#roster-moves

#roster-moves

The Braves are expected to activate ace lefty Chris Sale from the 60-day IL this weekend. The veteran southpaw has been sidelined since June due to a fracture in his ribcage, but prior to that he had been firmly in the conversation to win a second consecutive NL Cy Young award with a 2.52 ERA, a 2.69 FIP, and a 30.8% strikeout rate.

Two things can be true, Lynch told reporters Wednesday during a press conference alongside coach Kyle Shanahan. He wants a new contract and he's got a calf. I think people want to assume one or the other. Lynch also said for the first time Jennings had requested a trade, although he didn't specify when. A while ago he did, and we've moved on from that, Lynch said.

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers placed All-Star closer Trevor Megill on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right flexor strain in his right arm and signed right-hander Erick Fedde, who joins his third organization this season. Megill, 31, is 5-3 with a 2.54 ERA and 30 saves in 44 appearances while striking out 58 batters over 46 innings. He has blown three of his last four save opportunities.

The Patriots claimed former New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito off waivers, and plan to release veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne on Wednesday after sources tell ESPN talks to trade him didn't come to fruition. DeVito, who was waived by the Giants on Tuesday, will become the third quarterback on the Patriots' 53-man roster behind starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs.

3:10pm: Romano has indeed been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right middle finger, the Phillies announced.

The Pirates announced Tuesday that veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has been designated for assignment.

Throughout the offseason, there have been questions about the Patriots' quarterback room behind Drake Maye for various reasons. Some analysts and fans were intrigued by the addition of veteran Joshua Dobbs, while others weren't sure about the value he brought to the roster or Maye's development. The same could be said about Ben Wooldridge, but he was released not long after his lackluster performance against the Giants last week in the preseason finale.

He missed nearly a month due to that injury, and after being activated in early July he hit just .200/.290/.365 over 31 games before heading back to the IL due to his ailing hand. Chapman received a cortisone shot during this latest stint on the shelf, and both he and the Giants are surely hoping he'll be able to hit more like his first half self (.243/.360/.452 in 65 games) going forward.

He's going to be good.

The Astros announced that right-hander has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 40-man roster had a vacancy from Tayler Scott being designated for assignment earlier this week, but it is now full. Houston also announced that outfielder Taylor Trammell has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a cervical muscle strain, with infielder Brice Matthews recalled as the corresponding move. More to come.

Chaparro should have a great opportunity to soak up a lot of the vacated playing time after Nathaniel Lowe was DFA'd last week.

The Mariners reinstated Bryce Miller from the 15-day injured list and selected the contract of a fellow right-handed pitcher. Jackson Kowar and Casey Legumina were optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Jones, meanwhile, had his strong moments as a passer and runner as the clear-cut potential QB4 in preseason, and that might have been enough for him to latch on to a practice squad spot if the Falcons wanted insurance for a potential Kirk Cousins trade.

Nathaniel Lowe has been designated for assignment by the Nationals to make room for Dylan Crews, following a disappointing tenure since his acquisition from the Rangers.

Alex Nylander, brother of William Nylander, has signed a one-year AHL contract with the Marlies, further enhancing the team's depth.