The Orioles announced that they have claimed outfielder Forrest Wall off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment by the Marlins earlier this week. To open a 40-man roster spot for him, right-hander Dillon Tate has been designated for assignment. Wall, 28, fits the classic speed-and-defense mold that contending clubs tend to acquire … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Forrest Wall, Designate Dillon Tate For Assignment
Athletics Claim Tristan Gray
The Athletics announced that they have claimed infielder Tristan Gray off waivers from the Marlins and assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Miami had designated him for assignment in recent days. The A’s had an open 40-man spot after designating infielder Abraham Toro for assignment earlier today. Gray, 28, got a bit of prospect attention earlier due to some interesting … [Read more...] about Athletics Claim Tristan Gray
Marlins Designate Forrest Wall, Tristan Gray For Assignment
The Marlins announced today that outfielder Griffin Conine has been selected to the roster, a move that was reported yesterday. The club also added right-hander Mike Baumann, recently claimed off waivers, to the active roster. To open spots for those two, they club optioned right-hander Brett de Geus and placed infielder Xavier Edwards on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to … [Read more...] about Marlins Designate Forrest Wall, Tristan Gray For Assignment
Marlins To Promote Griffin Conine
The Marlins will promote outfield prospect Griffin Conine before their game against the Rockies on Monday, the team announced. Conine is the son of two-time World Series champion Jeff Conine, known to fans as Mr. Marlin and widely considered one of the better players in the franchise’s history. The younger Conine, 27, is enjoying a solid season at Triple-A Jacksonville (19 home … [Read more...] about Marlins To Promote Griffin Conine
Orioles Claim Emmanuel Rivera, Designate Terrin Vavra
The Orioles have claimed infielder Emmanuel Rivera off waivers from the Marlins, per announcements from both clubs. Rivera was designated for assignment by the Marlins a few days ago. The Orioles opened a 40-man spot by designating infielder Terrin Vavra for assignment. Rivera, 28, is in his fourth major league season and he will now be joining his fourth major league club. … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Emmanuel Rivera, Designate Terrin Vavra