Luis Severino is scheduled to start for the Athletics on Sunday when the Mets and A’s face off in Sacramento, and as the veteran righty gets set to face his old team, Severino opened up about New York’s limited pursuit of a reunion last winter when Severino was a free agent. Severino told SNY and other media members that he had interest in re-signing with the Mets last winter, … [Read more...] about Luis Severino Discusses Offseason Talks With Mets
Yankees Place Marcus Stroman On 15-Day IL, Select Allan Winans
The Yankees announced that right-hander Marcus Stroman was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation. Right-hander Allan Winans is taking Stroman’s spot on the active roster, after Winans’ contract was selected from Triple-A. It has been a brutal start to the season for Stroman, who has an 11.57 ERA over three starts and 9 1/3 innings. The lowest point … [Read more...] about Yankees Place Marcus Stroman On 15-Day IL, Select Allan Winans
Adam Ottavino Elects Free Agency
The Yankees announced that righty Adam Ottavino cleared waivers, rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and elected free agency. New York designated Ottavino for the second time in a week on Tuesday. He elected free agency following his first DFA and quickly re-signed. A similar path could play out here, though it’s not a guarantee. Ottavino stated … [Read more...] about Adam Ottavino Elects Free Agency
Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy
Former major leaguer Octavio Dotel has died in a tragic accident, per multiple sources out of the Dominican Republic, including Diario Libre. The roof of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Full details of the tragedy are still emerging but Diario Libre says at least 27 people have died while rescue efforts continue. It was … [Read more...] about Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy
Yankees, Cooper Hummel Agree To Minor League Contract
The Yankees reached agreement with corner outfielder/first baseman/catcher Cooper Hummel on a minor league deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. He had elected free agency yesterday after being outrighted off Houston’s 40-man roster. The Gaeta Sports Management client would be paid at an $820K rate for time spent in the big leagues, Passan adds. He’ll start his tenure at Triple-A … [Read more...] about Yankees, Cooper Hummel Agree To Minor League Contract