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Five prospects from various levels of minor league ball who are living up to the hype and flashing big league promise. 

The Padres have struck a blockbuster deal to acquire Mike Clevinger from the Indians. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Brewers fortified their catching situation this afternoon, announcing the acquisition of Víctor Caratini and cash considerations from the Padres. San Diego …

The Cardinals released right-hander Seth Elledge on Monday, and he quickly signed a new deal with the Braves. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Spencer Patton's contract. Jonathan Hernandez's rehab. An injury to prospect Scott Engler. Read about the Rangers' bullpen at MLB Trade Rumors.

Angels Agree To Terms With First-Rounder Sam Bachman The Angels have agreed to a deal with right-hander Sam Bachman, their top pick in this month’s amateur draft, reports Carlos Collazo of Baseball America (via Twitter). The now-former Miami (Ohio) University hurler will take home a $3,847,500 bonus that checks in more than a million dollars south of the $4,949,100 value of Bachman’s No. 9 overall slot. The 21-year-old Bachman, listed at 6’1″ and 235 pounds, posted ridiculous numbers i...

Originally posted on MLB Trade Rumors  |  By Steve Adams  |  Last updated 7/2/21 The Mets agreed to a deal to acquire left-hander Anthony Banda from the Giants in exchange for minor league third baseman Will Toffey, reports Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News (Twitter link). Banda, 27, was once one of the game’s top pitching prospects but has battled injuries and begun to bounce around the league in journeyman fashion. He’s spent the 2021 season wi...

Padres Place Drew Pomeranz On 10-Day IL, Select Ivan Castillo The Padres have placed reliever Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder This adds to a long history of injuries for Pomeranz, who spent time on the IL in 2020 – his first season of a four-year, $34MM contract – with a shoulder strain. Pomeranz more recently dealt with left forearm tightness during the spring, but he was ready to go when Opening D...

MLB Trade Rumors Infielder Travis Blankenhorn, who was designated for assignment by the Twins over the weekend, is headed to the Dodgers on a waiver claim, tweets SKOR North’s Darren Wolfson. Leroy Boyer of Blankenhorn’s hometown Pottsville Herald first reported that the 24-year-old was headed to the Dodgers. To make room for Blankenhorn, the Dodgers transferred injured righty Dustin May (Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day IL, per a team announcement. A third-round draft pick in 2015, Blank...

MLB Trade Rumors The Padres have placed reliever Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder This adds to a long history of injuries for Pomeranz, who spent time on the IL in 2020 – his first season of a four-year, $34MM contract – with a shoulder strain. Pomeranz more recently dealt with left forearm tightness during the spring, but he was ready to go when Opening Day arrived. Since then, he has continued to s...