MLB Trade Rumors

The Red Sox announced to reporters that right-hander Wyatt Mills underwent a successful reconstruction of the right ulnar collateral ligament, the procedure also known as Tommy John surgery. Mills, now 28, came over to the Red Sox from the Royals in an offseason trade. However, he was shut down in the spring with elbow inflammation and has spent the entire season on the injured … [Read more...] about Wyatt Mills Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Red Sox passed catcher Caleb Hamilton through outright waivers unclaimed and assigned him back to Triple-A Worcester, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Hamilton has been outrighted in the past, giving him the right to reject the assignment if he chooses, but he’s listed as active on the WooSox’ roster for now. The 28-year-old Hamilton appeared in only four games … [Read more...] about Red Sox Outright Caleb Hamilton

Left-hander Ryan Sherriff went unclaimed on outright waivers following his DFA by the Red Sox and has elected free agency rather than accept an assignment to the minors, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports (Twitter link). Sherriff, 33, held opponents to two runs on six hits and a pair of walks with five strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings earlier this season. He’d since been optioned … [Read more...] about Ryan Sherriff Elects Free Agency

Veteran infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum, who opted out of a deal with the Red Sox last week, has signed with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization, the team announced (link via Jee-ho Yoo of South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency). He’ll be paid $400K for the remainder of the season. Goodrum, a client of Roc Nation Sports, will take the roster spot of former Dodgers … [Read more...] about Niko Goodrum Signs With KBO’s Lotte Giants

We missed a week while I was on the injured list (back spasms sustained while diving back to first base). There’s much for us to cover. Let’s start with some high-profile Padres. While the draft is tempting, let’s look in on those guys as they sign. Five Big Hype Prospects Ethan Salas, 17, C, SDP (A) 139 PA, 6 HR, 5 SB, .259/.381/.500 When we adjourned two weeks ago, Salas was … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Salas, Merrill, Yorke, Hence, Mayo

The Red Sox are planning to reinstate Yu Chang from the injured list and install him as their starting shortstop within the next couple of days, but that’s only the first of several decisions regarding their infield mix. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com outlines the situation neatly, noting that there are ostensibly three roster spots for four infielders: Chang, Christian Arroyo, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Have Multiple Infield Decisions Looming

The Red Sox rotation is facing a great deal of uncertainty headed into the All Star break. Right-hander Garrett Whitlock was placed on the injured list earlier this week with elbow inflammation, joining Tanner Houck, Chris Sale, and Corey Kluber on the shelf among the club’s starting options. It seems their lack of rotation options won’t be cleared up anytime soon, as Alex Cora … [Read more...] about Red Sox Notes: Pivetta, Houck, Bello

The Red Sox announced a number of moves before tonight’s series opener with Oakland. Infielder Yu Chang is back from the 60-day injured list and starter James Paxton returned from paternity leave. In corresponding moves, infielder David Hamilton was optioned while reliever Kaleb Ort was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Boston designated … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Ryan Sherriff For Assignment

The Red Sox have signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a Major League deal, tweets Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. He’s already in the clubhouse and will be active for tonight’s game. MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo adds that Caleb Hamilton has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Alfaro, 30, began the season in the Red Sox organization on a minor league deal and … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Jorge Alfaro To Major League Contract