The Rays signed their first-rounder to a significant bonus on Friday evening. We’ll round up a few other $2MM+ signings from the day. Pre-draft rankings and scouting reports are provided by Keith Law of the Athletic, Baseball America, FanGraphs and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. The Astros have a $3.13MM deal with first-round pick Walker Janek, reports Chandler Rome of the Athletic (X … [Read more...] about Notable Draft Signings: 7/26/24
Reds Re-Sign Edwin Rios To Minor League Deal
The Reds brought back infielder Edwin Ríos on a minor league contract. He was assigned to Triple-A Louisville, where he’s in tonight’s starting lineup. Ríos had elected free agency on Monday after being designated for assignment. He’ll again provide a non-roster bat from the left side. Ríos inked a minor league deal over the winter and has spent the bulk of the year in … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Edwin Rios To Minor League Deal
Yankees Interested In Jonathan India
The Yankees have issues on their infield and have interest in second baseman Jonathan India of the Reds, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. However, Castillo cautions that the Reds aren’t expected to make India available unless they fall out of the playoff race in the next week. India, 27, is having a resurgent season after a couple of rough campaigns. He has eight home runs this … [Read more...] about Yankees Interested In Jonathan India
Reds Likely To Trade From Bullpen Depth
The Reds are telling teams they plan to trade from their bullpen, report C. Trent Rosecrans and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. That is not yet a signal about their deadline direction, though. According to the report, Cincinnati anticipates having a bullpen surplus as they expect Emilio Pagán and Ian Gibaut to return from the injured list next month. Cincinnati has somewhat … [Read more...] about Reds Likely To Trade From Bullpen Depth
Edwin Ríos Elects Free Agency
Infielder Edwin Ríos recently elected free agency, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment by the Reds last week and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville after clearing waivers, but he instead exercised his right to return to the open market. Ríos, 30, started the year on a minor league deal with the Reds and had a nice run at … [Read more...] about Edwin Ríos Elects Free Agency