11:40am: Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds the Cubs and Twins as fits for Chafin. The Cubs have Anthony Kay as their only traditional lefty reliever right now. The Twins have Jovani Moran and Caleb Thielbar, the latter of whom just returned from the injured list. 11:06am: The Diamondbacks made a big addition to their bullpen yesterday when they acquired Paul Sewald from the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Listening To Trade Offers On Andrew Chafin, Joe Mantiply
Brewers, Diamondbacks Swap Andrew Chafin For Peter Strzelecki
The Brewers have picked up left-hander Andrew Chafin in a trade with the Diamondbacks, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link). John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reports that right-hander Peter Strzelecki is headed back to the D’Backs in return. Rosenthal linked Milwaukee to Chafin’s market earlier today. Give how Arizona also just landed Paul Sewald from … [Read more...] about Brewers, Diamondbacks Swap Andrew Chafin For Peter Strzelecki
Red Sox Acquire Luis Urías
The Red Sox announced that they have acquired infielder Luis Urías from the Brewers for minor league right-hander Bradley Blalock. Robert Murray of FanSided first had Urías going to the Red Sox while Adam McCalvy of MLB.com first reported on Blalock’s involvement. Urías, 26, seemed to be establishing himself as a solid part of the Milwaukee roster in the previous two seasons. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Luis Urías
Rays Acquire Alex Jackson
The Rays and Brewers agreed to terms on a minor swap earlier today that sent catcher Alex Jackson to Tampa Bay in exchange for right-hander Evan McKendry. The Rays have announced the swap. Jackson, 27, was the sixth selection overall in the 2014 draft by the Mariners and made his big league debut with the Braves in 2019. Though he’s appeared in the majors every season since … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Alex Jackson
Astros Claim Jake Cousins From Brewers, Designate Blake Taylor
The Astros have claimed right-hander Jake Cousins off waivers from the Brewers, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. There had been no prior indication Cousins had been removed from Milwaukee’s 40-man roster, so this will drop their count to 39. The Astros have now announced the claim, with left-hander Blake Taylor designated for assignment in a corresponding move and Cousins … [Read more...] about Astros Claim Jake Cousins From Brewers, Designate Blake Taylor