The two high-priced, big-name free agents that Major League Baseball has been waiting to sign both found their new teams within 24 hours of each other this week. Now Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel are ready to join their new teams as soon as possible. That’s not the case for Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger, who has an, um, gentleman’s injury. Elsewhere, Adley Rutschman might not end up as a catcher for the Orioles. Then there was a bench-clearing near-brawl in New York after a couple of long homers and a hit batter.
The Braves signed Dallas Keuchel on a Thursday and will have him starting in Triple-A on Saturday and say he could be in the big leagues next week. That’s moving quickly.
Dallas Keuchel says he expects to join Braves soon, will start Saturday in Triple-A. https://t.co/lNEVGEFQsW
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) June 8, 2019
It might take Craig Kimbrel a little longer to get going in Chicago, but he said he’s happy with how the process has worked out.
After missing more than one-third of a season while waiting for the right offer, Craig Kimbrel has found a home with the Chicago Cubs.
“I’m very happy where I am,” says Kimbrel, who has a three-year contract that guarantees the closer $43 million.https://t.co/an0jOUtzlb
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) June 8, 2019
Mitch Haniger suffered an injury Thursday that’s uncomfortable just to read.
Roster move: Mitch Haniger to the DL with a ruptured testicle.
I have a stomach ache just typing that. https://t.co/6fF8fTplul
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) June 7, 2019
Some have compared top pick Adley Rutschman to Buster Posey, but there are also reports that Rutschman might switch positions before he ever reaches Baltimore.
2019 MLB Draft: Orioles could play No. 1 draft pick Adley Rutschman at positions other than catcherhttps://t.co/z2dwVVlMGM pic.twitter.com/LmdXwDXkGf
— CBS Sports MLB (@CBSSportsMLB) June 8, 2019
A Mets rookie reliever gave up a couple of long home runs, then beaned Ian Desmond. The Rockies were understandably upset.
The Rockies were not happy with this one https://t.co/xqeCvxz1gW
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 8, 2019
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