MLB Daily Dish - MLB Daily DishMLB Trade Rumors, Signings, and Newshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47945/mlbdailydish-fave.png2016-05-23T09:01:02-04:00http://www.mlbdailydish.com/rss/stream/51383772016-05-23T09:01:02-04:002016-05-23T09:01:02-04:00NL West Notes
<figure>
<img alt="MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/SRsLypJiGbUcDAag_QgPtXzWjfs=/8x0:3513x2337/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49661545/usa-today-9302296.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The latest news from around the National League West</p> <p>When the Diamondbacks went on their little spending spree this winter, a couple of their moves appeared to be sure things. Fans were excited about bringing in Zack Greinke to headline their rotation. Trading for Shelby Miller was a bit shocking, but it signaled that they were going for it.</p>
<p>Acquiring Jean Segura? Not a move fans were 100 percent behind. Now, <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fmlb%2F2016%2F05%2F21%2Fjean-segura-trade-diamondbacks-look-now%2F84695190%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlbdailydish.com%2F2016%2F5%2F23%2F11742844%2Fmlb-trade-rumors-diamondbacks-jean-segura-padres-rockies-dodgers-giants-madison-bumgarner" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">looking back on that trade</a>, the Diamondbacks look like geniuses. Segura leads the National League leadoff hitters in hits, total bases and is fifth in batting average with a .335 mark.</p>
<p>More news from around the National League West:</p>
<ul>
<li>The San Diego Padres <a href="http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/22/padres-high-single-a-manager-morales-resigns/">lost a manager over the weekend</a>, with High Single-A manager Francisco Morales resigning. Morales had a brief suspension because of an incident at the Padres' academy in the Dominican Republic. It's not sure if he left on his own, or if he was forced to resign. </li>
<li>Tony Wolters used to be a infielder in the minor-league system for the Cleveland Indians. Now, <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_29925691/rockies-tony-wolters-transition-catcher-came-naturally">three years later</a>, Wolters says his transition to catcher came naturally.</li>
<li> <a href="http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/05/22/why-the-dodgers-can-never-win-with-that-dumpster-fire-they-call-a-bullpen/">David Rosenthal of CBS Los Angeles explains</a> "Why the Dodgers Can Never Win With That Dumpster Fire They Call A Bullpen."</li>
<li>To the surprise of no one, Madison Bumgarner <a href="http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2016/5/22/11742000/sf-giants-recap-bumgarner">did it all in a Giants win</a> on Sunday Night Baseball. </li>
</ul>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/23/11742844/mlb-trade-rumors-diamondbacks-jean-segura-padres-rockies-dodgers-giants-madison-bumgarnerChris Schubert2016-05-23T08:01:02-04:002016-05-23T08:01:02-04:00MLBDD 5/23
<figure>
<img alt="MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bBwjdwWL-L0oIewYt80XlHQdH0g=/0x72:2412x1680/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49661503/usa-today-9300301.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Kick your day off right with the latest news, rumors, and analysis covering what could, should, and will affect your club's roster.</p> <p><em>The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD and rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have something that should be shared? Hit us at </em><em><a href="https://twitter.com/mlbdailydish">@mlbdailydish on Twitter</a></em><em>.</em></p>
<p>Good morning baseball fans!</p>
<p>The Oakland A's placed Sonny Gray on the 15-day disabled list <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11736354/sonny-gray-injury-athletics?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">with a strained right trapezius</a>.</p>
<p>Speaking of the A's, they may be ready to shop some players, <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11739510/athletics-trade-rumors-rich-hill-danny-valencia?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">with Rich Hill and Danny Valencia atop the list</a>.</p>
<p>Eno Sarris <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/whats-wrong-with-matt-harvey/">tried to figure out what is wrong</a> with Matt Harvey.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Considering the fact that their pitching coach is a slider guru, maybe we can believe that Harvey will right ship on the slider shortly. Considering the fact that all pitchers lose velocity, maybe we can shrug at the velocity loss and say, we can still get a 27 year old version of Harvey back. It’s just a *little* worse than you’d expect, right?</p>
<p>So buck up, <strong><a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=11713&position=P">Matt Harvey</a></strong>, it’s probably not all that big a deal. Work on the slider some in the bullpen, get your body as right as it can be, and you can get this thing back on track.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Jeremy Hellickson's good start to the year has made the Phillies <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11740398/phillies-trade-rumors-jeremy-hellickson?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">consider moving the right-hander</a>.</p>
<p>A jam-packed rumor filled edition of the MLB Daily Dish today, <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11738146/astros-trade-rumors-houston-could-shop-colby-rasmus-carlos-gomez-at-trade-deadline?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">as the Astros could potentially shop</a> Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez at the trade deadline.</p>
<p>Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11735240/rays-kevin-kiermaier-injury?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">broke his hand while diving for a ball</a> on Saturday, and will miss a significant amount of time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11735086/nl-central-notes-jhonny-peralta-rehab-matt-holliday-success?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">Here is a roundup</a> of the latest news from around the National League Central.</p>
<p>Addison Russell is <a href="http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2016/5/20/11718892/addison-russell-cubs-development-elite-shortstop">evolving into an elite shortstop</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Last season, <strong><span>Addison Russell's</span></strong> triumphs were primarily limited to the North Side of Chicago, in terms of their scope. There were flashes of the upper tier player that he could become, certainly, but it wasn't until early on this season that we're really seeing Addison Russell come into his own as a Major League shortstop. That growth is being noticed on a national level, thanks to his early season performance that has him out to 1.3 fWAR, setting him on a pace to eclipse his 2.9 mark from a year ago. While it's unlikely he'll recognize his full potential, which is vast, by year's end, this continued development should be yet another exciting element for a team that's already perhaps the most exciting in baseball.</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11737244/mlb-blog-review-rangers-royals-blue-jays?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">Here</a> is the MLB Blog Review, and the <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/22/11739590/mlb-week-in-review-braves-fire-gonzalez-angels-officially-sign-lincecum?_ga=1.243376000.443550858.1463941118">Week-in-Review</a>.</p>
<h3>Important Links:</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/4/12/11376980/2016-mlb-injury-tracker?_ga=1.94269597.1216203847.1458439910">MLB Injury Tracker</a></p>
<p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mlb-daily-dish-rosterbatorical/id1053697337?mt=2">Subscribe</a> to The Rosterbatorical on iTunes. While you are there, drop us a rating and a review!</p>
<p>Today in Baseball History: In 1991, Tommy Greene threw the second no-hitter of the season.</p>
<h3><strong>Question of the Day: What's wrong with Matt Harvey?</strong></h3>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/23/11742024/mlb-trade-rumors-mets-matt-harvey-oakland-sonny-gray-cubs-addison-russellChris Schubert2016-05-19T09:01:03-04:002016-05-19T09:01:03-04:00AL East Notes: Sabathia change-up, Rays offense
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/XNwcYydicOYzHbNabix5ESxM9Pw=/0x26:2653x1795/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49628121/usa-today-9271976.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The latest from around the American League East. </p> <p>On Tuesday afternoon, the Pirates announced they signed catcher Francisco Cervelli to a three-year, $31 million extension.</p>
<p>Baltimore has a catcher, Matt Wieters, set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Wieters accepted a qualifying offer in November, but he will likely be paid well this off-season.</p>
<p>Cervelli batted .295 last season and received the deal worth $31 million, all guaranteed.</p>
<p>When Wieters accepted the qualifying offer, he likely did so hoping he would be able to prove he is valuable as a step toward a large contract. However, unless Wieters turns things around this summer, it's <a href="http://www.camdenchat.com/2016/5/18/11698314/francisco-cervelli-new-contract-matt-wieters-value">unlikely he will receive</a> a Cervelli-type contract.</p>
<p>More from around the American League East:</p>
<p>
</p>
<ul>
<li><span>After a few <a href="http://www.pinstripealley.com/yankees-analysis-sabermetrics/2016/5/18/11692190/yankees-cc-sabathia-changeup">years where he didn't</a> throw his change-up as often, CC Sabathia has used it routinely in 2016. It seems like it's paying off, too.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span>Tampa Bay's offense has had a <a href="http://www.draysbay.com/2016/5/18/11697044/tampa-bay-rays-news-and-links-rays-offense-exploding-in-toronto">fair amount of success</a> against the Blue Jays.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span>Blue Jays reliever Brett Cecil will <a href="http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2016/5/18/11706030/brett-cecil-out-for-at-least-a-month">be out</a> for at least a month. Aaron Loup might be able to join the club soon, but for now, it's down a lefty.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span>Is Christian Vazquez offense good enough for the Red Sox? For now, it <a href="http://www.overthemonster.com/2016/5/18/11693176/red-sox-lineup-christian-vazquez">should be</a>.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span>Baltimore doesn't have much outfield depth, but that <a href="http://www.camdenchat.com/2016/5/18/11691868/mlb-draft-2016-orioles-outfield-system-depth">could change</a> after this year's draft.</span></li>
</ul>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/19/11709628/al-east-notes-sabathia-change-up-christian-vazuqezs-offenseScott Gelman2016-05-19T08:01:02-04:002016-05-19T08:01:02-04:00MLBDD 5/19
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/YB-N2A4et-ehvfjG5lkPDKL90UY=/0x0:2734x1823/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49627343/usa-today-9164017.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Kick your day off right with the latest news, rumors, and analysis covering what could, should, and will affect your club's roster.</p> <p><i>The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD and rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have something that should be shared? Hit us at <a data-ref-index="6" href="https://twitter.com/mlbdailydish">@mlbdailydish on Twitter</a>.</i></p>
<p>Good morning baseball fans!</p>
<p>Who will <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/18/11705608/braves-manager-hiring-rumors-bud-black-mark-derosa">manage the Braves </a>now that Fredi Gonzalez is out of the picture? Here are eight options:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><span>One organizational source said Tuesday that the search will be a "wide-open process," and that there is no clear favorite as some in the media have suggested. Though it is very early in the search process, here's an early look at some potential candidates to take over in Atlanta.</span></p>
</blockquote>
<p>Miami <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/18/11705224/marlins-claim-cody-hall">claimed</a> Cody Hall from the Diamondbacks.</p>
<p>The Angels <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/18/11707506/angels-release-neal-cotts-source-says">decided to release</a> Neal Cotts, but it shouldn't take long for him to join another club.</p>
<p>Boston optioned Sean O'Sullivan to Triple-A:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sean O'Sullivan has cleared waivers and been outrighted back to Triple-A Pawtucket.</p>
— Brian MacPherson (@brianmacp) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmacp/status/732990110187294720">May 18, 2016</a>
</blockquote>
<p>Ed Lucas could be a valuable addition to a club's bench:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ed Lucas was released from his minor league contract today after the Rainiers game.</p>
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDivish/status/732720050780672001">May 17, 2016</a>
</blockquote>
<p>Geovany Soto is headed to the DL:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Angels GM Billy Eppler said Geovany Soto tore his right meniscus. Will go on the DL.</p>
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) <a href="https://twitter.com/pedromoura/status/733068367351799808">May 18, 2016</a>
</blockquote>
<p>Jose Martinez is out in Kansas City:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Royals have selected the contract of Whit Merrifield and optioned Christian Colon to Class AAA Omaha. They also DFA'd Jose Martinez.</p>
— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) <a href="https://twitter.com/rustindodd/status/733053203038785538">May 18, 2016</a>
</blockquote>
<p>Henderson Alvarez's status is still unclear:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MRI on Alvarez inconclusive Melvin says.</p>
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/732998317026639872">May 18, 2016</a>
</blockquote>
<h3>Important Links:</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/4/12/11376980/2016-mlb-injury-tracker?_ga=1.94269597.1216203847.1458439910">MLB Injury Tracker</a></p>
<p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mlb-daily-dish-rosterbatorical/id1053697337?mt=2">Subscribe</a> to The Rosterbatorical on iTunes. While you are there, drop us a rating and a review!</p>
<p>Today in Baseball History: On this day in 2008, Jon Lester threw a no-hitter against the Royals.</p>
<h4>Question of the Day: Who will replace Fredi Gonzalez?</h4>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/19/11708928/mlb-trade-rumors-marlins-cody-hall-angels-neal-cottsScott Gelman2016-05-18T09:01:02-04:002016-05-18T09:01:02-04:00AL Central Notes: White Sox moves, Royals adapting
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/_OXrRMfHfdxGAdMZrSwScHXa4j0=/0x86:3835x2643/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49617199/usa-today-9298309.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>David Banks-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The latest news from around the American League Central.</p> <p>The Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn has openly said that the team is ready to make a big move, and that they are having some early dialogue that could lead to some deal.</p>
<p>Taking a look at what they have to trade and what their needs are, <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/the-white-sox-gm-is-prepared-to-make-a-big-move-so-here-are-some-options/">Mike Axisa of CBS Sports looked at</a> what players could be on the list of potential targets for the White Sox to go after before the trade deadline passes by.</p>
<p>More news from around the American League Central:</p>
<p>
</p>
<ul>
<li><span>The 2015 Royals are vastly different from the 2016 Royals, and if they want to compete this season, <a href="http://www.royalsreview.com/2016/5/16/11677044/the-royals-need-to-adapt-or-die">they are going to have to adapt</a>. </span></li>
<li><span>Minnesota's <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/70752/twins-core-youngsters-continue-to-struggle-as-jose-berrios-roughed-up">young core of players</a>, including Jose Berrios, continue to struggle and it's a reminder that this Twins franchise is still rebuilding. </span></li>
<li><span>The Indians<a href="http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2016/05/rotation_shakeup_mike_clevinge.html"> are making a shakeup in their rotation</a>. Mike Clevinger will make his major-league debut on Wednesday and Cody Anderson has been optioned to Triple-A , to make room for Clevinger.</span></li>
<li><span>Shane Greene <a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/17/detroit-tigers-shane-greene/84510322/">threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and felt good</a>. Manager Brad Ausmus said that if he felt good after that, a rehab assignment could potentially be on the horizons. </span></li>
</ul>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/18/11699096/mlb-trade-rumors-white-sox-indians-royals-twins-jose-berrios-shane-greene-tigersChris Schubert2016-05-18T08:01:02-04:002016-05-18T08:01:02-04:00MLBDD 5/18
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/uZ8ipTxsu3O0omvk3ISYUGqF3k8=/0x612:2113x2021/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49618757/usa-today-8805981.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Kick your day off right with the latest news, rumors, and analysis covering what could, should, and will affect your club's roster.</p> <p><i>The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD and rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have something that should be shared? Hit us at <a data-ref-index="6" href="https://twitter.com/mlbdailydish">@mlbdailydish on Twitter</a>.</i></p>
<p>Good morning baseball fans!</p>
<p>The MLB <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11694338/rangers-blue-jays-brawl-suspensions?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158">handed down the suspensions</a> for the Rougned Odor/Jose Bautista incident, and Odor <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11692846/rougned-odor-suspension?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158">led the way with 8 games</a>.</p>
<p>Atlanta is under new management, <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11691616/braves-fredi-gonzalez-fired-snitker-manager?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158">because the Braves fired Fredi Gonzalez</a>.</p>
<p>Francisco Cervelli has become a rich man,<a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11692106/pirates-francisco-cervelli-extension?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158"> inking a three-year extension</a> with the Pittsburgh Pirates.</p>
<p>The guy Cervelli replaced, Russell Martin, <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/russell-martin-aint-right/">is struggling</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Martin hasn’t been a <i>successful</i> hitter in May, but those images there look more familiar. It looks like the force is coming back to his swing, and if that proves to be true, then at some point the results should follow. You’d want to make sure he’s not just trying to overcompensate. And you’d want to make sure he keeps this up — any discomfort might reappear. If he’s just randomly felt good for a few days, and he’s going to feel bad again soon, clearly that’s an issue. No one here is out of the woods. No one could ever be considered out of the woods with an 11 wRC+.</p>
<p>And it should go without saying that maybe I’m just full of crap. Wouldn’t be the first time. I’m just guessing at what’s been the matter, but we at least do know that something has been the matter. My guess, based on the evidence, is that Martin is starting to feel better, and pretty soon he’s going to hit a few dingers. When that finally happens, there’s going to be great relief. Today, as I write this, no one has yet felt relieved.</p>
</blockquote>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11688660/mlb-trade-rumors-padres-matt-kemp-rockies-diamondbacks-giants-buster-posey-dodgers?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158">Here is a roundup</a> of news from around the National League West.</p>
<p>The Cubs <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11692300/cubs-sign-joe-nathan?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158">signed closer Joe Nathan to a minor-league deal</a>.</p>
<p>Major league promotions have become the norm over the last couple of days and the Astros joined the mix, <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11692040/astros-promote-colin-moran?_ga=1.188238504.1865303028.1462082158">calling up Colin Moran from the minors</a>.</p>
<p>How about a piece on position players pitching? <a href="http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2016/5/16/11679542/position-players-pitching-mlb-golden-era">We all love those</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph20">I think the conclusion I'm most comfortable with is that this is all quite silly, and that, when we're talking about 20 innings per year (if we're lucky), there are going to be some fluctuations that look meaningful and perhaps aren't. Even the bumps of 2014 and 2015 may have been ephemeral; so far, after nearly a quarter of 2016, position players have pitched in only two games and 1 2/3 innings, well below the pace of the previous years.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph21">Managers are probably in a state of constant terror for their jobs and therefore extremely reluctant to do anything that hasn't already been done. They seem more comfortable putting position players onto the mound than they have been in the past, now that their peers won't think it's crazy; they also seem to enjoy it nearly as much as all of us do. Overanalyzing aside, we really are in an unprecedented age of 70MPH straightballs; best to enjoy it as long and as fully as possible.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Important Links:</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/4/12/11376980/2016-mlb-injury-tracker?_ga=1.94269597.1216203847.1458439910">MLB Injury Tracker</a></p>
<p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mlb-daily-dish-rosterbatorical/id1053697337?mt=2">Subscribe</a> to The Rosterbatorical on iTunes. While you are there, drop us a rating and a review!</p>
<p>Today in Baseball History: In 1999, Luis Gonzalez extends his hitting streak to 30 games, matching the longest streak of the decade.</p>
<h4>Question of the Day: Who should be the next long term manager for the Braves?</h4>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/18/11698998/mlb-trade-rumors-rangers-rougned-odor-blue-jays-jose-bautista-braves-fredi-gonzalezChris Schubert2016-05-17T09:01:03-04:002016-05-17T09:01:03-04:00NL West Notes: Matt Kemp trade, Rockies confidence
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/tX7LS3RQkhwEfbrCK4tkCsB5L8U=/0x0:2472x1648/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49607467/usa-today-9286062.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The latest news from around the National League West.</p> <p>The Padres have no time to waste in trying to move outfielder Matt Kemp,<a href="http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/16/padres-mlb-trade-matt-kemp/"> writes Eddie Brown of the San Diego Union Tribune</a>. Brown says that Kemp's value is going to be at its peak right after the All-Star Break, and moving him will put the Padres in a better place.</p>
<p>It will give them the payroll flexibility that they will need, and it will open up some room for their two top outfield prospects, Manuel Margot and Hunter Renfroe.</p>
<p>More news from around the National League West:</p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span>Colorado<a href="http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_29900925/confident-rockies-go-east-major-road-test-starting"> finds themselves in a good place</a>, with better pitching and a diverse offense combining for a four game winning streak. The team now heads east for a road test, starting with the St. Louis Cardinals. </span></li>
<li><span><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fheat-index%2F2016%2F05%2F12%2F3-trades-diamondbacks-would-probably-like-have-back%2F84284942%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlbdailydish.com%2F2016%2F5%2F17%2F11688660%2Fmlb-trade-rumors-padres-matt-kemp-rockies-diamondbacks-giants-buster-posey-dodgers" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Here are three trades</a> that the Diamondbacks would probably want to have back.</span></li>
<li><span><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_29898889/why-giants-catcher-buster-posey-is-better-now">Andrew Baggarly of The Mercury News talks about how</a> Buster Posey is better now than he was before. Posey's caught-stealing rate is at a career high, and that has had an impact on the pitching staff.</span></li>
<li><span>Scott Van Slyke is <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dn-dodgers-scott-van-slyke-nears-return-20160515-story.html">getting closer to a rehab assignment</a> and the Dodgers are in need of his help, in left field and as a backup first baseman. He has been missing action because of lower back soreness.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0.25em">* * *</p>
<h3>SB Nation video: Why did Rougned Odor punch Jose Bautista?</h3>
<div class="volume-video" id="volume-placement-5058" data-volume-placement="article" data-analytics-placement="article:middle" data-volume-id="8353" data-volume-uuid="604617781" data-analytics-label="Why did Rougned Odor punch Jose Bautista? | 8353" data-analytics-action="volume:view:article:middle" data-analytics-viewport="video"></div>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11688660/mlb-trade-rumors-padres-matt-kemp-rockies-diamondbacks-giants-buster-posey-dodgersChris Schubert2016-05-17T08:01:02-04:002016-05-17T08:01:02-04:00MLBDD 5/17
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/EA-KNc5-b-m71DmsPK2KHpAF-hs=/0x0:3077x2051/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49607445/usa-today-9296086.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Kick your day off right with the latest news, rumors, and analysis covering what could, should, and will affect your club's roster.</p> <p><i>The MLB Daily Dish is a daily feature we're running here at MLBDD and rounds up roster-impacting news, rumors, and analysis. Have feedback or have something that should be shared? Hit us at <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbdailydish" data-ref-index="6">@mlbdailydish on Twitter</a>.</i></p>
<p>Good morning baseball fans!</p>
<p>The Angels <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/16/11686222/angels-sign-tim-lincecum?_ga=1.260346893.1038679531.1460746041">appear close to signing</a> Tim Lincecum to a one-year deal.</p>
<p>In more Angels news, starter Garrett Richards<a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/16/11687266/garrett-richards-injury-angels?_ga=1.260346893.1038679531.1460746041"> has chosen to not have Tommy John surgery</a> and instead will opt for a PRP injection and some rest.</p>
<p>How long with Rougned Odor be suspended for? Our own Chris Cotillo<a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/16/11680206/rougned-odor-suspension-length-bautista?_ga=1.260346893.1038679531.1460746041"> looked at some precedent to make a determination</a>.</p>
<p>Ian Desmond <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/ian-desmond-has-been-a-complete-success/">has been a huge success for the Rangers</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Desmond has been a capable and versatile defensive outfielder. There was never a problem with his baserunning. His offense has rebounded in the early going, in large part because he’s been less willing than ever to go after the low-away pitch that would so consistently get him out. The power remains, and teammates have always loved him, and as I write this Desmond is just 30 years old. If he keeps this up, he’s going to be a hell of a free agent. If he keeps this up, the pillow contract will have worked out perfectly. <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/players.aspx?lastname=Carlos%20Gomez">Carlos Gomez</a>‘s loss could be Ian Desmond’s gain. He could end up profiling similarly to <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=13110&position=OF">Yoenis Cespedes</a>, with less strength but with more glove.</p>
<p>So for Desmond’s future, this has been a wonderful month. And for Desmond’s present, he’s worked himself into being the starting center fielder on a first-place ballclub. You always have to see if adjustments survive a slump, but the early Ian Desmond has worked out flawlessly. A lot like how his old Nationals teammates predicted.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Here is the latest edition of The Rosterbatorical podcast, <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/16/11683962/mlb-rougned-odor-texas-rangers-jose-bautista-toronto-blue-jays?_ga=1.260346893.1038679531.1460746041">which talked about the Odor incident</a>.</p>
<p>The Blue Jays <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/16/11684722/blue-jays-claim-jimmy-paredes?_ga=1.260346893.1038679531.1460746041">claimed Jimmy Parades off of waivers</a>.</p>
<p>Extending a general manager is risking business, <a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/16/11683342/nationals-white-sox-mets-rizzo-general-manager-extension?_ga=1.260346893.1038679531.1460746041">but the White Sox and Mets should follow the Nationals lead</a> and extend their GM's.</p>
<p>Mark Trumbo is off to a hot start, <a href="http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2016/5/15/11677408/mark-trumbo-orioles-home-runs-trumbombs">and it may be able to continue</a>.</p>
<blockquote>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph30">Naturally, if Trumbo's timing is optimized for fastballs, he'll be vulnerable to offspeed stuff. He has crushed changeups so far, but he's been vulnerable to sliders and curveballs, more so than last year.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph31">Let's pull it all together. Trumbo appears to have made conscious decisions to avoid swinging at low pitches and to have better timing optimized for fastballs. The peripherals are that Trumbo is making a little less contact overall, but the pitches with which he is making contact are those he can pull for power and put in the air. He is also able to crush fastballs even more.</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph32">The final results are likely exactly what he wants. Trumbombs. Lots and lots of Trumbombs. It'll be interesting to see if/how pitchers adjust.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Important Links:</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/4/12/11376980/2016-mlb-injury-tracker?_ga=1.94269597.1216203847.1458439910">MLB Injury Tracker</a></p>
<p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mlb-daily-dish-rosterbatorical/id1053697337?mt=2">Subscribe</a> to The Rosterbatorical on iTunes. While you are there, drop us a rating and a review!</p>
<p>Today in Baseball History: In 1998, David Wells throws the 13th perfect game in modern MLB history.</p>
<h3>Question of the Day: How long should Odor be suspended for?</h3>
https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/5/17/11688606/mlb-trade-rumors-angels-tim-lincecum-garrett-richards-rougned-odor-rangers-ian-desmondChris Schubert