The Yankees will be selecting Carlos Carrasco’s minor league contract, as reported earlier today by Jack Curry of the YES Network. Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirmed the Carrasco move to reporters (including The New York Post’s Greg Joyce) while also noting that right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton will both be starting the season on the injured list. Schmidt has … [Read more...] about Yankees Select Carlos Carrasco; Clarke Schmidt, Ian Hamilton To Begin Season On Injured List
Jose Urena Won’t Opt Out Of Mets Deal, Will Pitch At Triple-A
The Mets made some more camp cuts as Opening Day approaches, as MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo and The Athletic’s Will Sammon were among those who reported that right-handers Jose Urena and Chris Devenski, left-hander Genesis Cabrera, utilityman Donovan Walton, and catcher Jakson Reetz won’t be making the team. The five players were all in camp on minor league contracts, and Urena’s … [Read more...] about Jose Urena Won’t Opt Out Of Mets Deal, Will Pitch At Triple-A
Mets To Sign Billy McKinney To Minor League Deal
The Mets and outfielder Billy McKinney have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Boras Corporation client had been spotted in camp earlier today by Tyler Boronski. McKinney, 30, is a former first-round pick and top 100 prospect. That has led to many big league chances but he hasn’t hit enough to take advantage of them, which has pushed him … [Read more...] about Mets To Sign Billy McKinney To Minor League Deal
Dominic Smith Has Opt-Out Opportunity In Yankees Deal
First baseman Dominic Smith will have the ability to opt out of his minor league deal with the Yankees if he’s not added to the 40-man roster (or, presumably, informed that he will be added prior to Opening Day) by the end of the day, reports SNY’s Andy Martino. Smith joins a few dozen other veterans who’ll have the potential to opt out of their non-roster deals this weekend. … [Read more...] about Dominic Smith Has Opt-Out Opportunity In Yankees Deal
Mets Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal
The Mets signed infielder Diego Castillo to a minor league contract, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Venezuelan journalist Georgeny Pérez first reported the move last week. Castillo, not to be confused with the reliever of the same name, is a 27-year-old utilityman. He played in four games for the Twins last season, collecting two hits in six at-bats. Minnesota … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal