Mining Injuries & Roster Moves (10/4/24)

The Cubs are looking to strengthen their bullpen by targeting Orioles setup man Seranthony Dominguez and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks, though Tampa is hesitant to trade Fairbanks. Dominguez has a strong 3.32 ERA and high strikeout rate, but suffers from command issues, while Fairbanks, despite injury concerns, has been effective with a 2.84 ERA and is nearing performance bonuses for his 2026 option. Want More Context? 🔎

With the Diamondbacks trading Josh Naylor to the Mariners, attention turns to potential moves involving Eugenio Suarez and other key players. In Baltimore, Ryan O’Hearn's strong season has made him a target for teams needing offense, while the Cardinals are likely to trade top chip Ryan Helsley amid ongoing discussions about other veterans. Want More Context? 🔎

Major League Baseball will celebrate the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony from July 25-27, with all 30 teams donning retro-style caps designed by New Era, featuring vintage logos and a commemorative Hall of Fame patch. The Yankees' cap will showcase a midnight navy blue version of their interlocked 'NY' logo from the early 1910s and ’20s, while jerseys will remain unchanged; the ceremony will induct notable players including CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, and Billy Wagner. Want More Context? 🔎