MLB Trade Rumors

In a couple months, Nick Martinez will need to decide whether to test free agency for what would be the fourth straight offseason. More than most free agents, Martinez has seemed to value flexibility. Since he returned to affiliated ball during the 2021-22 offseason after a stint in Japan, the right-hander has signed contracts that allow him to opt out after the first … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez’s Third Straight Opt-Out Decision

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Mariners fire Scott Servais, … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto

The Reds have sent right-hander Alan Busenitz outright to Triple-A Louisville, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Busenitz, 34, had the right to elect free agency but it appears he has chosen to accept this assignment. He pitched in Tuesday’s game for the Bats, tossing two … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Alan Busenitz

The Reds placed left-hander Sam Moll on the 15-day injured list today, and called up righty Casey Legumina from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.  Moll is dealing with a left shoulder impingement, and it is “not likely” that he’ll return before the season is over, as the southpaw told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Moll has been trying to pitch through … [Read more...] about Reds Place Sam Moll On 15-Day Injured List

The Reds have released Tony Kemp from his minor league contract with the team, according to Kemp’s MLB.com profile page.  Kemp signed with Cincinnati in July but didn’t receive a call-up to the majors during his latest stint in the organization. After playing with the Athletics from 2020-23, Kemp has bounced around the league since becoming a free agent last fall.  He … [Read more...] about Reds Release Tony Kemp