Even after outfielder Dylan Carlson was activated from the injured list yesterday, the Cardinals have opted to leave Tommy Edman in center field, where he seems poised to stick for the foreseeable future, as noted by Katie Woo of The Athletic. Manager Oliver Marmol expressed support of Edman’s glovework in center field, telling reporters (including Woo) that the switch-hitter … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Edman, Outfield, Naughton
Cardinals Outright Tres Barrera
Catcher Tres Barrera has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Memphis, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. That indicates he cleared waivers after being cut from the roster last week. Barrera, 28, was signed by the Cards to a minor league deal in the offseason. He began the year with Memphis and hit .255/.314/.532 through early May for a wRC+ of 103. He … [Read more...] about Cardinals Outright Tres Barrera
Cardinals Select Luken Baker
The Cardinals have selected the contract of first baseman Luken Baker, per a team announcement. The club also formally announced that catcher Tres Barrera has been designated for assignment. The moves are hardly surprising after Barrera himself told reporters that he had been placed on waivers last night, leading to speculation that Baker, who wasn’t in the Triple-A lineup last … [Read more...] about Cardinals Select Luken Baker
Best Deadline Rental Returns In Recent History, #8: Nationals Get Everyday Outfielder For Jon Lester
With the trade deadline now less than two months away, we at MLBTR are setting our sights backwards for a bit to highlight past trades. With an arbitrary cutoff point of 2017, we’re counting down the top 10 returns that a team got when selling a rental player in recent years. We’ve already published some honorable mentions, the #10 entry and the #9 deal. If you disagree with … [Read more...] about Best Deadline Rental Returns In Recent History, #8: Nationals Get Everyday Outfielder For Jon Lester
Roger Craig Passes Away
The Giants announced that former big league player and manager Roger Craig has passed away. He was 93 years old. “We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family,” said Larry Baer, Giants president and chief executive officer in a press release from the club. “Roger was beloved by players, coaches, front office staff and fans. He was a father figure to many and his … [Read more...] about Roger Craig Passes Away