In designating Carson Kelly for assignment earlier today, the Diamondbacks are a little short on catching depth, and GM Mike Hazen told reporters (including MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert) that the club was looking out for external catching options. Gabriel Moreno is the catcher of the present and future in Arizona, and beyond backup Jose Herrera, Ali Sanchez and Juan Centeno are the … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Diamondbacks, Yaz, Haniger, Luciano, Profar
Rockies Designate Cole Tucker For Assignment
The Rockies announced they’ve designated utilityman Cole Tucker for assignment. The move opens an active roster spot for Charlie Blackmon, who is back from the 10-day injured list. Colorado also reinstated Sean Bouchard from the 60-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque. The Rox’s 40-man roster remains full. Tucker had a brief stay on Colorado’s roster. The Rox … [Read more...] about Rockies Designate Cole Tucker For Assignment
Rockies Select Cole Tucker
The Rockies announced Monday that they’ve selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Cole Tucker from Triple-A Albuquerque. Infielder Coco Montes was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Colorado had a vacancy on its 40-man roster prior to today’s moves, so the team is now at capacity in that regard. Tucker, 27, returns to the majors for the fifth straight year. The … [Read more...] about Rockies Select Cole Tucker
Marlins Had Interest In Turner, Lynn, Cron Prior To Trade Deadline
The Marlins were one of the league’s busier teams in advance of the trade deadline, as Miami made several moves to bolster its lineup and bullpen for the wild card race. Such names as Josh Bell, David Robertson, Jake Burger, Jorge Lopez, and Ryan Weathers joined the organization, but there were plenty of interesting players on Miami’s radar, including a few who weren’t … [Read more...] about Marlins Had Interest In Turner, Lynn, Cron Prior To Trade Deadline
Braves Acquire Brad Hand
The Braves have acquired reliever Brad Hand from the Rockies, the clubs announced. Minor league reliever Alec Barger goes to Colorado in a one-for-one swap. Atlanta already had an opening on their 40-man roster. Hand was one of the more obvious trade candidates this summer. The veteran reliever signed a buy-low deal with the Rockies late last offseason. He received a $1MM bonus … [Read more...] about Braves Acquire Brad Hand