Red Sox Place Utility Man On IL, Recall Pitcher To Start Vs. Angels
The Red Sox placed Romy González on the 10-day injured list due to a left wrist sprain, announcing Cooper Criswell's addition from Triple-A Worcester. [ more ]
Dodgers Officially Sign Ryan Brasier, Place Dustin May on 60-day IL
The Dodgers have re-signed relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to a two-year contract with a $9 million guarantee and the potential to earn up to $13 million based on performance incentives.
Pitcher Dustin May, who underwent surgery last July, was placed on the 60-day injured list, as expected. He is not expected to pitch this season. [ more ]
The Atlanta Braves acquired Yonny Chirinos to fill the fifth spot in their rotation but he was ineffective and finished the season on the Injured List.
Chirinos was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in July and had barely pitched in the previous years due to elbow issues.
The Braves had low expectations for Chirinos and hoped he could provide replacement-level pitching, but he struggled in his five starts and ended the season on the Injured List. [ more ]
Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar To Begin Season On Injured List
Cardinals' pitcher Sonny Gray and outfielder Lars Nootbaar start on IL for the season. Zack Thompson moves to rotation, Liberatore to bullpen. [ more ]