MLB News
Eddie Rosario
ATL • DH
15 days ago
Braves signed OF Eddie Rosario to a one-year contract.
He’s replacing Jarred Kelenic in the roster. There’s not really anything to lose here, even though Rosario struggled during his time with the Braves last season. The 33-year-old just hit .339/.406/.542 in 14 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City before the Dodgers gave him a brief callup and then outrighted him. Odds are that he’ll start against most righties for now, though he could find himself out of a job once Ronald Acuña Jr. returns.
Jarred Kelenic
ATL • RF
15 days ago
Braves optioned OF Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett.
This is really where he should have opened the year. Kelenic was hitting .167/.231/.300 in 65 plate appearances, with his only two RBI coming on solo homers. (He was 2-for-23 with men on base and 0-for-11 with RISP.) There’s still a chance that Kelenic will turn into a quality platoon outfielder at some point, but the 25-year-old has gotten 406 big-league games with which to prove himself, and he’s managed just an 84 OPS+ to date.
Jordan Walker
ARI • RF
15 days ago
Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs, and a steal for Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
It’s getting a bit silly at this point. Lawlar is one of the top prospects in all of baseball and is slashing .356/.451/.644 in 26 games with five home runs, 26 RBI, 29 runs scored, and 12 steals. He has started playing third base in Triple-A as well, which could create a full-time spot for him in Arizona with Eugenio Suarez moving to DH. Lawlar should be up relatively soon and deserves to be stashed in all league types.
Ryan Walker
MIA •
15 days ago
Ryan Weathers (forearm) threw three hitless innings for Single-A Jupiter on Sunday.
Weathers struck out six and walked nobody on the day. Obviously, allowing not one single baserunner in three innings is a pretty solid outing. He needed just 35 pitches (25 strikes) to get through the outing and, most importantly, held his velocity gains from spring training. He will probably move to High-A or Double-A for his next rehab start this week and could be back in Miami by the middle of May.
Otto Lopez
PHI • 2B
15 days ago
Phillies INF prospect Otto Kemp went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Kemp now has seven home runs on the season and is hitting .313 with a 1.072 OPS. More importantly, he has played games at 2B, 3B, LF, and 1B for Lehigh Valley this season, which means the Phillies could eventually call him up as a super utility player. His primary position is third base, so he could be an option there if Alec Bohm continues to struggle, but Kemp hit 16 home runs and stole 20 bases in the minors last year, so there is some power and speed here if he ever gets a shot.
Michael McGreevy
STL •
15 days ago
Cardinals RHP prospect Michael McGreevy allowed three runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings for Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
McGreevy struck out four and walked three on the day and is now sporting a 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 25/7 K/BB ratio in 28 2/3 innings this season. The right-hander almost won a rotation spot out of spring training, and the Cardinals’ starting pitching has really struggled of late, so there is a window for him to push his way into the big league rotation. However, he’s going to have to pitch a little better to force St. Louis’ hand.
Matt Shaw
CHC • 3B
15 days ago
Cubs 3B prospect Matt Shaw went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Shaw has gotten off to a slow start at Iowa, hitting just 5-for-26 in his first seven games. However, he has five walks and just one strikeout, and will most likely quickly show that he is too talented to remain at that level for long. It may just take another few weeks before that works itself out, which makes him hard to stash in most league types.
Chas McCormick
HOU • RF
15 days ago
The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports that "[Chas] McCormick’s spot on the major-league roster has never felt more tenuous.”
The 30-year-old McCormick is slashing .318/.423/.364 on the season but has been limited to just 29 plate appearances, and the Astros have also said that Cam Smith will start taking fly balls in centerfield. As Rome points out, “The entire premise of carrying McCormick centered on his ability to back up Jake Meyers in center field and serve as a late-game defensive replacement for Smith or Altuve in the corners.” If the Astros don’t need McCormick as a late-game defensive replacement and Zach Dezenzo begins to show more offensive promise, there is little need for McCormick on the roster. Rome adds, “The act of exposing Smith to center field accentuates how far McCormick has fallen in the organizational hierarchy. That he has taken 19 plate appearances since April 3 — and sacrifice-bunted during two of them — further demonstrates his standing.”
Source: The Athletic
Hunter Brown
HOU •
15 days ago
The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports that the chances of Hunter Brown agreeing to a contract extension with Houston are “narrow, if not nonexistent.”
That’s not to say that Brown is leaving the Astros, but Rome believes it’s a near certainty that Brown will test the free agent market and try to command a big payday. Something we probably could have pieced together when he changed his agent and hired Scott Boras. According to Rome, “Brown was interested in an extension last spring, but talks with Houston’s front office never materialized into anything substantial.” At the time, Brown had a 4.60 ERA across 176 MLB innings, so it’s understandable that the Astros were uncertain, but they’re probably kicking themselves now.
