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
Cardinals Place Nolan Arenado On Injured List
The Cardinals placed Nolan Arenado on the 10-day injured list this evening with a right shoulder strain. St. Louis activated Nolan Gorman from his own IL stay in a corresponding move. They also recalled relief pitchers Andre Granillo, Roddery Muñoz and Ryan Fernandez to fill the bullpen spots vacated by recent trades of Steven Matz, Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton. Manager Oli … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Nolan Arenado On Injured List
Cardinals Unlikely To Move Burleson, Donovan, Nootbaar
1:02pm: Though the Cardinals have indeed gotten several calls on Burleson, Nootbaar and Donovan, they’re expected to hold onto all three players, reports Katie Woo of The Athletic. Maton will almost certainly be traded, but that could be the final piece of business for St. Louis today. 8:32am: The Cardinals have already shipped out Ryan Helsley and Steven Matz, and there’s … [Read more...] about Cardinals Unlikely To Move Burleson, Donovan, Nootbaar
Rangers Acquire Phil Maton
The Rangers have added another veteran arm to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Phil Maton from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitchers Mason Molina and Skylar Hales, per announcements from both clubs. Texas designated minor league outfielder Dustin Harris for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. Maton, 32, is playing the current season on a one-year, $2MM … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Phil Maton
Rangers Interested In Hunter Harvey, Phil Maton
The Rangers are looking for bullpen help and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Phil Maton of the Cardinals and Hunter Harvey of the Royals are two of their targets. Rosenthal also mentions Jake Bird of the Rockies and David Bednar of the Pirates but notes that the Rangers expect the asking price on Bednar to be too steep. The Rangers’ interest in Bednar and Bird has … [Read more...] about Rangers Interested In Hunter Harvey, Phil Maton