MLB Trade Rumors

The Cubs have claimed reliever Shawn Armstrong from the Cardinals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment on Tuesday. Armstrong’s DFA ended a brief run in St. Louis. The Cards acquired him from the Rays at the trade deadline in a swap sending former top prospect Dylan Carlson to Tampa Bay. Armstrong pitched well in St. Louis, … [Read more...] about Cubs Claim Shawn Armstrong

The Cardinals are going to place outfielder Tommy Pham on waivers, reports Katie Woo of The Athletic. He has not been designated for assignment and can continue playing for the Cards for now. He can also stay with them if he goes unclaimed, but the waivers are irrevocable, so he will be changing teams if any other clubs puts in a claim. He will be postseason eligible for his … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Place Tommy Pham On Waivers

The Cardinals announced that they have recalled right-hander Riley O’Brien from Triple-A Memphis. Fellow righty Shawn Armstrong has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. John Denton of MLB.com relayed the news on X prior to the official announcement. Armstrong, 33, was just acquired prior to the trade deadline, with the Cards sending former top prospect … [Read more...] about Cardinals Designate Shawn Armstrong For Assignment

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has suffered a finger fracture and is headed for the injured list, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Per Goold, catcher Ivan Herrera is expected to replace Contreras on the active roster tomorrow. Contreras suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch during the club’s loss to the Twins this evening, and a specific … [Read more...] about Willson Contreras To Be Placed On Injured List Due To Finger Fracture

The Cardinals have announced that infielder Nolan Gorman has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Fellow infielder José Fermín has been recalled from Memphis as the corresponding move. For Gorman, it’s his first optional assignment in almost two years, as his last one came in September of 2022. Last year, he seemed to cement himself as a key piece of the club’s future, getting … [Read more...] about Cardinals Option Nolan Gorman