The Orioles have acquired right-hander Jack Flaherty from the Cardinals, per announcements from both clubs. Infielder César Prieto, left-hander Drew Rom and right-hander Zack Showalter are heading the other way. Flaherty, 27, has seemed like a clear trade candidate for a while now. He’s an impending free agent on a Cardinals club that has struggled all year, currently sporting … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Jack Flaherty From Cardinals
Blue Jays Acquire Paul DeJong
The Blue Jays moved quickly in the wake of Bo Bichette’s knee injury last night, acquiring veteran shortstop Paul DeJong and cash from the Cardinals for minor league righty Matt Svanson. The Jays designated outfielder Jordan Luplow for assignment to clear a roster spot for DeJong. DeJong, who turns 30 tomorrow, has bounced back offensively this year from an increasingly rough … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Acquire Paul DeJong
Big Hype Prospects: Manzardo, Acuna, Luciano, Quero, Saggese
The Trade Deadline seems to be happening early this year. Between the time I begin writing and this is posted, there might be more deals involving big-name prospects. This week, we’ll focus on the recently completed swaps. We’ll check back on the leftovers next time. Five Big Hype Prospects Kyle Manzardo, 23, 1B, CLE (AAA) 313 PA, 11 HR, 1 SB, .238/.342/.442 Manzardo burst onto … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Manzardo, Acuna, Luciano, Quero, Saggese
Orioles, Cardinals Have Discussed Dylan Carlson
The Cardinals’ sell-off is in full swing, with Jordan Montgomery, Jordan Hicks and Chris Stratton already out the door. Prior to trading Montgomery and Stratton to the Rangers, the Cardinals spoke to the Orioles about the left-hander, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. He adds that the O’s have also talked to the Cardinals about switch-hitting center fielder … [Read more...] about Orioles, Cardinals Have Discussed Dylan Carlson
Rangers Acquire Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton
The Rangers continue to bolster their pitching ranks, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan (Twitter links) reports that Texas and St. Louis have completed a trade to send Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton to Arlington. The Cardinals will receive left-hander John King, as well as infield prospect Thomas Saggese and right-handed pitching prospect Tekoah Roby. In the Rangers’ official … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton