Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor was removed from Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Dodgers due to groin tightness, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Manager Dan Wilson described the move as precautionary, which is quite a relief for M’s fans as they gear up for the postseason. Naylor has been one of the team’s best hitters since being acquired from the Diamondbacks in July, … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Naylor, Chisholm Jr., Altuve, Cowser
GM Dana Brown: Astros To Take “Full Assessment” Of Organization After Playoff Miss
For the first time since 2016, the Astros won’t be part of baseball’s postseason. Houston was officially eliminated from wild card contention yesterday, ending an eight-year run for the club that included two World Series titles, four AL pennants, and seven AL West crowns (plus, since it can’t be overlooked, the infamous sign-stealing scandal). The Astros won their season … [Read more...] about GM Dana Brown: Astros To Take “Full Assessment” Of Organization After Playoff Miss
Astros Place Jake Meyers On Injured List, Designate Nick Hernandez
The Astros are placing center fielder Jake Meyers on the 10-day injured list, relays Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Rookie infielder Brice Matthews was recalled to take his spot on the active roster. Meyers is dealing with right calf soreness. Houston also reinstated Lance McCullers Jr. from the 15-day IL and designated Nick Hernandez for assignment to open a spot in the … [Read more...] about Astros Place Jake Meyers On Injured List, Designate Nick Hernandez
MLBTR Podcast: The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers’ Rotation Issues
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 MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Tigers are coming … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers’ Rotation Issues
Jeremy Pena Dealing With Oblique Strain
Imaging has revealed a left oblique strain for Jeremy Pena, the shortstop told reporters on Thursday. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to relay the update. Pena had been out of the lineup for the past four games. He was initially in Sunday’s starting nine before being scratched due to the injury. Houston was swept at home by Seattle and has dropped the first two … [Read more...] about Jeremy Pena Dealing With Oblique Strain