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
Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion
12:07pm: The Twins and Astros have indeed talked about the possibility of a Correa trade but aren’t close to an agreement, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. 9:52am: As the Astros seek help in the infield following injuries to Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Pena, they’ve looked into the possibility of bringing Carlos Correa back to Houston, as first reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion
