We already covered Erasmo Ramirez’s long-term shoulder issues in larger detail earlier tonight, but Twins trainer Nick Paparesta’s meeting with reporters (including MLB.com and La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune) also addressed the status of several other players. Right-hander Michael Tonkin seems to be the newest player bitten by the injury bug, as the … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Tonkin, Canterino, Topa, Rodriguez
Injury Notes: Jordan Walker, Christian Walker, Topa
The Cardinals got good news on Jordan Walker this afternoon. An MRI revealed no structural damage in his left knee, manager Oli Marmol told reporters (including John Denton of MLB.com). Walker is dealing with inflammation that’ll shut him down for around a week, but there’s nothing to suggest this’ll be a serious issue. It would have been a freak injury, as the young outfielder … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Jordan Walker, Christian Walker, Topa
AL Notes: Slater, Garcia, Canterino
White Sox outfielder Austin Slater was scratched from yesterday’s game with a left oblique strain, with Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times among those to relay the information. The club hasn’t provided any details about how long they expect Slater to be out but oblique strains are notoriously pesky. The Sox have taken a few hits to their outfield mix recently. Andrew … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Slater, Garcia, Canterino
AL Central Notes: Guardians, Taylor, Jenkins
The Guardians’ estimated $100.4MM payroll is lower than the $104.2MM they spent in 2024, as per RosterResource’s calculations, and Cleveland also moved a lot of long-term money off the books by trading Andres Gimenez and Myles Straw to the Blue Jays in separate deals. Despite what might seemingly be a bit of extra money available for the Guards to spend before Opening Day, … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Guardians, Taylor, Jenkins
Twins, Brady Feigl Agree To Minor League Deal
The Twins are in agreement with reliever Brady Feigl on a minor league contract, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. He’ll head to Triple-A St. Paul to begin the season. Feigl, who turned 34 in December, has pitched professionally for over a decade. He spent time in the Atlanta and Texas farm systems without getting to the majors. Feigl logged a couple years in … [Read more...] about Twins, Brady Feigl Agree To Minor League Deal