The Athletics announced that they have claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Royals and assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Alexander was listed as released on the MLB.com transactions logs but it appears he was still on waivers. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Alexander, 28, was drafted by Atlanta … [Read more...] about Athletics Claim CJ Alexander
Marlins Claim Anthony Veneziano, Designate Three Players For Assignment
The Marlins announced a huge batch of transactions today, including the previously reported claim of right-hander Lake Bachar. They also claimed left-hander Anthony Veneziano off waivers from the Royals. They also reinstated left-hander Josh Simpson from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville. To open 40-man roster spots for those three, they … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Anthony Veneziano, Designate Three Players For Assignment
Royals Manager Matt Quatraro Away From Team Due To Personal Matter
The Royals announced this morning that manager Matt Quatraro is away from the team while he tends to a personal matter. While Quatraro is away, bench coach Paul Hoover is set to serve as the club’s manager. It’s as of now unclear how long Quatraro expects to be away from the club. Quatraro, 50, took the reins in Kansas City following the club’s decision to fire Mike Matheny … [Read more...] about Royals Manager Matt Quatraro Away From Team Due To Personal Matter
Royals Select Yuli Gurriel
The Royals announced a flurry of roster moves this morning, headlined by the club selecting the contract of infielder Yuli Gurriel. The club acquired Gurriel in a cash trade with the Braves yesterday. Also added to the club’s active roster were outfielders Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman, both of whom were claimed off waivers by Kansas City yesterday, and right-hander Alec … [Read more...] about Royals Select Yuli Gurriel
Royals Claim Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman
The Royals are bolstering their outfield with a pair of veterans, as K.C. has claimed both Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman off waivers. The Athletic’s Katie Woo reported (X link) that Pham was claimed off the Cardinals’ waiver wire after St. Louis designated him for assignment yesterday, and MLB.com’s Anne Rogers (via X) reported that the Royals also claimed Grossman away from … [Read more...] about Royals Claim Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman