April 29: Chavez cleared waivers and elected free agency yet again, as relayed by David O’Brien of The Athletic. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he signs a new minor league deal in the next day or two. April 27: The Braves announced this morning that they’ve designated right-hander Jesse Chavez for assignment. The move makes room on the active roster for right-hander Davis Daniel, … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez Elects Free Agency
Braves Release Chasen Shreve
The Braves recently released Chasen Shreve from his minor league contract (h/t to Matt Eddy of Baseball America). The veteran lefty is again a free agent. Shreve signed a non-roster deal with Atlanta in January. It was a return to the organization that drafted him in 2010 and with which he made his big league debut more than a decade ago. He received an invite to major league … [Read more...] about Braves Release Chasen Shreve
MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to answer your questions, … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More!
Braves Sign Austin Cox
The Braves announced that left-hander Austin Cox has been signed to a Major League contract and assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Cox had been in the Royals organization on a minor league deal, but his MLB.com profile page indicates that Triple-A Omaha released him from that contract earlier today. Cox’s big league resume consists only of 35 2/3 innings of 4.54 ERA ball with … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Austin Cox
Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz
The Yankees have claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Braves, according to announcements from both clubs. The Yanks optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and transferred Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list as the corresponding 40-man move. There was no previous indication that Atlanta had designated De La Cruz for assignment, but it appears they … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz