2021 MLB Transactions

[LHG]

Thought it was time to start a new thread since Spring Training began.

Humphreys lasted longer on the Indians' 40 man roster than I expected, but that came to an end today.

Indians Claim Harold Ramirez, DFA Jordan Humphreys

The Indians claimed Harold Ramirez off waivers from Miami and designated righty Jordan Humphreys for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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[LHG]

Two former Giants taken off the D-Back's 40 man in a single day:

Diamondbacks DFA Travis Bergen, Keury Mella

The Diamondbacks have designated lefty Travis Bergen and righty Keury Mella for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[calsnowskier]

Two former Giants taken off the D-Back's 40 man in a single day:

Diamondbacks DFA Travis Bergen, Keury Mella

The Diamondbacks have designated lefty Travis Bergen and righty Keury Mella for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Nice.. a two for one post...

 

[LHG]

Nice.. a two for one post...

Go big or go home.

 

[LHG]

From mlb.com:
A source told MLB.com that the Marlins agreed to terms with lefty reliever Steven Okert on a Minor League deal, with no Spring Training invitation. The 29-year-old, who last pitched in the Majors in 2018 with the Giants, is considered a depth piece. He has a 4.28 career ERA in 70 big league outings.

 

[calsnowskier]

From mlb.com:
A source told MLB.com that the Marlins agreed to terms with lefty reliever Steven Okert on a Minor League deal, with no Spring Training invitation. The 29-year-old, who last pitched in the Majors in 2018 with the Giants, is considered a depth piece. He has a 4.28 career ERA in 70 big league outings.

Wow. He has fallen all the way down to “depth” status.

too bad he was a decent prospect. But, I guess, he is further proof of TINSTAAPP...

 

[MarcoPolo]

TANSTAAFL .

A shame. I thought he was an OK relief pitcher, and never really given much of a chance. If "depth" means "stock him in AAA in case one of our guys in the pen gets injured and call him up first or second" (that how *I* would use it) then that's just fine. If it means "pile up pitching in the minors and then throw then against the wall like spaghetti to see how will stick" (which appears to be the Giants' definition) then that just sucks.

And IIRC, he wasn't really a LOOGY - equally good (or bad, depending on the outing) against righties and lefties. Seems like that would be more valuable now that pitchers have to face at least 3 batters now. Hope he gets a chance.

 

[LHG]

Wow. He has fallen all the way down to “depth” status.

too bad he was a decent prospect. But, I guess, he is further proof of TINSTAAPP...

TANSTAAFL .

A shame. I thought he was an OK relief pitcher, and never really given much of a chance. If "depth" means "stock him in AAA in case one of our guys in the pen gets injured and call him up first or second" (that how *I* would use it) then that's just fine. If it means "pile up pitching in the minors and then throw then against the wall like spaghetti to see how will stick" (which appears to be the Giants' definition) then that just sucks.

And IIRC, he wasn't really a LOOGY - equally good (or bad, depending on the outing) against righties and lefties. Seems like that would be more valuable now that pitchers have to face at least 3 batters now. Hope he gets a chance.

Considering the Marlins aren't even bringing him to big league camp, he's hardly going to be the 1st or 2nd guy up in case of injury. He's more of a 8th or 9th guy up, if he doesn't get released (or opt out, if he was able to get that in his contract) by then.

 

[LHG]

Major League Baseball Suspends Sam Dyson For 2021 Season

Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that free agent reliever Sam Dyson has accepted a suspension covering the entire 2021 season …

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Reds, Heath Hembree Agree To Minor League Deal

The Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with right-handed reliever Heath Hembree, the team announced. The deal includes …

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[SFGRTB]

The Braves added two former Giants to their roster today: Pablo Savdoval and Ehire Adrianza

 

[tzill]

The Braves added two former Giants to their roster today: Pablo Savdoval and Ehire Adrianza

AKA #forevergiant and #nevergiant

 

[LHG]

Francisco Liriano got released by the Blue Jays.
Tony Watson signed a 1 year deal with the Angels.
Heath Hembree got reassigned by the Reds.

 

[MarcoPolo]

I recall a "discussion" ( series of posts) on Watson and why the Giants weren't pursuing him, but now I can't find it. I think I replied that it must be because of his salary demands, or what WATSON did/wanted and not necessarily the Giants. I also recall (maybe not the same thread) that there was talk of "what is wrong with him, he must have an issue, physical or mental, because he just got released" (but there's a 50/50 chance that was a different pitcher, actually). So ...

-Watson had signed a minor league deal with the Phillies. It would have paid $3M if he made the majors.
-Watson opted out of that deal (must have been in the contract).
-Watson just signed a $1M deal with the Angels (as reported above).

 

[LHG]

I recall a "discussion" ( series of posts) on Watson and why the Giants weren't pursuing him, but now I can't find it. I think I replied that it must be because of his salary demands, or what WATSON did/wanted and not necessarily the Giants. I also recall (maybe not the same thread) that there was talk of "what is wrong with him, he must have an issue, physical or mental, because he just got released" (but there's a 50/50 chance that was a different pitcher, actually). So ...

-Watson had signed a minor league deal with the Phillies. It would have paid $3M if he made the majors.
-Watson opted out of that deal (must have been in the contract).
-Watson just signed a $1M deal with the Angels (as reported above).

I think the main conversation about him starts here - 2021 roster

Another one here - Current Roster

 

[LHG]

Brewers Outright Ray Black

The Brewers have outrighted right-hander Ray Black off their 40-man roster, the team announced. Black has cleared waivers and will …

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Orioles Acquire Adam Plutko, Release Yolmer Sanchez

TODAY: Sanchez has cleared waivers and been granted a release, the Orioles announced. MARCH 27: The Orioles have acquired right-hander …

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[calsnowskier]

We all knew Black’s shelf life was super short. He is a graduate of the Jimmy Garoppolo school of durability.

 

[LHG]

We all knew Black’s shelf life was super short. He is a graduate of the Jimmy Garoppolo school of durability.

I expected at least a full season (or equivalent) in the big leagues. He's pitched in a total of 46 games at the big league level the past 3 years. Yeah, about right.