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Connor Brogdon Elects Free Agency

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Dodgers right-hander Connor Brogdon went unclaimed on waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He elected minor league free agency. The move clears a spot on L.A.’s 40-man roster before next week’s Rule 5 protection deadline. Brogdon, 29, only appeared in one game with the Dodgers this season, allowing a pair of runs in … [Read more...] about Connor Brogdon Elects Free Agency

Connor Brogdon Picks Free Agency After Being Removed From Dodgers’ 40-Man Roster

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Connor Brogdon elected free agency after clearing waivers and being sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, which removed him from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 40-man roster. The Dodgers acquired Brogdon from the Philadelphia Phillies this past April in exchange for Minor League pitcher Benony Robles, who originally signed with the team as an international free agent in July … [Read more...] about Connor Brogdon Picks Free Agency After Being Removed From Dodgers’ 40-Man Roster

Angels Designate Matt Thaiss For Assignment

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The Angels have designated catcher Matt Thaiss for assignment, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times on X. That’s the corresponding move for the club signing infielder Kevin Newman, as was reported earlier. Thaiss, 30 in May, now seems likely to depart the Angels for the first time in his professional career. He was their first round pick in 2016, getting selected 16th … [Read more...] about Angels Designate Matt Thaiss For Assignment

Notes: Paul Sewald, Tommy John, Hall of Fame

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Set Number: X164541 TK1 As we head into the weekend thinking about Brusdar Graterol having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder, let’s look at a few Dodgers-related things from this week. Usually during the free agent process, most of the rumors come from the standpoint of the teams’ interest, or perhaps an agent floating information on behalf of their … [Read more...] about Notes: Paul Sewald, Tommy John, Hall of Fame