The Red Sox largely failed in their pursuit of starting pitching this winter, swapping lefty Chris Sale out for Lucas Giolito only for the latter to miss the entire 2024 season due to a UCL injury, making right-handed depth options Chase Anderson and Cooper Criswell the club’s only starters added this winter with a chance to impact the 2024 club. The club coming up empty is not … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Red Sox, Paxton, LeMahieu, Blue Jays
Blue Jays Designate Wes Parsons For Assignment
The Blue Jays have selected the contract of right-hander Paolo Espino from Triple-A Buffalo and designated right-hander Wes Parsons for assignment in a corresponding move, the team announced Friday. Parsons, 31, has spent the past two seasons with the Jays after a two-year run in the Korea Baseball Organization. He’s logged just nine innings over three appearances at the MLB … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Wes Parsons For Assignment
Reds To Re-Sign Mike Ford, Claim Yosver Zulueta From Blue Jays
The Reds announced that they’ve claimed Yosver Zulueta from the Blue Jays and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Infielder Matt McLain, who had shoulder surgery this week, has been placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster. Francys Romero reported on Zulueta’s claim prior to the official announcement. The timing is surprising, as Toronto only announced … [Read more...] about Reds To Re-Sign Mike Ford, Claim Yosver Zulueta From Blue Jays
Blue Jays Designate Yosver Zulueta For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves today, selecting the contracts of catcher Brian Serven and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. They had previously opened one roster spot by trading Santiago Espinal to the Reds and opened another today by designating right-hander Yosver Zulueta for assignment. The moves for Serven and Vogelbach were previously reported. Zulueta, … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Yosver Zulueta For Assignment
Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays’ offseason was defined by who they didn’t sign rather than who they did sign, as they came up short in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. Major League Signings Yariel Rodriguez, SP/RP: Five years, $32MM (Rodriguez can opt out after 2027 season, Blue Jays can then exercise $10MM club option for 2027 season) Isiah Kiner-Falefa, IF/OF: Two years, $15MM Justin Turner, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays