The White Sox have claimed right-hander Owen White off waivers from the Yankees, according to announcements from both clubs. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week. The Sox moved left-hander Ky Bush to the 60-day injured list as the corresponding move. It was reported last week that Bush would require Tommy John surgery, so he’ll spend the entire 2025 … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Owen White
Yankees Sign Rob Zastryzny To Minor League Deal
The Yankees announced Monday morning that they’ve signed left-handed reliever Rob Zastryzny to a minor league deal and invited him to join their major league camp. Zastryzny was designated for assignment by the Cubs last week and outrighted after he went unclaimed on waivers. However, the veteran southpaw had the right to reject that assignment in favor of free agency. The Cubs … [Read more...] about Yankees Sign Rob Zastryzny To Minor League Deal
Frankie Montas Shut Down With Lat Injury
12:40pm: It’s a lat injury, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post, though the timetable is still unknown. 11:41am: Mets camp has only just begun, but Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that free agent pickup Frankie Montas has not been throwing and will be shut down for a “significant stretch.” Details surrounding the apparent injury have not yet come to light. The Mets … [Read more...] about Frankie Montas Shut Down With Lat Injury
Starling Marte Discusses Trade Talks, Bench Role
Reports surfaced back in December that the Mets were looking into the possibility of a Starling Marte trade, and were willing to eat some of Marte’s $19.5MM salary. The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported today that the Mets “did not come especially close to” moving Marte, though some teams did check in about the possibility and some discussions took place. Marte shared his own … [Read more...] about Starling Marte Discusses Trade Talks, Bench Role
Giancarlo Stanton Behind In Camp Due To Elbow Soreness
Yankees position players reported to camp today ahead of their first full-squad workout tomorrow, and the injury updates have already begun to creep in. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner) today that both veteran slugger Giancarlo Stanton and center fielder Trent Grisham are behind in camp due to injuries. Stanton is suffering from … [Read more...] about Giancarlo Stanton Behind In Camp Due To Elbow Soreness