MLB Teams Tweak Rosters Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays released former Minnesota Twins prospect Patrick Winkel from their Double‑A affiliate, New Hampshire Fisher Cats, as they solidified catcher Brandon Valenzuela, who posted a .265/.355/.470 line and cut his strikeout rate to 23% since late April.
The New York Yankees shifted veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to the designated‑hitter role for an upcoming game, with Goldschmidt currently batting .258 with 72 hits, 16 home runs and 44 RBIs over 79 games.
In Atlanta, reliever Robert Suarez remains sidelined with forearm tightness, having not pitched since June 19. Before his injury he recorded a 0.56 ERA and had not allowed a run since May 22. With his return uncertain, the Braves are exploring trade options, including left‑hander Adrian Morejon of the San Diego Padres and right‑hander John Schreiber of the Kansas City Royals.
Entities: Alejandro Kirk · Alex Anthopoulos · Brandon Valenzuela · Kazuma Okamoto · Patrick Winkel · Paul Goldschmidt · Robert Suarez · Toronto Blue Jays · Walt Weiss
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reliever Robert Suarez has not pitched since June 19 because of forearm tightness. (Braves bullpen article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Yankees moved Paul Goldschmidt to the designated‑hitter role for the upcoming game. (Yankees lineup article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brandon Valenzuela posted a .265/.355/.470 slash line and reduced his strikeout rate to 23% since April 30. (Blue Jays roster move article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Braves are also evaluating right‑hander John Schreiber of the Kansas City Royals as a trade target. (Braves bullpen article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Atlanta Braves are considering acquiring left‑hander Adrian Morejon from the San Diego Padres for the trade deadline. (Braves bullpen article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Before his injury, Robert Suarez posted a 0.56 ERA and did not allow a run since May 22. (Braves bullpen article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Toronto Blue Jays released prospect Patrick Winkel from the Double‑A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. (Blue Jays roster move article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Paul Goldschmidt is batting .258 with 72 hits, 16 home runs and 44 RBIs in 79 games. (Yankees lineup article)