The Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Joe Christensen reports Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He will decide whether to have Tommy John surgery within two weeks.
SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports Nathan’s agent, David Pepe, said Nathan is going to seek a second opinion before deciding whether to have surgery. Want more? Keep reading…
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The New York Post’s Joel Sherman reports the New York Yankees have acquired starter Javier Vazquez and pitcher Boone Logan from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Melky Cabrera along with pitchers Mike Dunn and Arodys Vizcaino. Want more? Keep reading…
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Braves.MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reports the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to acquire reliever Rafael Soriano from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for reliever Jesse Chavez. Soriano, who will likely serve as the Rays’ closer, will make at least $6.5 million via the non-guaranteed one-year contract he secured when he accepted arbitration. The deal is pending physicals. Want more? Keep reading…
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ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports the Atlanta Braves agreed with reliever Billy Wagner (Red Sox) to a one-year, $7 million deal that includes a $6.5 million vesting option for 2011. The Boston Red Sox offered Wagner arbitration, which means they are entitled to the Braves’ first-round pick when the deal becomes official. Want more? Keep reading…
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the New York Jets acquired wide receiver Braylon Edwards from the Cleveland Browns. According to Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, Cleveland will receive wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnik and two draft picks for Edwards. Want more? Keep reading…
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MLB.com’s Tom Singer reports Arizona Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls (knee) dislocated his left kneecap on the final out of the game Sunday, Aug. 30. He was scheduled to undergo X-rays and an MRI after the game to determine the extent of the damage. It is unknown how long he’ll be out. Want more? Keep reading…
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The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 29, with a strained left hamstring. Kinsler missed five straight starts and said the injury hadn’t improved much Sunday, Aug. 2. He’s eligible to return Aug. 13. Want more? Keep reading…
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FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Jarrod Washburn from the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Luke French and pitcher Mauricio Robles.
Washburn leaves one pitchers’ park for a more neutral location and leaves the AL West for the AL Central, which boasts comparable offenses. Washburn’s win total could receive a boost with the Tigers’ powerful offense behind him. Detroit’s bullpen (4.16 ERA) hasn’t been quite as steady as Seattle’s (3.89 ERA) at upholding leads, though. Overall, his fantasy value stays about the same, with the potential upgrade in wins. Want more? Keep reading…
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FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports the Philadelphia Phillies acquired starting pitcher Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco from the Cleveland Indians for starting pitcher Jason Knapp, starter Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson. The deal is pending a medical review.
Lee’s fantasy value stays about the same with the trade; there could be a grace period as National League hitters adjust to Lee’s repertoire. He may also receive better run support; Lee’s run support average was 5.03, one of the worst marks in the majors, despite Cleveland’s high-ranking offense. The 30-year-old lefty leaves a hitters’ park for a more hitter-friendly park, but he enters an arguably weaker-hitting division. Want more? Keep reading…
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ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney reports the St. Louis Cardinals acquired outfielder Matt Holliday and $1.5 million from the Oakland Athletics for top prospect third baseman Brett Wallace, starting pitcher Clayton Mortensen and outfielder Shane Peterson. Want more? Keep reading…
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