# cincinnati reds (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cincinnati reds. Page: Feed: --- ## [Twins Place Kendry Rojas On IL With Oblique Strain](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/twins-place-kendry-rojas-on-il-with-oblique-strain.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Twins put Kendry Rojas on the minor league injured list with an oblique strain, per Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. Rojas left his start on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul after one inning. The official timetable is unclear, but the nature of the injury puts the lefty’s season in jeopardy. Rojas has performed well in \[…\] ## [Twins Sign Ron Marinaccio To Minor League Deal](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/twins-sign-ron-marinaccio-to-minor-league-deal.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Veteran reliever Ron Marinaccio has joined the Twins on a minor league deal, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The righty cleared waivers and elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Reds earlier this week. Marinaccio is represented by ACES. The well-traveled Marinaccio has already pitched for three teams this \[…\] ## [JJ Bleday homers to complete the cycle against Arizona Diamondbacks](https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-history/52143/jj-bleday-cycle-arizona-diamondbacks-elly-de-la-cruz) _2026-08-23 · Wick Terrell · Red Reporter_ JJ Bleday leaned out and turned on a Zack Littell meatball in the Top of the 6th inning of Saturday night’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks down in the Land of the Endless Strip Mall, and the laser flew over the fence in right field at Chase Field for a homer. That’s \[…\] ## [Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow To Return On Tuesday](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/dodgers-tyler-glasnow-to-return-on-tuesday.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow will rejoin the club early next week for a series against the Braves, manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Glasnow has missed more than three months with a back injury. He’s been on the 60-day IL since June. The Dodgers currently have an opening on the \[…\] ## [Tigers To Select Andrew Sears For MLB Debut](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/tigers-to-select-andrew-sears-for-mlb-debut.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Saturday that left-hander Andrew Sears will have his contract selected tomorrow. The prospect is expected to make his big-league debut as a bulk reliever against the Royals on Sunday. Detroit has a full 40-man roster, so a corresponding move will be needed. The 23-year-old Sears was only recently \[…\] ## [Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Rhett Lowder vs. Michael Soroka](https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52137/arizona-diamondbacks-rhett-lowder-vs-michael-soroka) _2026-08-22 · Wick Terrell · Red Reporter_ Unless you are one of the seven or so folks who managed to stay awake into the wee hours of the morning in the eastern time zone last night, you were forced wait until this morning to find that the mighty Cincinnati Reds managed to get four hits off of Major League Baseball caliber pitching \[…\] ## [Angels Place Nolan Schanuel, Wade Meckler On IL](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/angels-place-nolan-schanuel-wade-meckler-on-il.html) _2026-08-22 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Angels announced multiple moves ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Rangers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel is heading to the 10-day IL with a right intercostal strain. Outfielder Wade Meckler was placed on the 7-day concussion IL. Outfielder Gustavo Campero and infielder Christian Moore were recalled to replace Schanuel and Meckler. Schanuel and Meckler were \[…\] ## [Yankees’ Ryan Weathers Removed With Left Forearm Discomfort](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/yankees-ryan-weathers-removed-with-left-forearm-discomfort.html) _2026-08-22 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers was pulled from his outing on Saturday against the Blue Jays with forearm discomfort, per a team announcement. He’s headed for imaging. Weathers was removed with one out and two runners on in the fourth inning during a Myles Straw at-bat. Weathers labored through his outing before the injury. He had \[…\] ## [Tigers Notes: Flaherty, Hurter, Meadows](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/tigers-notes-flaherty-hurter-meadows.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ It has been a month since flexor inflammation sent Jack Flaherty to the 15-day injured list, and Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including the Detroit News’ Chris McCosky) that the right-hander could throw a bullpen session as early as this weekend. As McCosky breaks down the usual pattern of the Tigers’ throwing progression and \[…\] ## [Nationals Claim Matt Waldron](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/nationals-claim-matt-waldron.