The San Francisco Giants landed Blake Snell a week before Opening Day. Now, Snell will return to the Giants rotation when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday. Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain on April 23. In a corresponding move, Nick Avila was optioned to Double-A Richmond. #SFGiants roster moves: – LHP Blake Snell … [Read more...] about SF Giants Get Cy Young Winner Back Against the Pirates
Athletics Acquire Right-Hander from Astros as Injuries Decimate Pitching Depth
Per a team announcement, the Oakland Athletics have acquired pitcher Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, Oakland made room on the 40-man roster by designating lefty Easton Lucas for assignment. Welcome to the Green and Gold, Brandon! We have acquired RHP Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash … [Read more...] about Athletics Acquire Right-Hander from Astros as Injuries Decimate Pitching Depth
San Francisco Giants Add Veteran Catcher To Active Roster
The catching depth for the San Francisco Giants has taken a major hit in a short period of time. The team placed starter Patrick Bailey and backup Tom Murphy on the injured list just one day apart earlier in May. So, to strengthen the depth, the Giants signed veteran Curt Casali to a Major League deal on Wednesday. #SFGiants Roster Moves:· C Curt Casali (#18) signed to a … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants Add Veteran Catcher To Active Roster
Shoulder Injury Sends Athletics Veteran to the Injured List
The Oakland Athletics placed veteran starter Alex Wood on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with left rotator cuff tendonitis. Additionally, Oakland demoted pitcher Brady Basso to Triple-A and moved infielder Darell Hernaiz to the 60-day IL. These moves will open roster spots for right-hander Aaron Brooks and lefty Hogan Harris. We have made the following roster moves. … [Read more...] about Shoulder Injury Sends Athletics Veteran to the Injured List
Oakland Athletics Place Starter on Injured List with Foot Injury
The Oakland Athletics have placed Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list Monday with a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. The severity of Blackburn’s injury isn’t clear, but he did struggle in his start on Friday against the Seattle Mariners, giving up seven runs over four-plus innings. Blackburn was on cruise control with a scoreless first three … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Place Starter on Injured List with Foot Injury