The Marlins announced a huge batch of transactions today, including the previously reported claim of right-hander Lake Bachar. They also claimed left-hander Anthony Veneziano off waivers from the Royals. They also reinstated left-hander Josh Simpson from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville. To open 40-man roster spots for those three, they … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Anthony Veneziano, Designate Three Players For Assignment
Marlins Select Jonathan Bermudez
The Marlins announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Jonathan Bermudez from Triple-A Jacksonville. To clear space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters, Miami optioned righty Emmanuel Ramirez to Triple-A, and moved outfielder Dane Myers from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The 28-year-old Bermudez will be making his Major League debut whenever he … [Read more...] about Marlins Select Jonathan Bermudez
Marlins Select Jose Devers
The Marlins announced this evening that they’ve selected the contract of infielder Jose Devers. Devers will take the roster spot of Vidal Brujan, who has been placed on the 10-day Injured List due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. To make room for Devers on the 40-man roster, Miami designated left-hander Jonathan Bermudez for assignment. Devers, 24, is now in his … [Read more...] about Marlins Select Jose Devers
Marlins Claim Mike Baumann
The Marlins announced that right-hander Mike Baumann has been claimed off waivers. The Angels designated Baumann for assignment earlier this week. The claim puts Baumann in position for a unique piece of baseball history, as he could join Oliver Drake as the only players to ever play for five different teams over the course of a single season. Baumann has a 5.24 ERA over 44 … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Mike Baumann
Twins Outright Steven Okert
Twins left-hander Steven Okert went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A St. Paul, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Minnesota designated him for assignment over the weekend. Okert has four-plus seasons of big league service, giving him more than the three years needed to reject the assignment in favor of free agency but fewer than the five … [Read more...] about Twins Outright Steven Okert