce that they have claimed right-hander Jorge Alcalá off waivers from the Red Sox. Boston designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Cards had several 40-man roster openings from their deadline dealings. Alcalá is out of options, so the Cards will need to make a corresponding active roster move once he reports to the team. Alcalá, 30, has a decent … [Read more...] about Cardinals Claim Jorge Alcalá
Cardinals Claim Anthony Veneziano From Marlins
The Cardinals claimed reliever Anthony Veneziano off waivers from the Marlins, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Miami had designated him for assignment last week when they promoted outfielder Jakob Marsee. Veneziano is a 6’5″ lefty who has made 38 MLB appearances over the past three years. He has a combined 3.93 … [Read more...] about Cardinals Claim Anthony Veneziano From Marlins
Poll: Who Had The Best Deadline In The NL Central?
The trade deadline has come and gone. While trade season was slow to get started this year, when all was said and done, there were several dozen trades made in a flurry of movement over the final few days before the deadline arrived. The full impact of these trades won’t be known for years to come, but that doesn’t meant we can’t analyze the deals and decide whose haul looks … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Had The Best Deadline In The NL Central?
Blue Jays Have Shown Interest In Phil Maton
The Blue Jays are looking to bolster their bullpen and the Cardinals have arms available. The Jays were previously connected to Ryan Helsley, though he has now been traded to the Mets. The Jays and Cards clubs have also discussed right-hander Phil Maton, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Maton, 32, is often underrated by fans and the baseball industry. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Have Shown Interest In Phil Maton
Red Sox Acquire Steven Matz
July 31st: The trade has been officially announced by the Red Sox. Righty Hunter Dobbins has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot. Dobbins suffered a season-ending ACL tear earlier this month. July 30: The Red Sox and Cardinals have agreed to a trade that will send left-hander Steven Matz to Boston, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Corner infield … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Steven Matz