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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

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

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

Multiple sources are reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers have designated James Paxton for assignment. Robert Murray of Fansided first broke the news. The serviceable left-hander went five-plus innings Sunday, striking out seven in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Paxton has been a mainstay in a rotation riddled with injuries. This decision is a surprise, given that the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Designate Veteran Starting Pitcher For Assignment