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Nationals announced that right-hander Matt Waldron was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. Connelly Early was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL in the corresponding roster move. It’s the second time in under a month that Waldron has changed teams via the waiver wire. The Padres designated the knuckleballer \[…\] ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nB06AldFSogx) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Rockies Outright Parker Mushinski](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/rockies-designate-parker-mushinski-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-22 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ TODAY: The Rockies announced that Mushinski cleared waivers, and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A. AUGUST 19: The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Mark Manfredi, a move that was previously reported. They also reinstated right-hander Jaden Hill from the 15-day injured list. To open active roster spots for those two, \[…\] ## [Brandon Woodruff Starting Throwing Progression, Hopes To Pitch Again In 2026](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/brandon-woodruff-starting-throwing-progression-hopes-to-pitch-again-in-2026.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Brandon Woodruff announced in mid-July that he was undergoing a season-ending shoulder surgery, but that ended up not being the case. Speaking with Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today, Woodruff said he will start Wednesday on what is planned as a five-week throwing progression, with the aim of pitching again before the Brewers’ 2026 \[…\] ## [Blue Jays Reinstate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. From Seven-Day IL](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/blue-jays-reinstate-vladimir-guerrero-jr-from-seven-day-il.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Blue Jays announced that first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been reinstated from the seven-day concussion-related injured list. Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Guerrero returns after a minimal stint on the concussion IL, as he was placed on the injured list last Saturday. The team made the move after \[…\] ## [Andy Pages To Miss 4-5 Weeks Due To Fractured Hand](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/andy-pages-to-miss-4-5-weeks-due-to-fractured-hand.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ 11:01AM: The Dodgers will call up Thomas from Triple-A to take Pages’ spot on the active roster, according to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Thomas is already on the 40-man roster, so Pages’ IL placement will be the only roster move required. 8:16AM: Andy Pages was hit on the left hand by a Bubba Chandler fastball in \[…\] ## [Giancarlo Stanton Sustains New Calf Injury](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/giancarlo-stanton-sustains-new-calf-injury.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ A right calf strain and a tweak to that same calf in June have kept Giancarlo Stanton out of the Yankees’ lineup since April 24. Just when it seemed like Stanton was making solid progress towards a return, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch and other media that Stanton fell during a running \[…\] ## [Padres Gain 2027 Club Option On Nick Pivetta](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/padres-gain-2027-club-option-on-nick-pivetta.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 due to a flexor strain, and the Padres right-hander has yet to return to action. Friday marked the 131st consecutive day of Pivetta’s IL stint, which has now triggered a contract clause that gives the Padres some flexibility in walking away from the \[…\] ## [Spencer Steer Unlikely To Play Again In 2026](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/spencer-steer-unlikely-to-play-again-in-2026.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Spencer Steer hasn’t played since July 26, when the Reds utilityman suffered a partial tear in a sheath in his right wrist. Almost a month after the injury, Steer provided an update on his status to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer and admitted that “I’m pretty much done for the year, for sure….I figured \[…\] ## [Dodgers Outright Jonathan Hernández](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/dodgers-designate-jonathan-hernandez-for-assignment-2.html) _2026-08-22 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ TODAY: Hernandez cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A, as per his MLB.com profile page. AUGUST 19: The Dodgers announced that right-hander Brock Stewart has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jonathan Hernández has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Hernández, 30, has been the unofficial 41st man on \[…\] ## [The Opener: Phillies, Yankees, Rogers, Rangers](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/the-opener-phillies-yankees-rogers-rangers.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Yesterday’s duel between Jacob Misiorowski and Chris Sale didn’t disappoint, as the two aces each delivered quality starts in the Brewers’ 2-1 win over the Braves on Friday afternoon. Sale was charged with two runs on eight hits over six innings of work, with both Milwaukee runs coming in the third inning on a William \[…\] ## [Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/rays-to-activate-manuel-rodriguez.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM. Tampa Bay will need to open space on the active and 40-man rosters. Rodríguez makes his return from last July’s elbow surgery. The Mexican-born righty had emerged as a \[…\] ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KaL9oV8lJfof) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Kasten: Dodgers “Not Being Sold”](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/kasten-dodgers-not-being-sold.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ Dodgers president Stan Kasten met with reporters on Friday evening to reiterate ownership’s commitment to the team. “I wanted to make sure everyone understood one thing very clearly: The Dodgers are not being sold,” Kasten told L.A. media (links via Jack Harris of The California Post and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic). “They’re not going \[…\] ## [Phillies Outright Brian Keller](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/phillies-to-designate-brian-keller-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ August 21: Keller cleared waivers and will remain in the organization on an outright assignment, the Phillies announced. He’ll return to minor league free agency this offseason if the Phillies don’t add him back to the 40-man roster. August 19: The Phillies are designating right-hander Brian Keller for assignment, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. That’ll open \[…\] ## [Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Nick Lodolo vs. Eduardo Rodriguez](https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/52133/arizona-diamondbacks-nick-lodolo-vs-eduardo-rodriguez) _2026-08-22 · Wick Terrell · Red Reporter_ The Cincinnati Reds are in the Sonoran Desert on Friday night to take on Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rodriguez is a lefty, and the Reds simply have no way to prepare a roster for such events, so they’ve got no fewer than six guys in the starting lineup who probably shouldn’t be in \[…\] ## [Mariners Activate Carlos Vargas](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/mariners-activate-carlos-vargas.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Mariners announced that reliever Carlos Vargas is back from the 60-day injured list. Seattle optioned Nick Davila to Triple-A Tacoma to clear a bullpen spot and transferred Matt Brash to the 60-day IL to create an opening on the 40-man roster. Vargas has been out all season with a lat strain that he suffered late in \[…\] ## [Cubs Designate Owen Miller For Assignment](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/cubs-designate-owen-miller-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Cubs announced they’ve designated infielder Owen Miller for assignment and optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa. Those are the corresponding moves to reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list and activate infielder Gabriel Arias, who was recently claimed off waivers from the Mets. Miller was just called up on Monday as an extra infielder \[…\] ## [Reds activate Tony Santillan ahead of series against Diamondbacks](https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-injuries/52129/tony-santillan-activated-injured-list) _2026-08-21 · Wick Terrell · Red Reporter_ It’s almost certainly too little, too late, but the Cincinnati Reds are beginning to get some of their bullpen arms back in form. Graham Ashcraft, for instance, threw a bullpen on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park and seems poised for a rehab stint as early as this weekend. On Friday, though, the Reds got \[…\] ## [MLB Mailbag: Cubs Outfield, Rays Catchers, Yankees, Skubal, Detmers, Lowe, Kwan](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/mlb-mailbag-cubs-outfield-rays-catchers-yankees-skubal-detmers-lowe-kwan.html) _2026-08-21 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ This week’s MLBTR Mailbag will dig into the Cubs’ long-term outfield look, the Rays’ crop of catching talent, the Yankees’ 2027 payroll and roster pursuits, and possible contracts for some notable names around the league. (Note: questions are lightly edited for clarity and brevity.) Let’s get into it! Colin asks: What are the Cubs’ options \[…\] ## [Braves Release Tyler Kinley](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/braves-release-tyler-kinley.html) _2026-08-21 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Braves have released right-hander Tyler Kinley, reports Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kinley had been designated for assignment earlier this week. He will be a free agent as soon as he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already. Kinley was designated for assignment a few days ago when AJ Smith-Shawver was recalled to \[…\] ## [Cardinals Place Andre Pallante On Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/cardinals-place-andre-pallante-on-injured-list.html) _2026-08-21 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Cardinals announced that they have placed right-hander Andre Pallante on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, retroactive to August 18. Fellow righty Ryan Fernandez has been recalled to take his place on the roster. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch first reported the news and added that left-hander Quinn Mathews will take \[…\] ## [Yankees Place Ryan McMahon On Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/yankees-place-ryan-mcmahon-on-injured-list.