The Angels are in agreement with Hunter Strickland on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The veteran reliever, who’ll head to Triple-A Salt Lake, had been on a minor league deal with the Rangers. Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reported this afternoon that Texas had granted Strickland his release. It didn’t take long for the … [Read more...] about Angels, Hunter Strickland Agree To Minor League Deal
Ross Stripling Retires
Right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling announced his retirement this morning over social media. He signs off after nine big league seasons with the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Giants, and Athletics. “After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and gratitude, it’s time to hang up the cleats. I never could have imagined the experiences and memories I’d be a part of. They exceeded every … [Read more...] about Ross Stripling Retires
Angels Designate Carl Edwards Jr., Select Jose Fermin
The Angels announced four roster moves Saturday, including the news that right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has been designated for assignment. Right-hander Jose Fermin had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake and southpaw Jake Eder was called up from Triple-A, while righty Victor Mederos was optioned to Salt Lake. Edwards’ minors contract was only selected to the Halos’ … [Read more...] about Angels Designate Carl Edwards Jr., Select Jose Fermin
Eddie Rosario Elects Free Agency
Eddie Rosario elected free agency on Friday, according to his transaction log on MLB.com (h/t Eric Stephen of True Blue LA). The Dodgers designated the veteran outfielder for assignment last weekend when they activated Shohei Ohtani from the paternity list. After Rosario cleared waivers, the Dodgers sent him outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he exercised his right to … [Read more...] about Eddie Rosario Elects Free Agency
Carl Edwards Jr. Elects Free Agency
Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been outrighted by the Angels to Triple-A Salt Lake a few days ago but exercised his right to reject that assignment and head to the open market instead. Players have the right to reject an outright assignment if they have at least three years of major league service … [Read more...] about Carl Edwards Jr. Elects Free Agency