Two MLB veterans have signed minor league deals, and players are moving levels. Here’s what you should know about today’s MLB transactions.
Injuries
Mariners Roster Moves:
🔹 Brian O’Keefe (#64), C, selected from Triple-A Tacoma
🔹 Tom Murphy, C, placed on 10-day Injured List (left thumb sprain, retroactive to Aug. 14)Read more:
— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) August 16, 2023
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- The Seattle Mariners have placed backup catcher Tom Murphy on the Injured List with a left thumb sprain. Since the move is retroactive to August 14, Murphy will first be eligible to return next Thursday, August 24. This season, Murphy is hitting .290 with eight home runs.
- The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Brad Keller on the 60-day Injured List with right shoulder impingement syndrome. Keller has been injured since May 15 and underwent a month-long rehab assignment in July. He was shut down briefly, then sent on another rehab assignment earlier this week. However, he’s eligible to return to major-league action at any time since he’s been on the injured list for more than 60 days already. In 9 starts this season, Keller is 3-4 with a 4.36 ERA.
- The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Kevin Kelly on the 15-day Injured List with a left ankle sprain. He is eligible to return on August 31. This season, Kelly has a 3.48 ERA in 54.1 innings in relief.
Rehab Assignments & Options
- The Oakland Athletics have sent right-hander Mason Miller on a rehab assignment to Single-A Stockton. Miller has been on the injured list since May 11 with right forearm tightness. This season, his rookie year, Miller is 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 4 starts. In addition, the A’s recalled left-hander Kyle Muller from Triple-A. Muller is 1-4 with a 7.79 ERA in 11 starts in the majors this season. He was optioned on July 2 but now rejoins the Major League club.
- The Cincinnati Reds designated starter Luke Weaver for assignment today. This year, Weaver is 2-4 with a 6.87 ERA in 21 starts.
- The Royals optioned reliever Nick Wittgren to Triple-A Omaha. Wittgren is 1-0 this season with a 4.97 ERA in 29 innings pitched.
Contract Moves
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- The Rays have released right-handed reliever Ryan Thompson. He was designated for assignment earlier today; however, he chose to be released instead. This season, Thompson has a 6.11 ERA in 18 appearances. He is now a free agent.
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There were a few other MLB transactions today, as two veterans were signed to minor-league deals. Infielder Josh Harrison, who played the first portion of his season with the Philadelphia Phillies, signed with the Texas Rangers. He was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock. This year, Harrison hit .204 with two home runs for the Phillies but was released on August 2nd. He is in his 13th season. In addition to Harrison, six-year veteran catcher Andrew Knapp signed with the Houston Astros. He was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Knapp is a .209 hitter in his MLB career with 13 lifetime home runs. He most recently played for the San Francisco Giants in 2022, following stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Mariners.
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