MLB Trade Rumors

• Cardinals Option Jordan Walker April 24, 2024
  The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they’ve optioned right fielder Jordan Walker and lefty Zack Thompson to Triple-A Memphis. Infielder Jose Fermin and southpaw John King are being recalled from Memphis to take their spots on the roster. It’s been a brutal start to the season for the 21-year-old Walker, who entered the 2023 season widely…
  Steve Adams
• Red Sox Considering C.J. Cron April 24, 2024
  The Red Sox lost first baseman Triston Casas for a yet-to-be-determined but significant period of time yesterday, as the 24-year-old slugger was diagnosed with a left rib fracture. Manager Alex Cora said at the time that Bobby Dalbec would get the bulk of playing time at first base in lieu of Casas, but it seems…
  Steve Adams
• MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: Cardinals’ Troubles, Jazz Chisholm, Bad Umpiring And More April 24, 2024
  The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of…
  Darragh McDonald
• The Opener: Bellinger, Kiermaier, Cooper April 24, 2024
  As the 2024 regular season continues, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Bellinger headed for further evaluation: Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger exited yesterday’s game 7-2 win over the Astros yesterday prior to the bottom of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old had…
  Nick Deeds
• Triston Casas Facing Notable Absence Due To Rib Fracture April 24, 2024
  Red Sox skipper Álex Cora acknowledged over the weekend that there was concern about a potentially “lengthy absence” for first baseman Triston Casas following a rib injury, and it now seems those fears were warranted. Cora announced to the Red Sox beat that an MRI revealed a left rib fracture for Casas (X link via…
  Steve Adams

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