The Marlins sent right-hander Christian Roa outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That drops the team’s 40-man roster count to 37. Teams need to decide by Tuesday which prospects they want to add to the 40-man to keep out of the Rule 5 draft. Miami just grabbed Roa off waivers from the Reds two weeks ago. They presumably did so with the … [Read more...] about Marlins Outright Christian Roa
Marlins To Hire Pedro Guerrero As Hitting Coach
The Marlins have hired Pedro Guerrero as their new hitting coach, according to The Athletic’s Katie Woo and Andrew Baggarly. Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reported earlier tonight that Guerrero and the Marlins were nearing a deal, and Baggarly reported last week that Guerrero was interviewing with Miami about an unspecified position on their coaching staff. Guerrero … [Read more...] about Marlins To Hire Pedro Guerrero As Hitting Coach
Marlins Hire Clayton McCullough As Manager
The Marlins have hired Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reports (X link). This is the 44-year-old McCullough’s first job as a skipper at the big league level. It was no secret that the Marlins would be moving on from Skip Schumaker at season’s end, and Miami interviewed such names as McCullough, then-Rangers associate … [Read more...] about Marlins Hire Clayton McCullough As Manager
A’s Claim Anthony Maldonado, Justin Sterner
The A’s announced they’ve claimed righty relievers Anthony Maldonado from the Marlins and Justin Sterner from the Rays. Both players had quietly landed on waivers last week. Maldonado and Sterner each made their debuts this past season. Maldonado, 27 in February, has slightly more experience. He pitched in 16 games for Miami and allowed 12 runs across 19 innings. He struck out … [Read more...] about A’s Claim Anthony Maldonado, Justin Sterner
Blue Jays Claim Michael Petersen, Outright Genesis Cabrera
The Blue Jays announced they’ve claimed reliever Michael Petersen from the Marlins. Toronto outrighted Génesis Cabrera and Luis Frías off the 40-man roster. Both players elected free agency. Toronto also designated righty Emmanuel Ramírez for assignment. Petersen is on the move for the second time in a few months. Miami grabbed the right-hander off waivers from the Dodgers in … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Michael Petersen, Outright Genesis Cabrera