The Braves have claimed Alexis Diaz off waivers from the Dodgers, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. Atlanta has space available on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is necessary to bring Diaz into the organization. Diaz, 29 later this month, was traded to the Dodgers by the Reds earlier this year after surrendering eight runs in six innings of work prior to … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Alexis Diaz
Angels Select Sammy Peralta, Designate Chad Stevens
The Angels announced that left-hander Sammy Peralta’s contract has been selected from Triple-A Salt Lake. In corresponding moves for the 28-man and 40-man rosters, righty Chase Silseth was optioned to Triple-A, and infielder Chad Stevens was designated for assignment. After beginning his season in the Mexican League and posting a 2.53 ERA over 21 1/3 innings with El Aguila de … [Read more...] about Angels Select Sammy Peralta, Designate Chad Stevens
Dodgers Place Dalton Rushing On 10-Day Injured List
The Dodgers placed catcher Dalton Rushing on the 10-day injured list this evening due to a right shin contusion this afternoon, per a team announcement. Rushing’s spot on the active roster will go to catcher Chuckie Robinson, who the Dodgers have selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Robinson will take the 40-man roster spot of right-hander Matt Sauer, who was designated for … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place Dalton Rushing On 10-Day Injured List
Dodgers To Select Ben Rortvedt
The Dodgers are going to select catcher Ben Rortvedt to their roster, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. That’s to give the club another catcher for the next few days as it’s unlikely Will Smith will play this weekend. Ardaya noted earlier that Dalton Rushing will start tonight, so Rortvedt will presumably back him up while Smith rests. Corresponding moves will be required … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Select Ben Rortvedt
Dodgers Designate Alexis Díaz For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt, a move that was previously reported. In corresponding moves, they optioned infielder Alex Freeland and designated right-hander Alexis Díaz for assignment. Díaz, 28, was Cincinnati’s closer not too long ago but has fallen on hards times lately. In 2023, he racked up 37 saves for the Reds. He … [Read more...] about Dodgers Designate Alexis Díaz For Assignment