Source: The Athletic
Hunter Brown
HOU •
15 days ago
The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports that the chances of Hunter Brown agreeing to a contract extension with Houston as “narrow, if not nonexistent.”
That’s not to say that Brown is leaving the Astros, but Rome believes it’s a near certainty that Brown will test the free agent market and try to command a big payday. Something we probably could have pieced together when he changed his agent and hired Scott Boras. According to Rome, “Brown was interested in an extension last spring, but talks with Houston’s front office never materialized into anything substantial.” At the time, Brown had a 4.60 ERA across 176 MLB innings, so it’s understandable that the Astros were uncertain, but they’re probably kicking themselves now.
Source: The Athletic
Jacob deGrom
MIL •
15 days ago
Brewers RHP prospect Jacob Misiorowski threw five shutout innings for Triple-A Nashville on Sunday, allowing just three hits, striking out eight, and walking one.
The lanky right-hander flashed 100 mph on his four-seamer and just looked flat-out dominant. Misiorowski has always had the ability to match the other top-tier pitching prospects, but his command, or lack thereof, had many scouts assuming he would end up in the bullpen. For that reason, his one walk in this game is a great sign. On the season, Misiorowski has a 38/13 K/BB ratio in 29 2/3 innings while posting a 1.82 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. That’s a step in the right direction in regards to walks, but still a touch higher than we’d like. Keep an eye on him because if he gets the command figured out, he’d be a must-stash prospect.
Justin Martinez
ARI •
15 days ago
Justin Martinez (shoulder fatigue) got the save for the Diamondbacks on Sunday but showed diminished velocity.
Martinez was able to nail down the save against the Braves, but his four-seamer was down three mph, and his sinker was 2.6 mph slower than his yearly average. He threw 15 of his 26 pitches for strikes, and there’s some real concern that his shoulder is just not right. Even if there isn’t a major injury, it might make sense for Arizona to rest him for a little bit until he’s 100 percent right. That could mean save opportunities for Shelby Miller and also Kevin Ginkel, who is set to come off the IL this week.
Justin Martinez
ARI •
15 days ago
Justin Martinez (shoulder fatigue) got the save for the Diamondbacks on Sunday but had diminished velocity.
Martinez was able to nail down the save against the Braves, but his four-seamer was down three mph, and his sinker was 2.6 mph slower than his yearly average. He threw 15 of his 26 pitches for strikes, and there’s some real concern that his shoulder is just not right. Even if there isn’t a major injury, it might make sense for Arizona to rest him for a little bit until he’s 100 percent right. That could mean save opportunities for Shelby Miller and Kevin Ginkel, who is set to come off the IL this week.
Trea Turner
PHI • SS
16 days ago
Trea Turner went 3-for-5 and drove in a pair of runs on Sunday night, propelling the Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Turner got the Phillies on the board in the third inning with an RBI single off of Jameson Taillon that plated Bryson Stott. He then strolled to the dish with the bases loaded and one out in the 10th inning, and hit a slow roller to third base that he beat out at first to bring in another run. With his three-hit attack, the 31-year-old infielder is now slashing .262/.345/.330 on the season with just one homer, nine RBI and six stolen bases.
Bryson Stott
PHI • 2B
16 days ago
Bryson Stott tripled, walked and scored a run on Sunday night as the Phillies eked out an extra-inning victory over the Cubs in Chicago.
Stott smacked a one-out triple off of Jameson Taillon in the third inning then scored the Phillies’ first run on the night as Trea Turner delivered a single into left field. Stott also worked a walk during his squad’s two-run rally in the 10th inning. For the season, the 27-year-old second baseman is now hitting .292/.367/.438 with two homers, 14 RBI and five stolen bases.
Jordan Romano
PHI •
16 days ago
Jordan Romano notched his second save of the season on Sunday night, working a scoreless 10th inning against the Cubs to protect a two-run lead.
The 32-year-old right-hander looked sharp in this one, getting Michael Busch on strikes to start the inning and then Dansby Swanson on a fly ball to left field. He then got Nico Hoerner on a comebacker to end the ballgame. He’s still buried on the depth chart for saves at the moment, but it’s nice to see Romano start to figure things out on the mound, throwing 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes on Sunday. He still sports a horrifying 12.19 ERA on the season.
Aaron Nola
PHI •
16 days ago
Aaron Nola pitched well in a no-decision against the Cubs on Sunday evening, allowing one run on three hits over his seven innings.
The 31-year-old right-hander racked up six strikeouts in what was his finest start of the season while allowing only one base on balls. The only damage done against him came on an RBI double off the bat of Pete Crow-Armstrong in the second inning. Aside from that, Nola was in complete command. He got 16 swings and misses on 99 pitches on the night — four or more on each of his changeup, knuckle curve and cutter — while posting a CSW of 30 percent. He’ll look to further improve upon his 5.40 ERA and 1.40 WHIP when he takes on the Diamondbacks at home on Saturday.
