The Braves have claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Twins, per a team announcement. Righty Kevin Herget was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move. It’s a full-circle moment for Wentz, whom the Braves originally drafted with the No. 40 overall pick back in 2016. The left-hander ranked among Atlanta’s top prospects for several years but was … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Joey Wentz, Designate Kevin Herget
Phillies Reportedly Targeting Controllable Relievers
The Phillies are known to be focused on bullpen help, with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski admitting as much last month. Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports that the club is showing more willingness to pay a higher prospect cost in order to get more controllable arms. As noted by Gelb, this is in contrast to the club’s recent bullpen pursuits. At last year’s … [Read more...] about Phillies Reportedly Targeting Controllable Relievers
Twins Designate Joey Wentz For Assignment
The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Joey Wentz for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to fellow left-handed reliever Anthony Misiewicz, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A St. Paul. Wentz, 27, was claimed off waivers out of the Pirates organization a bit less than a month ago. He’s been used in long relief and mop-up work with … [Read more...] about Twins Designate Joey Wentz For Assignment
Cubs Sign Ryan Jensen To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have signed right-hander Ryan Jensen to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been in the Twins’ system but was released a little over a week ago. The Cubs also released right-hander Phil Bickford, according to his tracker. Jensen, 27, was a first-round pick of the Cubs back in 2019. On his way up the minor league ladder, … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Ryan Jensen To Minor League Deal
Twins Place Bailey Ober On IL With Hip Impingement
The Twins have placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with a left hip impingement. Left-hander Kody Funderburk has been recalled to take his active roster spot for now, though Ober was scheduled to start Friday’s game, so the club will need to figure out their rotation plans in the coming days. The club also announced that infielder Jonah Bride, who was … [Read more...] about Twins Place Bailey Ober On IL With Hip Impingement