The Royals are bolstering their outfield with a pair of veterans, as K.C. has claimed both Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman off waivers. The Athletic’s Katie Woo reported (X link) that Pham was claimed off the Cardinals’ waiver wire after St. Louis designated him for assignment yesterday, and MLB.com’s Anne Rogers (via X) reported that the Royals also claimed Grossman away from … [Read more...] about Royals Claim Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman
Cubs Claim Shawn Armstrong
The Cubs have claimed reliever Shawn Armstrong from the Cardinals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment on Tuesday. Armstrong’s DFA ended a brief run in St. Louis. The Cards acquired him from the Rays at the trade deadline in a swap sending former top prospect Dylan Carlson to Tampa Bay. Armstrong pitched well in St. Louis, … [Read more...] about Cubs Claim Shawn Armstrong
Cardinals To Place Tommy Pham On Waivers
The Cardinals are going to place outfielder Tommy Pham on waivers, reports Katie Woo of The Athletic. He has not been designated for assignment and can continue playing for the Cards for now. He can also stay with them if he goes unclaimed, but the waivers are irrevocable, so he will be changing teams if any other clubs puts in a claim. He will be postseason eligible for his … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Place Tommy Pham On Waivers
Cardinals Designate Shawn Armstrong For Assignment
The Cardinals announced that they have recalled right-hander Riley O’Brien from Triple-A Memphis. Fellow righty Shawn Armstrong has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. John Denton of MLB.com relayed the news on X prior to the official announcement. Armstrong, 33, was just acquired prior to the trade deadline, with the Cards sending former top prospect … [Read more...] about Cardinals Designate Shawn Armstrong For Assignment
Willson Contreras To Be Placed On Injured List Due To Finger Fracture
Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has suffered a finger fracture and is headed for the injured list, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Per Goold, catcher Ivan Herrera is expected to replace Contreras on the active roster tomorrow. Contreras suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch during the club’s loss to the Twins this evening, and a specific … [Read more...] about Willson Contreras To Be Placed On Injured List Due To Finger Fracture