MLB Trade Rumors

The Rangers announced the signing of four draftees, including first-round pick Gavin Fien. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports that the 18-year-old infielder received a $4.8MM bonus. That’s a decent amount below the $5.75MM slot value associated with the 12th overall selection. Fien was a divisive prospect. Before the draft, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN and The Athletic’s Keith Law … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign First-Round Pick Gavin Fien

Mike Trout was hitting .179/.264/.462 when a bone bruise in his left knee sent him to the injured list on May 2, but since being activated from the IL, Trout has been closer to his old superstar form in batting .287/.432/.483 over his last 183 plate appearances.  It might not be a coincidence that Trout has excelled since exclusively acting as a designated hitter since his … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Rodgers, Waldichuk

The Rangers announced that they have selected contract of infielder Cody Freeman. Infielder Sam Haggerty was placed on the 10-day injured list due to ankle inflammation, retroactive to July 15th. The club had an open 40-man spot after trading Dane Dunning yesterday. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com was among those to relay the moves prior to the official announcement. Freeman, 24, … [Read more...] about Rangers Select Cody Freeman

The Rangers announced that first baseman Jake Burger has gone on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 13, with a left quad strain. They’re unlikely to make the corresponding roster move until Friday, when they resume play with a weekend series against the Tigers. Injured list placements can only be backdated by up to three days. Burger last played on July 12. That’s why … [Read more...] about Rangers Place Jake Burger On Injured List