Mark Polishuk

2 weeks ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Mark Polishuk

A right rotator cuff strain delayed Matt Vierling’s season debut until May 23, and he played in only four games before inflammation in that same right shoulder sent him back to the injured list. The Tigers utilityman’s luck may be starting to change, however, as a visit with Dr. Keith Meister earlier this week resulted in what Vierling described as “absolutely the best-case scenario” of just inflammation.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Mark Polishuk

The Phillies announced that right-hander Ryan Cusick was claimed off waivers from the White Sox and optioned to the Florida Complex League.  In the corresponding roster move, Philadelphia designated right-hander Kyle Tyler for assignment. In less than two weeks’ time, Cusick is now joining his fourth different team after a whirlwind series of waiver claims.

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Mark Polishuk

The Yankees and Athletics have each announced that infielder CJ Alexander is heading to New York on a waiver claim.  The A’s designated Alexander for assignment three days ago. Alexander was optioned to the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, where he’ll act as a left-handed hitting depth option at multiple positions.  Most of Alexander’s pro experience has come at third base, which is notable given how the hot corner has often been considered a weak link in New York’s otherwise sterling lineup.

2 weeks ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Mark Polishuk

Yankees Claim CJ Alexander By Mark Polishuk | June 8, 2025 at 1:55pm CDT The Yankees and Athletics have each announced that infielder CJ Alexander is heading to New York on a waiver claim. The A’s designated Alexander for assignment three days ago. More to come…

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Mark Polishuk

The White Sox announced that left-hander Tyler Alexander has been signed to a Major League contract, worth the MLB minimum salary.  To create roster space, the Sox placed left-hander Jared Shuster on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 5) due to a blister on his throwing hand, and southpaw Fraser Ellard was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day IL.