The Angels announced that they have claimed right-hander Michael Petersen off waivers from the Blue Jays. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week. To open a roster spot, the Angels designated fellow righty Kelvin Cáceres for assignment. Petersen, 30, made his big league debut with the Dodgers last year, pitching 14 innings with a 6.43 ERA. He went from Los … [Read more...] about Angels Claim Michael Petersen, Designate Kelvin Cáceres For Assignment
Dodgers Hire Farhan Zaidi As Special Advisor
The Dodgers have hired Farhan Zaidi as a special advisor, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. He will also be assisting Dodgers part-owner and chairman Mark Walter with his other sports interests. It’s a homecoming for Zaidi, 48, as he has worked for the Dodgers before. He got his start in the Athletics organization but was hired by the Dodgers in November of 2014, working … [Read more...] about Dodgers Hire Farhan Zaidi As Special Advisor
Dodgers To Re-Sign Enrique Hernandez
The Dodgers and utility man Enrique Hernandez are in agreement on a deal, according to a report from Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The deal is pending a physical, and Hernandez himself announced the news on social media. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, it’s a one-year big league deal for the veteran. Financial terms have not yet been disclosed. The Dodgers have a … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Re-Sign Enrique Hernandez
Dave Roberts Discusses Extension Talks With Dodgers
It’s been a busy offseason in Los Angeles this winter as the reigning World Series champions have worked hard to improve their roster, bringing in high-profile free agents like Blake Snell and Tanner Scott while also securing the services of 23-year-old phenom Roki Sasaki in international free agency. Frustrations from fans around the game led MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to … [Read more...] about Dave Roberts Discusses Extension Talks With Dodgers
Angels, Victor Gonzalez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Angels agreed to a minor league contract with lefty reliever Victor González last month (h/t to Baseball America’s Matt Eddy). The southpaw had been a free agent since the Yankees released him in September. González is looking to rebound after a tough year in the Bronx. The Yankees acquired him from the Dodgers over the 2023-24 offseason. González got into 27 games and … [Read more...] about Angels, Victor Gonzalez Agree To Minor League Deal