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
Yankees Designate Adam Ottavino For Assignment
The Yankees announced this morning that they have designated right-hander Adam Ottavino for assignment. The move opens up a roster spot for closer Devin Williams, who is returning from the paternity list. Ottavino, 39, is in his 15th season as a big league player. The veteran made his big league debut in St. Louis with 22 1/3 innings of work back in 2010 but didn’t stick … [Read more...] about Yankees Designate Adam Ottavino For Assignment
Poll: Who Will Win The AL East?
Opening Day has finally arrived, and teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We have been … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The AL East?
Mets Sign Jon Singleton, Niko Goodrum To Minor League Deals
The Mets announced today that they’ve signed first baseman Jon Singleton and infielder Niko Goodrum to minor league deals. Additionally, the club has signed right-hander Jose Marte to a minor league deal according to the transactions tracker on Marte’s MLB.com profile page. Singleton, 33, served as the Astros regular first baseman last year after the club parted ways with Jose … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Jon Singleton, Niko Goodrum To Minor League Deals
Sean Manaea To Be Shut Down Another Two Weeks Due To Setback In Rehab
Mets left-hander Sean Manaea started the season on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain but he’ll need more time than that to rejoin the club. Manager Carlos Mendoza today told reporters, including Tim Healey of Newsday, that the southpaw suffered a setback in his rehab. He got a platelet-rich plasma injection and will be shut down for another two weeks. Even … [Read more...] about Sean Manaea To Be Shut Down Another Two Weeks Due To Setback In Rehab