Los Angeles Angels reliever Luis García is gaining much attention from several teams ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. The New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Kansas City Royals are all interested in García, a 37-year-old veteran righty from the Dominican Republic. The Red Sox are strongly pursuing García as they need arms. The bullpen is a pressing concern … [Read more...] about Angels Reliever Drawing Attention from Several Teams Ahead of Deadline
Report: Dodgers Trade James Paxton to Red Sox for Minor League Pitcher
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly in talks to acquire James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The 35-year-old was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, opening a seven-day window for clubs to trade for Paxton. The veteran started 19 games for Boston in 2023. It is currently unclear what Los Angeles would get in return for … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Trade James Paxton to Red Sox for Minor League Pitcher
Dodgers Sign Recently Released Right-Hander
Less than a week after being released by the Royals, right-hander Jordan Lyles has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers. A starter for most of his career, Jordan Lyles was moved to the bullpen after losing his role as the Royals’ fifth starter to right-hander Alec Marsh. Lyles made five scoreless relief appearances for Kansas City to start the season before being … [Read more...] about Dodgers Sign Recently Released Right-Hander
Dodgers Reliever to Have Season-Ending Surgery
According to sources within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, right-handed reliever Kyle Hurt will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on July 30. Dodgers Nation is reporting that the procedure will be performed in Los Angeles. Dodgers prospect Kyle Hurt is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery, per source Hurt had been out since exiting a July 4 outing with triple-A … [Read more...] about Dodgers Reliever to Have Season-Ending Surgery
Potential Issues Brewing In Red Sox Bullpen Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox have played themselves into playoff contention over the past month and a half, raising a .500 record to 53-42 before the All-Star break. That reportedly changed the organization’s trade deadline policy, at least for now, from on-the-fence to a buyer’s mentality. However, Boston came out of the break and was brutally swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers on the … [Read more...] about Potential Issues Brewing In Red Sox Bullpen Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline