MLB Trade Rumors

The Red Sox announced that Vladimir Gutierrez has been released.  The right-hander had been pitching at Triple-A Worcester since he was acquired from the Brewers last month, though he was designated for assignment and then outrighted off Boston’s 40-man roster earlier this month. Because Gutierrez has previously been outrighted in his career, he had the option to reject that … [Read more...] about Red Sox Release Vladimir Gutierrez

The Mets have acquired utilityman Pablo Reyes from the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, as announced via the MLB.com transactions wire.  Reyes was designated for assignment at the end of April but cleared waivers and was outrighted to Boston’s Triple-A affiliate. This marks the second time that Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has acquired Reyes, … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Pablo Reyes From Red Sox

The Red Sox are approaching a crossroads with regards to right-hander Bryan Mata. As noted by Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Mata has begun a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a hamstring strain that he suffered back in February. The 25-year-old was once one of the club’s top pitching prospects but has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness over the past two … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Mata, Mayo, Gausman

Garrett Whitlock has suffered ligament damage in his throwing elbow, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced to reporters (including Chris Cotillo of MassLive). The Boston right-hander will go for further evaluation tomorrow to determine whether he can avoid surgery. This was the outcome which the team and its fans feared last week. Whitlock reported elbow soreness coming out of a … [Read more...] about Garrett Whitlock Diagnosed With Ligament Damage In Elbow

The Red Sox locked up Brayan Bello and Ceddanne Rafaela to contract extensions this past spring, but no deal developed between the team and Tanner Houck, even though the two sides had some negotiations.  Houck confirmed to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo that some “discussions” took place, “but we’re at where we are now.  I put that behind me whenever we shook hands and said, … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Houck, Kahnle, Santander

The Red Sox are pausing Garrett Whitlock’s throwing program after the right-hander reported elbow soreness, manager Alex Cora told reporters on Friday (link via Chris Cotillo of MassLive). He’ll head for imaging over the weekend to determine the severity. Whitlock has spent exactly one month on the injured list, but not for an elbow problem. A left oblique strain knocked him … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shut Down Garrett Whitlock Due To Elbow Soreness

The Red Sox announced this morning that the club has activated right-hander Brayan Bello from the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Josh Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Bello is slated to start this afternoon’s game against the Nationals at Fenway Park. Bello, who will celebrate his 25th birthday later this week, has been on the shelf since late … [Read more...] about Red Sox Activate Brayan Bello From Injured List

Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida was placed on the injured list at the start of May due to a sprained left thumb, but after he underwent an MRI it was reported that he would be receiving a second opinion on the injury, with surgery potentially on the table. That ominous signal eventually gave way to a more positive update yesterday after Boston received a third opinion on … [Read more...] about Masataka Yoshida Avoids Surgery On Thumb, Facing Extended Absence

Craig Kimbrel blew a save and was charged with the loss in the Orioles’ 7-6 defeat to the Athletics today, but the veteran closer’s health may be of greater concern.  Kimbrel walked Darell Hernaiz and was then visited by the team trainer on the mound, but stayed in the game and allowed a homer to Kyle McCann.  That prompted another trainer’s visit and Kimbrel’s departure, and … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Kimbrel, Irvin, Kahnle, Whitlock