Winning the AL East allowed the Blue Jays to bypass the wild card round, and get some needed time off before the ALDS begins on Saturday. The longer break created some hope that Bo Bichette (who hasn’t played since September 6 due to a left PCL sprain) could get healthy enough to be part of Toronto’s first postseason roster, yet at the moment it looks like the shortstop won’t … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Bichette, Bassitt, France, Berrios
MLBTR Podcast: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles
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 Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias to discuss… Elias’s … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles
Nationals, Orelvis Martinez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Nationals and former top prospect Orelvis Martinez have agreed to a minor league deal that’ll carry into the 2026 season, reports Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays and subsequently released earlier in the month. Still just 23 years old (24 in November), Martinez ranked among the sport’s top-100 prospects at … [Read more...] about Nationals, Orelvis Martinez Agree To Minor League Deal
Braves Claim Alek Manoah
The Braves have claimed right-hander Alek Manoah off waivers from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto designated him for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot for Manoah, Atlanta transferred infielder Ozzie Albies to the 60-day injured list. Manoah, 27, has been trending down for a few years but is a former Cy Young contender. In … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Alek Manoah
Blue Jays To Place José Berríos On IL With Elbow Inflammation
The Blue Jays are going to place right-hander José Berríos on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Manager John Schneider relayed the news to reporters, including Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. It’s something he has been “dealing with for a while,” per Schneider, and is getting an MRI. Righty Paxton Schultz is on his way to join the club and will be recalled in a … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Place José Berríos On IL With Elbow Inflammation