The deadline to add prospects to the 40-man roster in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft is Monday at 8 p.m. (ET). Generally speaking, you are eligible for the Rule 5 Draft if five seasons have passed since you were signed (or four if you signed after you turned 19-years-old). In making their decisions, the Mets will have to choose between those players who already passed through the...
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The Derek Jeter owned Miami Marlins are intent on stripping down their team to reach their goal of a $90 million payroll. While Giancarlo Stanton has been the hottest trade chip on the open market, Dee Gordon’s name has also been widely discussed in rumors. Other names Miami could look to trade are Martin Prado, Brad Ziegler and Junichi Tazawa, who each have larger salaries compared to the...
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When the Mets round off their 40-man roster tonight, adding players who will be eligible as Rule 5 selections, Tyler Bashlor needs to be added to the roster. Bashlor is a hard throwing right-handed pitcher who shared time between Port St. Lucie and Binghamton last summer. The Mets are just beginning to discover Tyler Bashlor’s tools. Tommy John surgery in his 2014 season would set back the...
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Rafael Montero, RHP Player Data: Age: 27, B/T: R/R, Free Agency: 2022 2017 Primary Stats: 5-11, 5.52 ERA, 4.37 FIP, 119.0 IP, 67 BB, 114 K, 1.748 WHIP, GRADE: D 2017 Review: Rafael Montero got yet another “last chance” to make a difference on the big-league club early in the season due to (another) slew of injuries to the pitching staff. He was unimpressive once again and after...
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Good morning, baseball fanatics! Tonight is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man rosters. The first domino of the offseason has yet to fall on the trade and free agent front, but the rumors are still swirling. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com on Twitter, the St. Louis Cardinals have made a formal offer to the Miami Marlins for Giancarlo Stanton. They are reportedly the second...
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All MLB teams 40-man rosters must be set by tonight at 8 p.m. The Mets have decisions to make regarding certain players, including Corey Oswalt, Tyler Bashlor, Luis Guillorme, Adonis Uceta and Gerson Bautista who are all candidates to be added. Latest Mets News John Harper of the Daily News writes about Mickey Callaway’s desire to use modern technology to help keep the pitchers healthy....
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