MLB Trade Rumors

The Marlins are selecting the contract of right-hander Janson Junk, according to a team announcement. Right-hander Lake Bachar was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Junk on the active roster, while a 40-man roster spot was opened up by transferring catcher Rob Brantly to the 60-day injured list. Junk, 29, was a 22nd-round pick by the Yankees back in 2019 who made his big … [Read more...] about Marlins Select Janson Junk

The Marlins announced that shortstop Xavier Edwards has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 15) due to a left mid-back strain.  Infielder Otto Lopez will take Edwards’ spot on the active roster, as Lopez was reinstated from his own IL stint after missing just two weeks due to an ankle sprain.  Lopez and Javier Sanoja figure to handle shortstop duties … [Read more...] about Marlins Place Xavier Edwards On 10-Day Injured List

Today’s game between the Nationals and the Orioles included a scary moment where Nats center fielder Jacob Young crashed into the outfield wall at full speed and went down, as noted by Spencer Nausbaum of the Washington Post. He eventually departed the game with a left shoulder injury and was replaced by Alex Call in the outfield. Fortunately, Nausbaum was among those to note … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Young, Mauricio, Edwards

Last winter's offseason trade market featured mostly "baseball trades," swaps of big leaguers at positions of need between contenders. The handful of rebuilders had torn the roster so far down that they didn't have much to offer in the more common type of deal -- a quality player being dealt from a bad team to a good one in exchange for prospects. The Jesús Luzardo trade was … [Read more...] about The Marlins Could Face Another Rotation Dilemma

The Marlins announced a pair of roster moves today as they placed infielder Otto Lopez on the 10-day injured list due to a Grade 2 sprain of his right ankle. Replacing Lopez on the active roster is catcher Nick Fortes, who was activated from his own stint on the shelf. Lopez, 26, exited Miami’s game on Friday due to what was termed at the time right ankle discomfort, was … [Read more...] about Marlins Place Otto Lopez On Injured List, Activate Nick Fortes