The Guardians have claimed left-handed pitcher Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, as reported by Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Krook had recently been designated for assignment by the A’s. To create a spot on the 40-man roster, the Guardians transferred right-handed pitcher Ben Lively to the 60-day injured list due to Tommy John surgery, which will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
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The A's are exploring trade offers for their back-of-the-rotation pitchers while their position players, particularly Brent Rooker, are considered off-limits as he is under a long-term extension. However, 23-year-old Tyler Soderstrom, who has been playing out of position in left field, may attract interest from teams due to his potential and club control, despite the A's likely setting a high trade price. Want More Context? 🔎
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