Darragh McDonald

1 week ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Darragh McDonald

The Angels announced that infielder Tim Anderson has been released. He had been designated for assignment two days ago. He’ll be a free agent once he clears release waivers, unless he has already. This was the expected outcome when Anderson was designated for assignment earlier this week. He was unlikely to be claimed based on his performance this year and in other recent seasons.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Darragh McDonald

The Diamondbacks announced a series of roster moves on Friday, most of which were previouslyreported. They have selected right-hander Jeff Brighamand signed infielder Ildemaro Vargas. To open active roster spots for those two, infielderJordan Lawlar and right-handerKevin Ginkel have been optioned to Triple-A Reno. The club had one open 40-man roster spot but opened a second by designating left-handerJoe Mantiply for assignment.

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Darragh McDonald

By Darragh McDonald | May 30, 2025 at 5:14pm CDT The Diamondbacks announced a series of roster moves today, most of which were previously reported. They have selected right-hander Jeff Brigham and signed infielder Ildemaro Vargas. To open active roster spots for those two, infielder Jordan Lawlar and right-hander Kevin Ginkel have been optioned to Triple-A Reno. The club had one open 40-man roster spot but opened a second by designating left-hander Joe Mantiply for assignment. More to come.

1 week ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Darragh McDonald

Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. It is still being determined whether the righty will undergo Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure. In either case, he should miss the remainder of this season and part of the 2026 campaign as well. The news is devastating but not surprising. Smith-Shawver started the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader against the Phillies.

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Darragh McDonald

Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. It is still being determined whether the righty will undergo Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure. In either case, he should miss the remainder of this season and part of the 2026 campaign as well. More to come.