The San Francisco Giants have placed starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list due to a left adductor strain. Snell, who signed a 2-year, $62 million contract with the Giants in March, is expected to miss at least two starts. This is the third time Snell has dealt with an adductor injury in the past three seasons. The Giants are hoping to have Snell back in the rotation by May 4th.
The Colorado Rockies have optioned first baseman/right fielder Michael Toglia to Triple-A Albuquerque and recalled utility player Hunter Goodman to take his place on the 26-man roster. Toglia has struggled this season, batting just .106/.143/.362 with four home runs and a 40.8% strikeout rate. Goodman, on the other hand, has impressed at Triple-A, hitting .298/.352/.690 with seven home runs and a 20.9% strikeout rate. The Rockies hope that sending Toglia down will allow him to “take a step back and sort of regroup,” while Goodman will provide some depth in the outfield and at first base.
On Wednesday, April 24th at 8:40 PM ET, the Colorado Rockies (5-18) will host the San Diego Padres (13-12) at Coors Field. The pitching matchup will feature Dakota Hudson of the Rockies and Matt Waldron of the Padres. Fans can tune in to the game on TV or stream it live on Fubo, Ticketmaster, or Fanatics.
The Oakland Ballers’ Danny Kirwin has been signed by the Boston Red Sox, becoming the first player from the independent team to be acquired by a Major League Baseball organization. Kirwin, a pitcher, impressed scouts with his fastball speed of 97.7 miles per hour. The Ballers were established in response to the Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas and play in the Pioneer League.
Craig Kimbrel has been a dominant force for the Baltimore Orioles, solidifying their already strong bullpen. Since joining the team, he has accumulated five saves and two wins, boasting an impressive 1.00 ERA. Kimbrel’s strikeouts are at a remarkable rate of 46.7 percent, and he has not allowed a walk this season. His fastball, with its exceptional movement, has been a key factor in his success.
