Jesus Luzardo was reinstated from the Marlins’ 15-day injured list today, with right-hander Eli Villalobos optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Luzardo struggled to a 6.58 ERA over his first five starts and 26 innings before a mild left flexor strain (initially diagnosed as elbow tightness) sent him to the IL, so the three-week layoff between starts can hopefully … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Luzardo, Ortiz, Johnson, Nationals
Braves Acquire Zack Short From Red Sox
The Red Sox have traded infielder Zack Short to the Braves in exchange for cash considerations, per announcements from both clubs. Boston had designated him for assignment earlier this week. Atlanta opened up a roster spot earlier today by trading Luis Guillorme to the Angels. Short, 29 this month, is a utility player with a distinctly patient approach at the plate. He has 469 … [Read more...] about Braves Acquire Zack Short From Red Sox
Angels Acquire Luis Guillorme, Transfer Anthony Rendon To 60-Day IL
8:40pm: Guillorme is active for tonight’s game against the Royals. The Halos placed both Drury and Rengifo on the 10-day injured list while recalling Kyren Paris in corresponding moves. 10:00am: The Braves announced that Guillorme has been traded to the Angels for a player to be named later or cash. The Angels have also announced the swap, transferring third baseman Anthony … [Read more...] about Angels Acquire Luis Guillorme, Transfer Anthony Rendon To 60-Day IL
NL East Notes: Robles, Bohm, Murphy
Nationals center fielder Victor Robles has played just four games this season due to a hamstring strain he suffered in early April, and manager Dave Martinez told reporters (per MLB.com’s Injury Tracker) on Friday that he’s “running really well” in his rehab assignment, indicating he remains on track for a return at some point this month. Perhaps more notably, Martinez … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Robles, Bohm, Murphy
Braves Place Pierce Johnson On 15-Day Injured List
The Braves placed right-hander Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Johnson’s placement is backdated to May 1. Atlanta also announced that Jackson Stephens’ contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett, and that to create 40-man roster space for Stephens, left-hander Angel Perdomo was moved from the 15-day IL to the 60-day … [Read more...] about Braves Place Pierce Johnson On 15-Day Injured List