The Rockies announced that they’ve claimed first baseman Blaine Crim off waivers from the Rangers today and optioned him to Triple-A. No corresponding move was necessary, and the Rockies’ 40-man roster now stands at 40. In addition, the Rangers announced that outfielder Dustin Harris has been assigned outright to Triple-A after clearing waivers. Crim, 28, made his big league … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Blaine Crim
Latest On Ryan O’Hearn
All-Star first baseman/DH/right fielder Ryan O’Hearn will be a free agent after the season, making him an obvious trade candidate given the Orioles’ struggles this year. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand says Baltimore’s price on O’Hearn is nonetheless “very high,” though that may be standard posturing with the trade deadline about two hours away. O’Hearn, 32, has an excellent 134 wRC+ … [Read more...] about Latest On Ryan O’Hearn
Rangers Acquire Danny Coulombe
The Rangers are acquiring left-hander Danny Coulombe, according to a report from Jeff Passan of ESPN. The club subsequently announced the move, with left-handed pitching prospect Garrett Horn headed to the Twins in exchange for Coulombe. Coulombe, 35, made his big league debut back in 2014 with the Dodgers. He was a fairly pedestrian middle reliever with the Dodgers and A’s … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Danny Coulombe
Rangers Acquire Phil Maton
The Rangers have added another veteran arm to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Phil Maton from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitchers Mason Molina and Skylar Hales, per announcements from both clubs. Texas designated minor league outfielder Dustin Harris for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. Maton, 32, is playing the current season on a one-year, $2MM … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Phil Maton
Rangers Acquire Merrill Kelly
The Rangers announced the acquisition of starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks for pitching prospects Mitch Bratt, Kohl Drake and David Hagaman. Texas designated first baseman Blaine Crim for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Kelly is the most significant of three deadline pickups for the Rangers. They also deepened their bullpen by adding Phil … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Merrill Kelly