Shohei Ohtani will hit a milestone this weekend in his return to pitching. He’s slated to throw live batting practice to teammates before Sunday night’s game at Citi Field (link via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic). It will be his first time throwing to hitters since his 2023 elbow surgery. Ohtani was initially expected to throw BP on Saturday, but the Dodgers pushed that back … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday
Angels Promote Caden Dana
The Angels announced this evening that they have designated right-hander Shaun Anderson. Anderson’s departure would make room for right-hander Caden Dana, who Sam Blum of The Athletic notes is poised to join the club’s bullpen. Anderson, 30, was a third-round pick by the Red Sox all the way back in 2016 who made his big league debut with the Giants in 2019. He’s pitched parts … [Read more...] about Angels Promote Caden Dana
Dodgers Place Kirby Yates On 15-Day IL, Select Lou Trivino
2:19PM: Yates has been officially placed on the 15-day IL with a right hamstring strain, and the Dodgers also announced Trivino’s selection. 12:21PM: The Dodgers will select Lou Trivino’s contract when Yates is placed on the 15-day IL, the Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports. Trivino posted a 5.84 ERA over 12 1/3 innings with the Giants before he was designated for assignment, … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place Kirby Yates On 15-Day IL, Select Lou Trivino
Dodgers Release Austin Barnes
The Dodgers have released catcher Austin Barnes, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He’ll be free to sign a contract with any club once he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already done so. This was the most likely outcome when Barnes was designated for assignment last week as the Dodgers chose to promote Dalton Rushing to the majors. Barnes is making a $3.5MM … [Read more...] about Dodgers Release Austin Barnes
Red Sox Acquire Ryan Noda
Infielder/outfielder Ryan Noda has been traded from the Angels to the Red Sox, according to announcements from both clubs. The Halos, who designated Noda for assignment a few days ago, receive cash considerations in return. The Red Sox optioned Noda to Triple-A Worcester and transferred outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Ryan Noda