The Marlins announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed right-hander Darren McCaughan off waivers from the Guardians and optioned him to Triple-A. Left-hander Ryan Weathers was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to make room for McCaughan on the 40-man roster. McCaughan, 28, was a 12th-round pick by the Mariners back in 2017 and has pitched in … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Darren McCaughan
NL East Notes: Schwarber, Harper, Luzardo, Arcia
The Phillies were shut out in today’s 6-0 loss to the Braves, dropping Philadelphia to a respectable 5-4 record in its nine games without injured sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. The good news is that at least Schwarber will be activated from the 10-day injured list for the Phils’ next game on Tuesday, and Harper seems on track to be activated at some point this week, … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Schwarber, Harper, Luzardo, Arcia
The Other Marlins Lefty Who’d Like Your Attention
In case you’ve been asleep all season, the Marlins are heading into the July 30 trade deadline as sellers and are all but certain to trade closer Tanner Scott within the next 13 days. Top starter Jesus Luzardo was seen as a near-lock to go as well, before a trip to the 60-day IL tanked his trade candidacy. Center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. — who is completely, 100 percent … [Read more...] about The Other Marlins Lefty Who’d Like Your Attention
Marlins Unlikely To Move Jesus Luzardo, Bryan De La Cruz
The Marlins are open to offers on center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and will have multiple bullpen pieces available in the next three weeks, but they’re not planning to move anyone and everyone on the roster. Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports that the Fish aren’t going to move lefty Jesus Luzardo until he’s fully healthy again, which likely points to an offseason trade or … [Read more...] about Marlins Unlikely To Move Jesus Luzardo, Bryan De La Cruz
Latest On Jazz Chisholm’s Market
Jazz Chisholm Jr. stands as one of the top position players available in what could be a relatively light market for bats. Trade chatter regarding Chisholm has picked up over the past week. The Marlins only added fuel by moving him back to second base over the weekend, seemingly an effort to demonstrate his defensive versatility for potential trade partners with two weeks until … [Read more...] about Latest On Jazz Chisholm’s Market