7:37pm: Nightengale reports that the Tigers are no longer in the running. If Pressly does agree to move, it’s expected to be to the Cubs. 6:57pm: The Astros have officially asked Ryan Pressly whether he’d approve a trade to the Cubs, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 reports that they’ve also asked the reliever if he’d accept a deal to the Tigers. … [Read more...] about Cubs, Astros Still Discussing Pressly; Tigers No Longer In The Mix
Blue Jays Have Also Shown Interest In Ryan Pressly
If the Astros trade Ryan Pressly, the Cubs appear the likeliest landing spot. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported this evening that Chicago was nearing a deal for the veteran reliever. Multiple reports from the Houston beat indicated that Pressly has not agreed to waive his no-trade rights, however. It’s also not clear if the Cubs and Astros had agreed to a final trade package … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Have Also Shown Interest In Ryan Pressly
Pressly, Jansen, Robertson Among Cubs’ Bullpen Targets
As the Cubs look to strengthen the back end of their bullpen, they’ve considered a lengthy list of names via both the trade market and free agency. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report that Chicago has some interest in Astros righty Ryan Pressly and that they’ve looked into a long list of free agents — Kenley Jansen, David Robertson, Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek … [Read more...] about Pressly, Jansen, Robertson Among Cubs’ Bullpen Targets
Blue Jays, Astros Among Teams Interested In Jurickson Profar
It’s been a quiet winter for Jurickson Profar thus far, but with fellow outfielders Anthony Santander, Teoscar Hernandez and Tyler O’Neill all off the board now, Profar stands as the top corner outfield bat on the market. The Blue Jays, who just signed Santander for five years, and the Astros are among the teams with interest in the switch-hitting Profar, MLB.com’s Mark … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Astros Among Teams Interested In Jurickson Profar
J.P. France Targeting July Return From Shoulder Surgery
Astros righty J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his shoulder last July. There wasn’t much initial specificity about the timeline beyond the fact that it would end his 2024. France tells Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that the procedure came with a 12-14 month recovery window. He’s now at roughly the halfway point. France tells McTaggart that he hasn’t … [Read more...] about J.P. France Targeting July Return From Shoulder Surgery