The Astros are claiming right-hander Declan Cronin off waivers from the White Sox, per MLB Transactions Daily. The righty was designated for assignment by the Sox a week ago. Houston has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move. Cronin, 26, made his major league debut with the Sox last year, allowing 11 earned runs in 11 innings. He spent most of the year … [Read more...] about Astros Claim Declan Cronin From White Sox
Michael Brantley To Retire
Outfielder Michael Brantley is going to retire, he tells Jon Morosi of MLB.com. “It’s time for me to be home 24/7, watch my kids grow up, and not miss important milestones,” he said. Brantley, now 36, has spent over a decade as one of the best hitters in the league but his health has been a significant issue in recent years. In 2022, he played just 64 games before getting shut … [Read more...] about Michael Brantley To Retire
Astros Designate Joel Kuhnel For Assignment
The Astros have designated right-hander Joel Kuhnel for assignment, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston needed to open a roster spot for righty Declan Cronin, who they claimed off waivers from the White Sox. Kuhnel, 29 in February, came to the Astros in June via a cash deal, having spent his entire career with the Reds prior to that. He has 83 2/3 innings of major … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Joel Kuhnel For Assignment
Astros Sign Chris Gittens To Minor League Deal
The Astros and first baseman Chris Gittens are in agreement on a minor league deal, as noted in the transactions log on his MLB.com profile page. It’s currently unclear whether or not the deal will include an invitation to big league Spring Training next month. Gittens, 30 in February, was a 12th-round pick by the Yankees back in 2014. He spent several years slowly moving up … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Chris Gittens To Minor League Deal
Cubs Hire Jason Kanzler As Director Of Player Development; Promote Ryan Otero To Pitching Director
5:57PM: The Cubs have also promoted Ryan Otero to be the team’s new director of pitching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma reports. Otero has worked in the Cubs’ player development and research & development departments since 2018, and he worked as the assistant director of pitching last season under Breslow. 4:15PM: The Cubs have hired Jason Kanzler as their new director of … [Read more...] about Cubs Hire Jason Kanzler As Director Of Player Development; Promote Ryan Otero To Pitching Director