The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Buck Farmer, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. Farmer had been a free agent since mid-April, when the Braves released him from a minor league deal. Farmer, 34, spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Tigers. After moving into a full-time bullpen role in 2018, he was a solid middle reliever … [Read more...] about Angels, Buck Farmer Agree To Minor League Deal
Dodgers Sign Lou Trivino To Minors Deal
The Dodgers have signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a minor league contract, MLBTR’s Anthony Franco reports. Trivino was only briefly on the open market, as he elected to become a free agent just yesterday after he was designated for assignment by the Giants and cleared waivers. Trivino inked a minors deal with San Francisco during the offseason, and he locked in a $1.5MM … [Read more...] about Dodgers Sign Lou Trivino To Minors Deal
AL West Notes: Trout, Wesneski, Kirby, Gilbert
When Angels superstar Mike Trout first went on the injured list just over a week ago due to a bone bruise in his left knee, Trout expressed optimism that he would be able to return after a minimum stay. He’s eligible to be activated on Sunday, but that optimistic ultimately will not come to pass. Trout told reporters (including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com) that while he’s … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Trout, Wesneski, Kirby, Gilbert
Dodgers Claim Yoendrys Gómez
April 26: The Dodgers have formally added Gómez to their active roster. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander Noah Davis. April 25: The Dodgers have claimed right-hander Yoendrys Gómez off waivers from the Yankees, according to announcements from both clubs. The Yankees designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Dodgers have had an open 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Dodgers Claim Yoendrys Gómez
Angels Select Shaun Anderson, Transfer Ben Joyce To 60-Day IL
The Angels made several roster moves this afternoon, selecting Shaun Anderson’s contract and recalling Matthew Lugo from Triple-A. To make room on the active roster, they optioned Ryan Johnson to High-A and placed Gustavo Campero on the 10-day injured list. In addition, they made room for Anderson on the 40-man roster by transferring Ben Joyce to the 60-day IL. Anderson, 30, … [Read more...] about Angels Select Shaun Anderson, Transfer Ben Joyce To 60-Day IL