First baseman/outfielder Seth Brown triggered an upward mobility clause in his minor league contract with the D-backs yesterday, MLBTR has learned. That clause requires the Diamondbacks to notify all 29 other teams that Brown is available for anyone who wants to add him to their 40-man roster. Teams have 48 hours to decide, so a decision on Brown will come by tomorrow … [Read more...] about Seth Brown Triggers Upward Mobility Clause In D-backs Deal
Diamondbacks Select Kyle Nelson, Connor Kaiser
The Diamondbacks announced Friday that they’ve selected the contracts of lefty Kyle Nelson and shortstop Connor Kaiser from Triple-A Reno. Arizona also reinstated veteran reliever Jalen Beeks from the injured list. First baseman Tyler Locklear, acquired in the Eugenio Suárez trade, was added to the major league roster. Lefty Brandyn Garcia (acquired in the Josh Naylor deal) and … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Select Kyle Nelson, Connor Kaiser
Brewers Acquire Shelby Miller
The Brewers acquired injured pitchers Shelby Miller and Jordan Montgomery from the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash. Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Milwaukee is absorbing $2MM of the approximate $7.1MM remaining on Montgomery’s $22.5MM salary. The D-Backs are seemingly kicking in a little over $5MM. It’s a pure salary dump for Arizona. Montgomery … [Read more...] about Brewers Acquire Shelby Miller
Rangers Acquire Merrill Kelly
The Rangers announced the acquisition of starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks for pitching prospects Mitch Bratt, Kohl Drake and David Hagaman. Texas designated first baseman Blaine Crim for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Kelly is the most significant of three deadline pickups for the Rangers. They also deepened their bullpen by adding Phil … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire Merrill Kelly
Astros Interested In Dylan Cease
TODAY: Cease is the Astros’ “main target,” a source tells MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. JULY 29: The Astros have Padres right-hander Dylan Cease atop their deadline wish list, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston is also known to be looking for a bat and the report lists Willi Castro of the Twins, Jesús Sánchez of the Marlins and Jake … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Dylan Cease