Ryan Pressly
CHC •
16 days ago
Ryan Pressly (knee) looked terrific in his return to action on Sunday night, working a scoreless ninth inning in a tied game against the Phillies.
Pressly was tasked with facing the heart of the Phillies’ lineup and got right to work — getting Trea Turner on a ground ball to third base and Bryce Harper on a ground ball to shortstop. He then issued a two-out walk to Kyle Schwarber before retiring Nick Castellanos on a fly ball to end the inning. The right-hander showed no signs of his right knee issue bothering him and his velocity was exactly where you’d hope it would be. It looks like Pressly still has a lock on the closer’s gig for the time being.
Jameson Taillon
CHC •
16 days ago
Jameson Taillon was outstanding in a no-decision against the Phillies on Sunday night, surrendering only one run on five hits over seven strong frames.
The right-hander struck out two batters on the evening and did not issue a free pass. He induced a ton of weak contact and kept the Phillies’ hitters off-balance for much of the evening. The only run that scored against him came on an RBI single by Trea Turner in the third inning. Taillon got just four whiffs on 88 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 20 percent. The 33-year-old hurler now boasts a 4.05 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and a 26/7 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings through his first six starts on the season. He’ll take on the Brewers his next time out in Milwaukee on Saturday.
Geraldo Perdomo
ARI • SS
16 days ago
Geraldo Perdomo hit his fourth homer and swiped two bases Sunday in the Diamondbacks’ 6-4 defeat of the Braves.
Perdomo’s homer was his only hit, but he had an RBI groundout in the first and he swiped second and third after reaching on a fielder’s choice in the seventh. One of the year’s nicest fantasy surprises, he has four homers, 21 RBI and six steals through 28 games. However, he still figures to return to the bottom of the Arizona lineup after Ketel Marte is activated, which will likely cost him much of his fantasy value.
Brandon Pfaadt
ARI •
16 days ago
Brandon Pfaadt allowed three runs — two earned — over six innings and struck out six in a win over the Braves on Sunday.
Pfaadt spent much of the day pitching his way out of trouble while giving up nine hits and improved to 5-1 with a 2.78 ERA. His peripherals don’t really back up the strong record, making him a potential sell-high candidate. Still, we’d expect his peripherals to improve, even if his ERA climbs some in the process. He’ll make his next start in Philadelphia.
Justin Martinez
ARI •
16 days ago
Justin Martinez picked up his third save despite allowing a run in the ninth Sunday against the Braves.
Martinez opened the inning with a hit by pitch and a walk. He induced a double-play ball afterwards, but he then allowed an RBI double and a second walk before getting Ozzie Albies to flyout to center to end the game. Often very wild in the minors, Martinez has been quite a bit better than expected in that area as a major leaguer, particularly in opening this season with an 11/2 K/BB in nine innings. Especially with A.J. Puk out, it’d be rough for the Diamondbacks if his control started to wane now.
Alex Verdugo
ATL • LF
16 days ago
Alex Verdugo finished 4-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Verdugo already has two four-hit games for the Braves, though he’s 4-for-28 in his other six contests. He isn’t the worst option in mixed leagues for teams looking more for batting average than homers or steals. However, his limitations in those categories hold him back from sporting real value.
Tyler Glasnow
LAD •
16 days ago
Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts told reporters after Sunday’s game that the injured list is “certainly a possibility” for Tyler Glasnow (shoulder).
Glasnow was pulled from Sunday’s start after one inning due to discomfort in his shoulder. The right-hander told reporters afterwards that the shoulder has been and on-and-off thing for him as he attempts to adapt his delivery to prevent the elbow issues that have plagued him in the past. It’s much more important for the Dodgers to get him right for the postseason than it is to win some meaningless games in May, so don’t be surprised to see them take a cautious approach here.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
Aaron Judge
NYY • RF
16 days ago
Aaron Judge clubbed his eighth home run of the season, powering the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays and a sweep of Sunday’s doubleheader.
Judge delivered the biggest blow in the ballgame as he crushed the first pitch Chris Bassitt threw in the sixth inning for a 376-foot (104.2 mph EV) opposite-field go-ahead solo homer. That would prove to be the difference in the ballgame. The 33-year-old superstar finished the day 1-for-4. He’s slashing an absolutely absurd .406/.500/.717 with eight homers, 27 RBI and three stolen bases through his first 28 games.
Trent Grisham
NYY • CF
16 days ago
Trent Grisham smacked a solo home run and drew a pair of walks on Sunday as the Yankees bested the Blue Jays to take both games of their doubleheader.
Grisham opened the scoring in the ballgame with a 401-foot (107.7 mph EV) leadoff blast off of Chris Bassitt to start the home half of the first inning. He also walked twice in the ballgame, reaching base safely in three of his four plate appearances. On the season, he’s slashing a robust .298/.385/.684 with seven long balls and 14 RBI. He’s worthy of a look in deeper mixed leagues for as long as he sees consistent playing time with the Bombers.