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A’s Outman optioned to make room for McCarthy
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The Oakland Athletics have optioned pitcher Josh Outman to minors to make room for Brandon McCarthy’s return from the DL, reports Athletics beat writer Jane Lee. McCarthy has been on the DL since May 20 with a stress reaction in his right scapula.
Outman, 26, is 3-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 8 appearances this season. McCarthy, 27, is 1-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 9 appearances so far this season.
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Cubs option Montanez to Iowa to make room for Byrd
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The Cubs have optioned Lou Montanez to Iowa, according to Cubs Beat Writer Carrie Muskat. The move will make room for Marlon Byrd who is returning from the DL. Byrd went on the DL with facial fractures after getting hit by a pitch on May 21.
Montanez, 29, is hitting .239/.271/.370 in 25 games since getting called up on May 25. Byrd, 33, is hitting .308/.346/.419 in his 44 games before the injury.
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Mets roster moves: Hu, Igarashi, Beato and Tejeda
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Yesterday, we learned that third baseman David Wright suffered a back injury which landed him on the DL. The New York Mets have made numerous roster moves this morning in order to accommodate a new infielder.
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the team has outrighted Chin-Lung Hu and optioned reliever Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Buffalo earlier today.
The Mets also reactivated Pdero Beato from the disabled list and recalled infielder Ruben Tejada from Buffalo to replace the injured Wright.
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Mariners claim Jeff Gray, option Dan Cortes to Triple-A
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The Seattle Mariners have claimed Jeff Gray off waivers from the White Sox, reports Larry Stone of the Seattle Times. Gray was designated earlier this week to make room on the roster for Jake Peavy.
The Mariners optioned Dan Cortes to Triple-A to make room for Gray reports Larry Stone of the Seattle Times.
Cortes had only made 1 appearance so far this season and had a base hit. In 2010 he threw 5 1/3 innings and allowed two earned runs.
Gray posted a 2.79 ERA with 7 SO in 13.1 innings with the White Sox this season.
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Has Ian Stewart played his last game in Colorado?
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A few days ago, we heard that Ian Stewart, of the Rockies was walking a fine line as he was looking at being demoted to Triple-A. According to Jim Armstrong of the Denver Post, Stewart has been optioned to Triple-A for the second time this year.
This time, Stewart realizes that his demotion may result in him never playing for the Rockies again. “I know I’m at a crossroads with the team,” Stewart said. “Hopefully it goes the right way because I don’t want to go anywhere else. This is where all my friends are. It’s everything I know.”
Stewart was sent down in April to work on his swing but never really got things going when he came back as he went 1-21. On the season, he is hitting .064 with one extra base-hit.
The issues the Rockies are facing is trading him now will bring in nothing of value. So in the meantime, Stewart will probably provide organizational depth until he raises his value enough to trade him or until someone on the major league roster gets hurt.
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Blue Jays option Travis Snider to Triple-A
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Blue Jays outfielder Travis Snider has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas reports Matthew Pouliot of NBCSports.com. Chris Woodward was out righted to Triple-A as well.
Snider has been struggling this season hitting just .184 including 23 SO in 87 AB’s. Rajai Davis is expected to come off the Disabled List so the team needs a spot on the 25-man roster.
Pouliot adds that with Snider out of the picture, the Jays will go with Scott Patterson and Juan Rivera in left field. Snider is a lifetime .246/.313/.424 hitter with 26 HR’s and 86 RBI’s in 695 AB’s in four seasons with the Blue Jays.
Giants option Brandon Belt to Triple-A
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Rookie first baseman Brandon Belt has been optioned to Triple-A Fresno according to Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com. He was optioned to the Minors to make room for outfielder Cody Ross who started the season on the Disabled List (via Giants official Twitter account).
Belt was slated to be a strong candidate for the Rookie Of The Year Award, but a slow start forced the Giants to demote him. In 52 AB’s the left handed hitter was hitting .192/.300/.269 with 1 HR and 4 RBI’s.
White Sox RHP Jeff Marquez clears waivers
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According to a source close to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jeff Marquez has cleared waivers and is headed to Triple-A Charlotte.
Marquez was placed on waivers on March 27. The right-hander was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 2004 draft, and he came to the Sox via the Nick Swisher trade. Marquez has only worked one Major League inning (2010) and allowed 2 runs.
This Spring, Marquez has thrown 17 1/3 innings and allowed seven earned runs with 16 strikeouts.
Josh Willingham Trade Rumors: Braves and Giants pursuing outfielder
Posted by: | CommentsJon Paul Morosi of FOXSports says the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants are pursuing Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham. Morosi adds that it isn’t clear if the Nationals will move him.
The Braves are looking to add depth to their outfield. In addition to Willingham, the Braves have interest in Florida Marlins center fielder Cody Ross and Milwaukee Brewers Corey Hart. The Braves also optioned outfielder Nate McLouth earlier today.
The Giants on the other hand are trying to add some offensive pop to their lineup. They had previous pursued Milwaukee’s Hart, and they’ve been rumored to be working on a deal for Kansas City Royals’ outfielder Jose Guillen.
Update – Philadelphia Phillies Greg Dobbs clears waivers
Posted by: | Comments6/23 12:06: MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki said Dobbs has cleared waivers. It is likely that he will accept an assignment to Triple-A, but Zolecki could not confirm.
6/22 11:54: Todd Zolecki of MLB.com has a few transactions from the Philadelphia Phillies:
Greg Dobbs was designated for assignment. Dobbs was hitting .152/.222/.242 in 42 games for the Phillies this season.
The team also activated Jimmy Rollins from the disbled list. They placed Carlos Ruiz on the disabled list, recalled Mike Zagurski and optionedScott Mathieson to Triple-A.
