MLB Trade Rumors

The Diamondbacks released reliever Dylan Floro after a weekend DFA, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Floro would almost certainly have declined a minor league assignment so a release was a formality once he was taken off the roster. Arizona acquired Floro in one of the final moves of deadline day. The acquisition cost was modest, as they sent minor league signee Andrés … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Dylan Floro

Diamondbacks catcher Andrew Knizner cleared waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Reno, reports Andrew Weiner of Arizona Sports. The D-backs designated Knizner for assignment over the weekend to open 40-man roster space for lefty Brandon Hughes. While Knizner has the right to reject the assignment based on his four-plus years of major … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Outright Andrew Knizner

The Diamondbacks announced today that they’ve designated right-hander Dylan Floro for assignment. The move makes room on the active roster for left-hander Blake Walston, who was recalled from Triple-A. Arizona’s 40-man roster stands at 39. Floro, 33, signed a one-year deal with the Nationals over the offseason but was dealt to the Diamondbacks in a buzzer-beater deal just … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Designate Dylan Floro For Assignment

The Diamondbacks announced this afternoon that they’ve placed right-hander Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his neck, retroactive to September 12. In a corresponding move, catcher Gabriel Moreno was activated from the 10-day injured list. The news comes as something of a surprise, particularly given the fact that Arizona announced that they’ve … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Place Paul Sewald On 15-Day IL, Activate Gabriel Moreno

After a shocking run to the World Series last October, the Diamondbacks once again find themselves inching towards the playoffs with a 1.5-game lead over the Braves and Mets in the AL Wild Card race. Arizona is in the second of three spots, leaving Atlanta and New York in a tie for the third spot. While there’s still room for things to change, Fangraphs gives the Snakes a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Notes: Moreno, Gurriel, Thomas, Lawlar