Dodgers fans have been waiting for more than a year to see Shohei Ohtani pitch in a major league game in for the club, and that wait might finally be over. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times) that Ohtani will “most likely” make his pitching debut during the Dodgers’ series against the Padres this week. Shortly thereafter, the … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani To Make Dodgers Pitching Debut On Monday
Angels Return Rule 5 Pick Garrett McDaniels To Dodgers
The Angels announced that left-hander Garrett McDaniels has been returned to the Dodgers, as per his status as a Rule 5 Draft pick. McDaniels was designated for assignment earlier this week, and since he went unclaimed on waivers, the Angels were required to offer him back to the Dodgers for $50K (teams that select players away in the R5 give a $100K fee to the club losing the … [Read more...] about Angels Return Rule 5 Pick Garrett McDaniels To Dodgers
Dodgers Plan To Activate Emmet Sheehan This Week
The Dodgers are planning to activate right-hander Emmet Sheehan from the 60-day injured list this week, according to a report from The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. He’ll join the big league rotation upon being activated, though Ardaya notes that the Dodgers don’t plan to decide exact when to activate him until he throws his next bullpen session. Sheehan will require a 40-man … [Read more...] about Dodgers Plan To Activate Emmet Sheehan This Week
Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency
TODAY: Anderson cleared waivers and elected free agency over an outright assignment to Triple-A, the Angels announced. JUNE 13: The Angels announced today that they have selected the contract of infield prospect Christian Moore and recalled right-hander Sam Bachman. In corresponding moves, outfielder Matthew Lugo has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and righty Shaun Anderson … [Read more...] about Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency
Jose Urena Elects Free Agency
Veteran righty José Ureña elected free agency, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He evidently went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday. Ureña made two appearances after signing with L.A. on June 3. He tossed three innings of one-run ball, recording two strikeouts with one walk. Ureña has now suited up for three MLB teams … [Read more...] about Jose Urena Elects Free Agency