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Yankees placed third baseman Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 20, with a sprained left thumb. Max Schuemann is up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place on the active roster. McMahon made an early exit from Wednesday’s win over Baltimore. He hit an RBI single in the second inning. He was \[…\] ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0UFcUhFnmOdw) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [On The Possibility Of An Offseason Rafael Devers Trade](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/on-the-possibility-of-an-offseason-rafael-devers-trade.html) _2026-08-21 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ It was no secret that the Giants were open to trade offers involving their big-name players this summer. The club is having a poor season and was clearly in seller position ahead of the deadline. Multiple reports talked about how the team was willing to discuss Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers. Though there \[…\] ## [Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg Reportedly A Candidate For Red Wings GM Job](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/tigers-gm-jeff-greenberg-reportedly-a-candidate-for-red-wings-gm-job.html) _2026-08-21 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The NHL’s Detroit Red Wings are searching for a general manager. One of the potential candidates is already in Detroit but in a different league. Max Bultman of The Athletic reports that Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg has some “buzz” in connection with the job opening. Earlier this month, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet had connected \[…\] ## [Fantasy Baseball Subscriber Chat With Nicklaus Gaut](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/fantasy-baseball-subscriber-chat-with-nicklaus-gaut-48.html) _2026-08-21 · Nicklaus Gaut · MLB Trade Rumors_ Nicklaus Gaut will be talking fantasy baseball with Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers today at 1 PM Central Time. Get your question in early or participate in the live event at the link below! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, \[…\] ## [It’s the Cincinnati front office that’s behind the latest Reds failure](https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-discussion/52125/nick-krall-rumors-cincinnati-reds-front-office) _2026-08-21 · Wick Terrell · Red Reporter_ There is a giant pile of blame to chuck around for the failures of the 2026 Cincinnati Reds. Just yesterday, for instance, they had the game, series, and bragging rights in the bag against the St. Louis Cardinals with two-out in the Bottom of the 9th only for their centerfielder to – quite literally – \[…\] ## [Front Office Subscriber Chat With Anthony Franco: TODAY At 2:00pm Central](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/front-office-subscriber-chat-with-anthony-franco-today-at-200pm-central-83.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ MLBTR’s Anthony Franco will be holding a live chat today at 2:00 pm Central, exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco. Join exclusive weekly live chats with Anthony. Remove ads \[…\] ## [Royals Release Scott Barlow](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/royals-release-scott-barlow.html) _2026-08-21 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ Scott Barlow‘s return to the Royals organization lasted about seven weeks. The former Kansas City closer, who signed a minor league deal with the Royals in early July after being cut loose by the A’s, was released yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. The 33-year-old Barlow has had a bizarre season. He pitched poorly \[…\] ## [Tim Stützle Opens Up on “Surprising” Brady Tkachuk Trade](https://tradetalksports.com/tim-stutzle-opens-up-on-surprising-brady-tkachuk-trade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tim-stutzle-opens-up-on-surprising-brady-tkachuk-trade) _2026-08-21 · Jackson Weber · (untitled)_ Tim Stützle shared his thoughts on the trade sending Brady Tkachuk to Florida. The post Tim Stützle Opens Up on “Surprising” Brady Tkachuk Trade appeared first on . ## [Could the Mariners Be In for a Complete Reset This Offseason?](https://tradetalksports.com/could-the-mariners-be-in-for-a-complete-reset-this-offseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-the-mariners-be-in-for-a-complete-reset-this-offseason) _2026-08-21 · Jackson Weber · (untitled)_ Are the Seattle Mariners in for major changes to the core of their roster this offseason? The post Could the Mariners Be In for a Complete Reset This Offseason? appeared first on . ## [Joe Burrow Puts Pressure on Bengals to Win This Year](https://tradetalksports.com/joe-burrow-puts-pressure-on-bengals-to-win-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joe-burrow-puts-pressure-on-bengals-to-win-this-year) _2026-08-21 · Jackson Weber · (untitled)_ Joe Burrow is not afraid to say that the time to win is now for the Cincinnati Bengals. The post Joe Burrow Puts Pressure on Bengals to Win This Year appeared first on . ## [Yankees, Eli Morgan Agree To Minor League Deal](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/yankees-sign-eli-morgan-reliever-minors.html) _2026-08-21 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Yankees and reliever Eli Morgan