Apparently, it could still go either way about whether the Angels will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Fortunately, the X-Rays were negative about Nolan Schanuel’s wrist. It was a rough weekend for first basemen. Freddie Freeman also got hit on the wrist by a pitch. His X-Rays also came back negative.
Now they say there is no timeline for Mike Trout to return to playing in right field. Ben Clemens at Fangraphs has Zach Neto ranked at number 43 in his 2025 trade values. He admits most of the people he talked to rank Neto higher than that. Let’s face it, Neto is unlikely to be traded anyway. Jose Soriano got lumped into the controllable pitching group in the honorable mentions.
Christian Moore (MLB No. 48) is the Angels second half prospect to watch, notwithstanding that he is on the injured list.
The Braves just designated outfielder Stuart Fairchild for assignment to make room for Sandy Leon. Rich Hill made it back to the majors for his 21st season. The Royals selected his contract. Richard Lovelady is outrighted down to the minor leagues unless he opts for free agency.
The Mets just claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the Yankees. The Mariners selected the contract of left-hander Brandyn Garcia. The Rangers put Chris Martin on the 15 day IL with a calf strain. The Orioles just signed right-hander Vinny Nitoli to a minor league contract.
Watch McKenzie Clark of the AUSL Blaze go flying to rob Sahvanna Jaquish of the Talons out in right field. Those games look like a lot of fun.
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