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Chicago is seeking relief help but is not willing to part with any of its core players to add bullpen depth:
Led by closer Hector Rondon, Chicago’s bullpen has helped the club be the first team to reach 45 wins this season. Pedro Strop has been effective in a setup role, pitching to a 2.92 ERA, but the unit could become well-balanced if another arm is added.
Although Kyle Schwarber has been mentioned in trade rumors, the Cubs don’t appear interested in moving him.
If the White Sox continue to struggle, Robin Ventura might be out of a job in the coming weeks.
Manny Machado’s suspension changed Saturday:
Machado will begin 4-game suspension Sunday.
— Dan Connolly (@danconnolly2016) June 18, 2016
Pittsburgh signed its second round draft pick:
Seen it out there, but not widespread... @Pirates have agreed on $900K bonus w/2nd rder Travis MacGregor (pick 68 value=$948,900). @MLBDraft
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) June 16, 2016
The Cardinals optioned their starting center fielder:
Grichuk optioned to Memphis #cardinals
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) June 18, 2016
Cody Reed is back:
Dayan Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville to make room for Cody Reed
— Zach Buchanan (@ZachENQ) June 18, 2016
Andrelton Simmons is now healthy:
SS Brendan Ryan, who was DFA'd this week, cleared waivers and was outrighted to #Angels AAA team.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) June 18, 2016
Tim Lincecum is ready to join the Angels:
#Angels have DFA'd Todd Cunningham to make room for Tim Lincecum.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) June 18, 2016
St. Louis signed its first round draft pick:
1st-rder Dakota Hudson signs w/@Cardinals for $2 mil (pick 34 = $1,878,000). Mississippi St RHP, 93-95 to 97 FB, nasty cut/SL. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) June 18, 2016
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