The Orioles have claimed first baseman Lewin Diaz off waivers from the Pirates, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald (Twitter link). Diaz, 26, was a fairly high-profile amateur signing by the Twins back in 2013, inking a $1.4MM bonus and headlining their 2013-14 international free agency class. He ranked among Minnesota’s top prospects for several years due to … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Lewin Diaz
Diamondbacks Claim Ali Sánchez
The Diamondbacks announced they have claimed catcher Ali Sánchez off waivers from the Pirates. Sánchez, 26 in January, has gotten a couple of cups of coffee in the big leagues so far, as he played five games with the Mets in 2020 and two more with the Cardinals in 2021. The Cardinals kept him in the minors this year and designated him for assignment in June. He was claimed by … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim Ali Sánchez
Giants Claim Miguel Yajure From Pirates
The Giants announced they’ve claimed right-hander Miguel Yajure off waivers from the Pirates. San Francisco’s 40-man roster count jumps to 38, while Pittsburgh’s tally falls to 38. Yajure joined the professional ranks as an amateur signee with the Yankees in 2015. A few seasons of strong performance in the low minors put him on the prospect radar by 2019, when he posted a 2.26 … [Read more...] about Giants Claim Miguel Yajure From Pirates
Catching Market Rumors: Blue Jays, Contreras, Royals, Pirates
Sean Murphy stands at the center of the offseason trade market for catchers, and the Oakland star is drawing plenty of interest. The Guardians, White Sox, Rays, Red Sox, Cardinals and even the Braves have all been linked to him recently, but the A’s are just one of two teams widely expected to trade a catcher this winter. The Blue Jays, who have a trio of Major League-caliber … [Read more...] about Catching Market Rumors: Blue Jays, Contreras, Royals, Pirates
Pirates Designate Lewin Diaz For Assignment
The Pirates announced Wednesday that they’ve designated first baseman Lewin Diaz for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to recently signed first baseman Carlos Santana, who joined the Bucs on a one-year deal earlier this week. Pittsburgh had claimed Diaz off waivers from the Marlins earlier in the month. Diaz, 26, originally signed with the Twins for a $1.4MM … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Lewin Diaz For Assignment