are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 30-year-old righty had been with the Royals organization but elected free agency after being designated for assignment earlier in the week. He’ll now head to the Yankees’ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Triple-A affiliate and provide \[…\] ## [The Opener: Holmes, deGrom, Misiorowski/Sale](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/the-opener-holmes-degrom-misiorowski-sale.html) _2026-08-21 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Cardinals and Reds had a wild one on Thursday. Cincinnati erased a four-run deficit with five runs in the sixth inning. The Reds had the victory in hand in the ninth inning, but a Dane Myers error extended the game. The Cardinals ended up scoring six times in the frame. Cincinnati’s comeback attempt fell \[…\] ## [Royals Likely To Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/royals-likely-to-place-maikel-garcia-on-injured-list.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Royals are likely to place Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). He was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after going for an MRI on Thursday. Garcia made an early exit from today’s win over the Athletics. He was on second and \[…\] ## [Diamondbacks To Transfer Ketel Marte To Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/diamondbacks-to-transfer-ketel-marte-to-injured-list.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Diamondbacks are transferring Ketel Marte from the restricted list to the 10-day injured list, general manager Mike Hazen tells Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The GM added that the star second baseman is expected to resume playing once he’s healthy. John Gamabdoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports that Marte is dealing with inflammation \[…\] ## [Mariners To Promote Kade Anderson](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/mariners-to-promote-kade-anderson.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Mariners are calling up Kade Anderson to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Cubs, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bryan Woo had been slated to start that game and will be presumably be pushed back to Sunday. Seattle will need to make an active roster move involving a pitcher. They’ll also need \[…\] ## [D-Backs Sign Santiago Espinal To Minor League Deal](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/d-backs-sign-santiago-espinal-to-minor-league-deal.html) _2026-08-20 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Diamondbacks signed veteran infielder Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno. The move was announced by the Aces. Espinal has been a free agent for the past three weeks after being released by Texas in late July. Arizona is the third team of the season for the 2022 All-Star. \[…\] ## [Phillies Sign Nestor Cortes](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/phillies-to-sign-nestor-cortes.html) _2026-08-20 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ August 20: It’s a split contract that pays Cortes a prorated $1.5MM salary for his time on the MLB roster, The Associated Press reports. He’ll be paid at a $250K rate while he’s in the minors. August 19: Veteran lefty Nestor Cortes is heading to the Phillies on a major league deal, per Robert Murray \[…\] ## [Insider Hints Lakers Have Their Eyes on Bringing Nikola Jokic to LA](https://tradetalksports.com/insider-hints-lakers-have-their-eyes-on-bringing-nikola-jokic-to-la/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insider-hints-lakers-have-their-eyes-on-bringing-nikola-jokic-to-la) _2026-08-20 · Jackson Weber · (untitled)_ An insider hinted that the Los Angeles Lakers have their eyes on Nikola Jokic's future with the Denver Nuggets. The post Insider Hints Lakers Have Their Eyes on Bringing Nikola Jokic to LA appeared first on . ## [Astros Designate Nelson Velázquez For Assignment](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/astros-designate-nelson-velazquez-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-20 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Astros announced that they have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. These moves appear to be related to the status of shortstop Jeremy Peña. Last night, he was hit by a pitch on his hand, as seen in this clip \[…\] ## [Jon Berti Retires](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/jon-berti-retires.html) _2026-08-20 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ Veteran utilityman Jon Berti is calling it a career. The 36-year-old speedster made the announcement today on Instagram. Berti thanked his former teams, teammates, coaches, agents and fans in a heartfelt statement: After a lot of thought and consideration, I have decided to retire from professional baseball. It’s been a hell of a journey, full \[…\] ## [Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/austin-wynns-elects-free-agency-rangers.html) _2026-08-20 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ Veteran catcher Austin Wynns cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Rangers, the team announced. He rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock and has instead chosen to become a free agent. Wynns has the right to do so both by virtue of that fact that he’s been outrighted in the past \[…\]