The Guardians announced that right-hander Carlos Hernández has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to select left-hander Parker Messick, a move which was previously reported. Hernández, 28, was claimed off waivers from the Tigers three weeks ago. Since then, he has tossed seven innings for the Guards, allowing three earned runs but with three walks and … [Read more...] about Guardians Designate Carlos Hernández For Assignment
Guardians Outright Trevor Stephan
The Guardians passed right-handed reliever Trevor Stephan through outright waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. That removes him from the 40-man roster, but Stephan will remain with the organization. While Stephan could have rejected the assignment, doing so would’ve meant forfeiting the remainder of this season’s $2.3MM salary, all of … [Read more...] about Guardians Outright Trevor Stephan
Poll: Who Had The Best Deadline In The AL Central?
The trade deadline has come and gone. While trade season was slow to get started this year, when all was said and done, there were several dozen trades made in a flurry of movement over the final few days before the deadline arrived. The full impact of these trades won’t be known for years to come, but that doesn’t mean we can’t analyze the deals and decide whose haul looks the … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Had The Best Deadline In The AL Central?
Blue Jays, Dodgers Among Teams Interested In Steven Kwan
Steven Kwan is getting “a ton” of interest as the trade deadline approaches, as a source tells The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are two of the teams linked to the Guardians outfielder, with Rosenthal also citing the previously reported interest from the Phillies and Padres. Kwan is having another strong season, with a .287/.351/.411 slash line in 443 … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Dodgers Among Teams Interested In Steven Kwan
Vince Velasquez To Sign With KBO’s Lotte Giants
The Guardians announced this morning that right-hander Vince Velasquez will sign with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization for the remainder of the season. Velasquez has been pitching with Cleveland’s Triple-A affiliate. His contract is being sold to the Giants, who’ll send cash back to Cleveland. Velasquez and his agents at CAA have surely negotiated a deal with … [Read more...] about Vince Velasquez To Sign With KBO’s Lotte Giants