The Cubs released veteran reliever Ryan Pressly over the weekend. Chicago had designated the two-time All-Star for assignment on deadline day after acquiring Taylor Rogers. The 36-year-old is now free to explore other opportunities, which could include a return to either of his previous teams. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that the Twins have reached out to Pressly’s camp … [Read more...] about Twins Have Expressed Interest In Ryan Pressly
Twins Select Darren McCaughan
The Twins announced Monday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Darren McCaughan and placed right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on the 15-day injured list due to an illness. No additional corresponding moves were needed, as the Twins’ 40-man roster had been sitting at 37 players following last week’s fire sale. It’s the second big league stint of the season for … [Read more...] about Twins Select Darren McCaughan
Cubs Acquire Willi Castro
The Cubs have landed utilityman Willi Castro from the Twins, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Minnesota will receive multiple prospects in return, and ESPN.com’s Jesse Rogers specifies those players as minor league pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong. The switch-hitting Castro can play all over the diamond, but he’ll surely get most of his playing time in … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Willi Castro
Twins Select Jose Urena, Erasmo Ramirez
The Twins announced Friday that they’ve selected the contracts of veteran right-handers Jose Urena and Erasmo Ramirez from Triple-A St. Paul. They’ve also recalled six minor leaguers from St. Paul: infielder/outfielder Austin Martin, infielder Edouard Julien, infielder Ryan Fitzgerald, righty Pierson Ohl, righty Travis Adams and newly acquired outfielder Alan Roden. The … [Read more...] about Twins Select Jose Urena, Erasmo Ramirez
Red Sox “Not Even Close” In Late Joe Ryan Trade Talks
11:09PM: The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey provides a few more details on the Ryan negotiations, and top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia “was in the mix to be in the deal.” Overall, however, the Red Sox weren’t willing to give up more of their highest-rated prospects, and weren’t willing to trade any outfielders from their Major League roster. 5:10PM: Ryan isn’t heading to … [Read more...] about Red Sox “Not Even Close” In Late Joe Ryan Trade Talks