#catcher

#catcher

Connor Wong is entering his second full season as the starting catcher for the Boston Red Sox.

Wong is focused on improving his hitting and defensive skills, aiming for more consistent at-bats and fixing areas such as receiving and blocking. [ more ]

The Giants placed catcher Patrick Bailey on the 7-day concussion IL after sustaining a blow with blurred vision. [ more ]

Sacramento River Cats won a game 9-8 after position player Donovan Walton pitched two scoreless innings.

Catcher Jakson Reetz stands out after Giants traded Joey Bart, providing valuable MLB-playable AAA depth. [ more ]

The Cubs traded journeyman catcher to the Mets for additional depth behind the plate. [ more ]

The Phillies signed Beau Burrows and Godoy to minor league deals.

Godoy brings strong Triple-A level performance and defensive skills to the Phillies' catching roster. [ more ]

1. Royals signed catcher Brian O'Keefe to a minor league contract for Triple-A Omaha.

2. O'Keefe provides experienced depth behind the plate for the Royals in case of injuries. [ more ]

Donny Sands released by the Detroit Tigers after struggles post-trade acquisition

Carson Kelly solidifies backup catcher role for Tigers ahead of Sands [ more ]

The Diamondbacks selected catcher Tucker Barnhart's contract.

Barnhart will serve as backup to Gabriel Moreno. [ more ]

Experience and reputation as a glove-first catcher kept Pedro Leon playing despite his modest performance at the plate.

Pedro Leon's release from the Royals was due to redundancy in catching options after the signing of Austin Nola. [ more ]

Stassi placed on 10-day IL due to hip inflammation

Lee recalled to break camp with club due to Stassi's injury [ more ]

Martín Maldonado joins the Chicago White Sox on a one-year deal

Maldonado will provide guidance to young pitchers [ more ]

Jose Trevino had a standout first half in 2022 as an unexpected All-Star catcher but faced a significant drop in performance in 2023 due to a wrist injury.

Yankees' catching roster dynamics have shifted with Kyle Higashioka leaving, Ben Rortvedt not securing a starting spot, and Austin Wells emerging as a potential competitor for playing time. [ more ]

Jorge Posada had a successful career as a catcher for the New York Yankees, spending 17 seasons with the team.

Posada retired with impressive statistics, including being one of only five catchers in MLB history with over 1,500 hits, 350 doubles, 275 homers, and 1,000 RBIs. [ more ]

The Royals may carry three catchers on the 40-man roster for the opening season.

Carrying three catchers allows Salvador Perez to have extra time at designated hitter for better defensive performance. [ more ]

Catcher Israel Pineda cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals.

Pineda will stick with the club but without taking up a roster spot. [ more ]

Patrick Bailey is now the Giants' long-term answer at catcher, surpassing Joey Bart on the depth chart.

Joey Bart's performance has been below expectations, and he is running out of opportunities to establish himself in the MLB. [ more ]

The Royals have signed Sandy León to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

León is a glove-first catcher with a career batting average of .208. [ more ]

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

Serven has spent his entire career with the Colorado Rockies until earlier this month. [ more ]

The White Sox acquired catcher Juan Gonzalez from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Gonzalez had a strong offensive season in college, but struggled in his first professional season. [ more ]

The Chicago White Sox have prioritized defense in their offseason moves, particularly at the catcher position.

The White Sox signed Martín Maldonado and acquired Max Stassi to strengthen their defense behind the plate. [ more ]

Martin Maldonado has signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Maldonado is reunited with manager Pedro Grifol, with whom he worked closely with during his time with the Kansas City Royals. [ more ]

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed catcher Rob Brantly to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Brantly will compete for playing time alongside other catchers, including non-roster invitee Alex Jackson. [ more ]

Martin Maldonado signs one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Maldonado is known for his strong reputation for working with pitching staffs. [ more ]

Catcher Martín Maldonado has signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Maldonado is familiar with White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, as they previously worked together with the Kansas City Royals. [ more ]

Martin Maldonado signs one-year deal with the White Sox worth $4.25 million

Zach Remillard designated for assignment to make room for Maldonado on the White Sox roster [ more ]

Catcher Donny Sands has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo by the Detroit Tigers.

Sands had a disappointing 2023 season in the minors, with a lower batting line compared to the previous year with the Phillies' Triple-A team. [ more ]

The Chicago White Sox signed catcher Martin Maldonado to a one-year, $4.25 million contract.

To make room on the roster, infielder Zach Remillard was designated for assignment. [ more ]

The Mets are open to trading catcher Omar Narvaez.

They would likely have to pay down some of his contract to facilitate a move. [ more ]

Catcher Carlos Perez has been assigned outright to Triple-A by the White Sox.

Perez will remain in the White Sox organization as non-roster depth for the 2024 season. [ more ]

The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Max Stassi shortly after the news of Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The acquisition of Max Stassi signifies the White Sox's need for a veteran catcher to handle their young pitching staff. [ more ]

The Orioles have announced seven minor league deals, with Michael Perez and Albert Suarez being the only ones with major league experience.

Perez has had a journeyman career, playing for multiple teams and struggling with his performance at the plate. [ more ]

Chuckie Robinson signed a minor league contract with the White Sox and has been assigned to Triple-A Charlotte.

Robinson made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2022 but didn't see any action beyond Triple-A last year. [ more ]