MLB Trade Rumors
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MLB Trade Rumors is a clearinghouse for relevant, legitimate baseball rumors. The blog focuses on the hot stove trades and free-agent signings. Rumors come from established journalists, including our own writers, and always include a link to the source material. MLBTR has new material everyday, and attempts to post all rumors with analysis as soon as they are available.
MLB Trade Rumors
56m ago
The Rays agreed with first-round pick Theo Gillen on a $4.3729MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (X link). That’s full slot value associated with the 18th overall selection. A 6’3″ infielder from a Texas high school, Gillen ranked as a middle of the first round talent by most pre-draft evaluations. FanGraphs slotted him as ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
2h ago
The Mets designated lefty reliever Josh Walker for assignment, tweets Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. New York needed to open a spot on the 40-man roster after acquiring Ryne Stanek this evening. Walker has been an up-and-down bullpen piece since New York first selected his contract last May. He tossed 10 innings last year and has worked ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
2h ago
The Pirates traded outfielder Gilberto Celestino to the Cubs yesterday (h/t to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Celestino, who was on a minor league deal with Pittsburgh and will therefore not occupy a spot on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, is making his organizational debut at Triple-A Iowa tonight. It’s likely that the Pirates received ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
3h ago
The Giants informed reporters that rookie right-hander Keaton Winn is undergoing ulnar nerve transposition surgery next week (X link via Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle). He’ll miss the rest of the season. Winn is already on the 60-day injured list. He landed on the IL with elbow inflammation a month ago. Winn attempted to ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
3h ago
The Athletics reinstated Paul Blackburn from the 60-day injured list to start tonight against the Angels. Oakland had an opening on the 40-man roster. They optioned Hogan Harris to clear space on the active roster. Blackburn takes the ball for the first time since early May. He missed two and a half months with a stress reaction ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
3h ago
The 2024 season clearly hasn't gone the way the Blue Jays hoped. Expected to contend for a Wild Card spot at the very least, the Jays have instead encountered notable injuries (Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah) and seen career-worst performances from several key players (Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk, Justin Turner, Kevin Kiermaier). Top prospect Orelvis Martinez ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
5h ago
The Mets are acquiring Ryne Stanek from the Mariners, reports Andy Martino of SNY (X link). Rhylan Thomas is going back to Seattle, Martino adds. Stanek, who turns 33 today, has worked in generally high-leverage spots. His performance has been uneven. Stanek owns a 4.38 ERA across 39 innings spanning 46 appearances. He has fanned an above-average ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
6h ago
The Rays are acquiring right-hander Cole Sulser from the Mets for cash considerations, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on X. The righty had been designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this week. The Rays have several openings on their 40-man roster and don’t need to make a corresponding move. More to come ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
6h ago
The Cubs announced today that they have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt. He’ll take the roster spot of fellow backstop Tomás Nido, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, retroactive to July 25. To open a 40-man roster spot, right-hander Ben Brown was transferred to the ..read more
MLB Trade Rumors
8h ago
The Mariners and Blue Jays are in agreement on a trade sending right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from Toronto to Seattle, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Outfielder Jonatan Clase is among the players headed back to Toronto. More to come ..read more