Tyler Glasnow was initially supposed to start for the Dodgers in tonight’s series opener in Baltimore. Los Angeles instead pushed Shohei Ohtani up from his scheduled start on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that came about after Glasnow reported back stiffness this afternoon (link via Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register). Roberts framed it as a precautionary … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Glasnow, Smith, Rushing
Davey Johnson Passes Away
Longtime Major League manager and infielder Davey Johnson passed away on Friday at age 82. A four-time All-Star during his 13-year playing career, Johnson went on to manage five different teams over 17 seasons as a manager, capturing a World Series with the Mets in 1986. Breaking into the majors with the Orioles in 1965, he emerged as Baltimore’s everyday second baseman the … [Read more...] about Davey Johnson Passes Away
Angels Select Sebastian Rivero, Transfer Jorge Soler To 60-Day Injured List
6:17pm: Rather than shutting Anderson down, the Halos moved Jorge Soler from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list as the corresponding move. The designated hitter/corner outfielder has been out since July 24 with lower back issues. The transfers backdates to his initial IL placement, so Soler could theoretically return for the last week of the season. He hasn’t begun a rehab … [Read more...] about Angels Select Sebastian Rivero, Transfer Jorge Soler To 60-Day Injured List
Braves Claim Alexis Diaz
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