28 out of the 30 clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, with the Padres and Braves the only exceptions. That means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move these days. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, as the 60-day injured list comes back when pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, having gone away shortly after the … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Twins Claim Zack Weiss, Designate Three Players
The Twins announced that they claimed right-hander Zack Weiss off waivers from the Red Sox. They also made their previously–reported signings of first baseman Carlos Santana and right-hander Jay Jackson official. To open spots on their 40-man roster for those three players, outfielder Bubba Thompson as well as right-handers Daniel Duarte and Jordan Balazovic were designated for … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Zack Weiss, Designate Three Players
Twins Outright Ryan Jensen
Right-hander Ryan Jensen went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Twins, tweets Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’ll remain in the organization but has been sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul and is no longer on the 40-man roster. Jensen will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. The Twins have to be pleased with the manner in … [Read more...] about Twins Outright Ryan Jensen
Twins Sign Jay Jackson
The Twins have signed veteran right-hander Jay Jackson to a big league contract, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray (X link). The deal will become official when Jackson passes a physical. Jackson is represented by agent Nello Gamberdino. Jackson posted a 2.12 ERA over 29 2/3 innings for the Blue Jays last season. His 3.89 SIERA was less flattering due to a .187 BABIP and … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Jay Jackson
Quick Hits: Twins, Pohlad, Turner, Suter, Rockies, Marlins
With David Rubenstein’s ownership group set to buy the Orioles, there have been some inevitable questions about which MLB team might be the next to be put onto the market. The Twins can be firmly removed from that discussion, as Joe Pohlad told Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that “we are not considering [selling]. We are in it for the long term.” Carl Pohlad … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Twins, Pohlad, Turner, Suter, Rockies, Marlins