The Guardians announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Kolby Allard from Triple-A Columbus. Left-hander Erik Sabrowski was moved to the 60-day injured list and right-hander Zak Kent was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding moves. As reported yesterday, Cleveland also called up Doug Nikhazy as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader with the Red … [Read more...] about Guardians Select Kolby Allard
Triston McKenzie Accepts Outright Assignment With Guardians
Triston McKenzie has passed through waivers unclaimed. He has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus. Tim Stebbins of MLB.com was among those to pass along the news. Cleveland designated McKenzie for assignment last week. That the right-hander cleared waivers points to how far his stock has fallen as he’s battled injuries over the past couple seasons. McKenzie is … [Read more...] about Triston McKenzie Accepts Outright Assignment With Guardians
Guardians To Promote Doug Nikhazy
The Guardians list left-hander Doug Nikhazy as their probable starter for the second game of tomorrow’s doubleheader against the Red Sox. Cleveland already added him to their 40-man roster over the offseason. Teams are permitted to carry an extra player on the active roster during a doubleheader, so they won’t need to make any corresponding moves. It’ll be Nikhazy’s major … [Read more...] about Guardians To Promote Doug Nikhazy
Looking Ahead To Club Options: AL Central
MLBTR continues our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the AL Central. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the player at the option price, the player will decline his end in search of a better free agent deal. Previous installments: player options/opt-outs, NL West, … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead To Club Options: AL Central
MLBTR Podcast: Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Cubs’ rotation outlook … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions