News items about Tommy John surgeries are fairly commonplace in baseball circles, but there’s no doubting it’s a significant event for the impacted player. It usually takes over a year to return to form, with a multi-stage rehabilitation process required to regain functionality. Once a player gets back into game shape, there’s no guarantee the results will be the same. Justin … [Read more...] about Post-Tommy John Players That Could Impact 2023
Reds Sign Alex Young, Richie Martin To Minor League Deals
The Reds announced a pair of minor league deals today, one of them going to left-hander Alex Young and the other to infielder Richie Martin. Both players have received invitations to major league Spring Training. Young, 29, was a second round pick of the Diamondbacks in the 2015 draft. He had a solid debut in the majors in 2019, throwing 83 1/3 innings with a 3.56 ERA. His … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Alex Young, Richie Martin To Minor League Deals
Notable International Signings: 1/15/2023
Major League Baseball’s international signing period for 2023 has officially opened up today, with many of the big names signing almost immediately. Teams have long since agreed to verbal agreements with newly eligible teenage players, and today’s signings largely represent confirmation of what was anticipated. Still, it’s a day of no small moment, particularly for the young … [Read more...] about Notable International Signings: 1/15/2023
Reds Sign Luke Weaver
The Reds announced they’ve signed right-hander Luke Weaver to a one-year contract. Infielder Matt Reynolds was designated for assignment in a corresponding 40-man roster move. The Boras Corporation client will receive a $2MM base salary, tweets Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Weaver joins the fifth organization of his professional career. A first-round selection of the Cardinals in … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Luke Weaver
Reds, Henry Ramos Agree To Minor League Deal
The Reds are in agreement with outfielder Henry Ramos on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (Twitter link). He’ll be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee to Spring Training. Ramos has a bit of big league experience. He debuted as a September call-up for the Diamondbacks in 2021, earning the nod after a .371/.439/.582 showing at Triple-A Reno. … [Read more...] about Reds, Henry Ramos Agree To Minor League Deal