Harrison Bader has covered all three outfield positions in his career, but the vast majority of his playing time has come in center field. That shouldn’t come as any surprise. Bader’s bat is poor, to say the least; he has a career .698 OPS and 90 wRC+. However, most teams can stomach sub-par offense at a premier defensive position like center field, and Bader isn’t just any … [Read more...] about Twins To Give Harrison Bader “Significant” Playing Time In Left Field
MLBTR Podcast: Alex Bregman, The Padres Add Players, And No Extension For Vlad Jr.
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Red Sox signing Alex … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Alex Bregman, The Padres Add Players, And No Extension For Vlad Jr.
Twins Sign Erasmo Ramirez To Minor League Deal
The Twins have signed right-hander Erasmo Ramirez to a minor league contract, the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Bobby Nightengale reports. Ramirez’s deal includes an invitation to Minnesota’s big league spring camp. Ramirez has played for six different teams at the MLB level over his 12 seasons in the Show, with two different stints with the Rays accounting for 377 1/3 of his 849 … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Erasmo Ramirez To Minor League Deal
Ty France To Serve As Twins’ Starting First Baseman
The Twins made their recent signing of Ty France to a big league deal official earlier today, and manager Rocco Baldelli made it clear to reporters (including Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune) today that their new addition is taking over as the club’s regular first baseman. “He’s going to play a lot,” Baldelli said, as relayed by Nightengale. “That’s really the best way of … [Read more...] about Ty France To Serve As Twins’ Starting First Baseman
Yankees Claim Brent Headrick, Designate Owen White For Assignment
The Yankees announced they have claimed left-hander Brent Headrick off waivers from the Twins. Right-hander Owen White has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. There wasn’t any previous indication that Headrick had been bumped off Minnesota’s roster, so their 40-man count drops to 39. Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reported the claim prior to the … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Brent Headrick, Designate Owen White For Assignment