The Diamondbacks are planning to select the contract of right-hander Jeff Brigham, per a report from John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. Righty Kevin Ginkel will be optioned as the corresponding active roster move. Arizona technically has an open 40-man roster spot at present but is also going to sign Ildemaro Vargas, per an earlier report. They will therefore need to open one … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks To Select Jeff Brigham
Diamondbacks Sign Nicky Lopez To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The veteran has been assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces and should join that club in the coming days. Lopez, 30, has been fairly nomadic this year. He signed a minor league deal with the Cubs in February but then opted out when he didn’t make the Opening Day roster. He … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Nicky Lopez To Minor League Deal
Diamondbacks Sign Nicky Lopez To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks have signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The veteran has been assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces and should join that club in the coming days. Lopez, 30, has been fairly nomadic this year. He signed a minor league deal with the Cubs in February but then opted out when he didn’t make the Opening Day roster. He … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Nicky Lopez To Minor League Deal
Ildemaro Vargas Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With D-backs
Veteran utilityman Ildemaro Vargas triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal with the Diamondbacks and has been granted his release, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Arizona could have added him to the 40-man roster to retain him but have instead granted Vargas his release. He’s now a free agent. The 33-year-old Vargas has appeared in parts of eight major league … [Read more...] about Ildemaro Vargas Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With D-backs
Pirates Promote Braxton Ashcraft
The Pirates have called right-handed pitching prospect Braxton Ashcraft up to the majors and sent right-hander Isaac Mattson to Triple-A, manager Don Kelly told reporters (including MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf). No further transaction was required since Ashcraft has been on the Bucs’ 40-man roster since November 2023. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported yesterday … [Read more...] about Pirates Promote Braxton Ashcraft