MLB 8/27-9/2 news
MLB/Angels releasing 6 players is tantamount to giving up the playoffs US media: unimaginable
The Angels put 6 players on the transfer list in one breath today, including 4 mid-season transactions to strengthen their immediate combat power, which is equivalent to giving up competing for the playoffs, and also includes the possibility of saving luxury taxes.
Angels send Lucas Giolito, Randall Grichuk, Reynaldo Lopez, Dominique Leone, Matt Moore, Rivero Henner, ESPN reports Renfrow) is on the transfer list, and the first four players are all players who were traded in the middle of this year.
Did the Yankees give up too? Former MVP Donaldson released, Gold Glove outfielder released
The Yankees have a sluggish record this season. Today they decided to release veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson and put Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader on the transfer list. This is equivalent to giving up this season and can also save some luxury. taxes.
The Yankees currently have a record of 64 wins and 68 losses, ranking last in the American League East, 10.5 games behind the Astros, who are third in the wild card. Since the 1993 season, the Yankees have had a winning rate of over 50% for 30 consecutive years. This record may be discontinued this year.
Yankees 2022 playoff surprise bye? Gold Glove outfielder placed on transfer list
The Yankees put center fielder Harrison Bader on the transfer list today, which is the same as the Angels' previous move of placing five players on the transfer list in order to save the player's salary for the rest of the season.
Bud was a Gold Glove center fielder who was acquired by the Yankees in a mid-season trade in 2022 by sending left-hander Jordan Montgomery. He was still injured at the time, but after returning that year, Bud played in the postseason The game killed the Quartet, hitting a total of 5 home runs in 9 games, and the attack index was as high as 1.262. In the end, the Yankees were swept by the Astros 4:0 in the American League Championship Game.