Earlier this month, the Braves claimed Ha-Seong Kim off waivers almost immediately after it was reported that he had even been available in the first place. Now, the Braves have taken a bit more time to hop on acquiring another intriguing piece for the offseason: RHP Alek Manoah has been claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and has been placed onto Atlanta's 40-man roster.
As alluded to, the Nationals made their choices for September call-ups last weekend, and brought up lefty Andrew Alvarez and infielder Nasim Nuñez, who combined to make a huge impact on the sweep of the Marlins. Alvarez joined catcher CJ Stubbs as the second Nationals battery in team history to make their MLB debuts simultaneously, and accomplished some team history in the process.
While it is his decision to pick up or decline the player option, either the move is a $2 million dollar shortstop for the final month of the season or $16 million for a 30-year old shortstop with a fantastic defensive resume and a solid offensive resume on a one year deal.
Cowles would then learn he would be designated for assignment this past Monday. According to 670 The Score's Bruce Levine, the Chicago White Sox have now claimed the infielder off waivers. Cowles has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, and he has been added to the club's 40-man roster. This roster now sits at 39, via Sports Illustrated's Jack Ankony. Ben Cowles joins an intriguing list of White Sox infielders
The Atlanta Braves had a busy Tuesday and announced a series of moves before the evening contest with the Chicago White Sox. Up first, the club announced the promotion of right-handers Dane Dunning and Connor Seabold, followed by the demotion of righties Daysbel Hernández and Hunter Stratton. Dunning appeared in Tuesday's game, where he threw a scoreless inning and struck out two. Seabold also made an appearance, logging 1.1 innings, giving up two runs.
