Former big league player Marwin González announced he is retiring, through a press release from the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball, the club he’s played with for the past two years. Yahoo Japan had reported on his retirement plans prior to the official announcement. “After two amazing years in Japan, it’s time for me to say goodbye,” González says in his … [Read more...] about Marwin González Retires
Twins Designate Cole Irvin For Assignment
The Twins made a handful of moves before tonight’s games against the Marlins. Minnesota designated left-hander Cole Irvin for assignment, optioned southpaw Brent Headrick and placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. They’re replaced on the active roster by Justin Topa, Jorge Alcala and Austin Martin. Minnesota recalled Alcala and … [Read more...] about Twins Designate Cole Irvin For Assignment
Twins Outright Randy Dobnak
Twins right-hander Randy Dobnak passed through waivers unclaimed and has been assigned outright to Triple-A St. Paul, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He was designated for assignment earlier this week when Minnesota claimed lefty Cole Irvin off waivers from the Orioles. Dobnak has been outrighted in the past and thus has the right to reject the assignment, but he’s a … [Read more...] about Twins Outright Randy Dobnak
Twins Claim Cole Irvin
The Twins announced Monday that they’ve claimed lefty Cole Irvin off waivers from the Orioles, who’d designated him for assignment last week. Minnesota opened a 40-man roster spot by designating right-hander Randy Dobnak for assignment. Irvin will join the roster tomorrow, Dan Hayes of The Athletic tweets. The veteran lefty would not be eligible for the Twins’ postseason … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Cole Irvin
AL Central Notes: Moncada, Lorenzen, Larnach
The White Sox told reporters (including James Fegan of Sox Machine) that third baseman Yoán Moncada will be activated for tomorrow’s game against the Angels. Moncada has been out with a left adductor strain since April 9. Prior to his injury, he was off to a relatively strong start in 2024, going 11-for-39 (.282) with a 122 wRC+ in 11 games. Moncada has dealt with injuries in … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Moncada, Lorenzen, Larnach