The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson. Fellow righty José Fermín has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, left-hander Garrett McDaniels has been reinstated from the injured list and designated for assignment. Anderson has a 6.30 ERA over 10 relief innings for the … [Read more...] about Angels Select Shaun Anderson, Designate Garrett McDaniels For Assignment
Poll: Which Contender Should Be Most Aggressive On The Rotation Market?
Trade season is fast approaching, and teams have mostly begun to start sorting themselves between the contenders and pretenders. At almost every trade deadline, there’s one need that teams prioritize filling than any other: starting pitching. There’s no such thing as too many starters, and that’s become even more true in recent years as pitching injuries have skyrocketed. … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Contender Should Be Most Aggressive On The Rotation Market?
Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr.
The Angels and Giants swung a trade this evening, as San Francisco sent first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to Anaheim in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. The Giants are sending cash to Anaheim as part of the deal alongside Wade. The Angels designated right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks for assignment to make room for Wade on the 40-man roster. Wade, … [Read more...] about Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr.
Dodgers Place Tony Gonsolin On 15-Day IL; Activate Michael Kopech, Kirby Yates
The Dodgers’ injury-plagued bullpen got some reinforcements today, as the team activated Kirby Yates from the 15-day injured list and Michael Kopech from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Chris Stratton was designated for assignment to open up space for Kopech on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, while Yates returns to take the place of yet another injured pitcher, as Los … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place Tony Gonsolin On 15-Day IL; Activate Michael Kopech, Kirby Yates
Angels Notes: Soler, Trout, Stephenson
Slugger Jorge Soler exited today’s Angels game in the second inning, and the Angels later announced that it was due to groin tightness. Soler was already known to be day-to-day due to the groin issue in recent days, but evidently it flared up during this evening’s game against the Mariners. An update on Soler’s status will likely be available after the game, but the issue is … [Read more...] about Angels Notes: Soler, Trout, Stephenson