MLB In Brief: Jorge Polanco In Seattle | Ryan Brasier Talks To The Yankees

MLB in brief: Jorge Polanco in Seattle | Ryan Brasier talks to the Yankees – Passion MLB

Published on January 29, 2024 by Félix Forget

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Jorge Polanco in Seattle

Four players, including Anthony DeSclafani, are heading to Minnesota. This will help make room for Édouard Julien.

MLB righties Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa along with prospects OF Gabriel Gonzalez and RHP Darren Bowen are the four player returns for Polanco, per sources. Believe cash is also involved. https://t.co/GQDKtwaogh

— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) January 30, 2024

Ryan Brasier talks to the Yankees

He could solidify the club’s enclosure.

Former Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier reportedly has “talked” with the Yankees who have interest in him as a free agent. https://t.co/faUJghU40D

— masslivesports (@masslivesports) January 29, 2024

Speaking of the Yankees and relievers, they claimed Matt Gage off waivers today.

Earlier today, the Yankees claimed LHP Matt Gage off waivers from the Houston Astros.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated INF/OF Diego Castillo for assignment.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 29, 2024

Jays staff finalized

We note some changes in the minors.

Blue Jays farm system staff returns largely intact. Notable changes include Donnie Murphy moving from Dunedin manager to Buffalo bench coach under Casey Candaele, Jose Mayorga moving from FCL to Dunedin, Andy Fermin to FCL from DSL and Danny Canellas to DSL from Vcr bench coach pic.twitter.com/gyRexQvWP5

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) January 29, 2024

News from the Astros

In Houston, former Major Jay Bruce became an advisor in the Astros organization.

Here are the Astros minor league coaching staffs. Note that former big leaguers Jay Bruce and John Valentin are minor league special advisors. Valentin was college teammates with Dana Brown and Craig Biggio pic.twitter.com/l6VvD9AWwh

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) January 29, 2024

Sam McWilliams with the Cubs

His career seemed over a few years ago, but he revived it in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Great story of perseverance.

Free-agent RHP Sam McWilliams has signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs, source tells @TheAthletic. Was out of game 1 1/2 years, then parlayed a winter-ball job in Mexico into another in the Dominican Republic, attracting the interest of major-league clubs.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 29, 2024

Bruce Bochy is not always calm

He sometimes gets angry… and it makes his players laugh.

Jimmy Williams has died

The former manager of the Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros was 80 years old.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Jays Manager Jimy Williams. His impact on our organization will forever be remembered. ⁰⁰Our hearts go out to Jimy's family and friends during this difficult time 💙 pic.twitter.com/7jQovwPqhm

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 29, 2024

Advice from Freddy Peralta

He recommends to young Jackson Chourio, who will be his teammate this season, to never take anything for granted. It's not because he signed a big contract that his place in the sun is assured.

Unlikely, Cody Bellinger in New York?

At this point, yes.

Speaking of the Yankees, will Carlos Rodon stand up?

MLB in brief

January 30, 2024