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NFL list of team-by-team completed transactions report for 6-22-21

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NFL list of team-by-team completed transactions report for 6-22-21

The following are the NFL transactions for Tuesday, June 22  This version includes waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.

 

WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS

TERMINATIONS VIA WAIVER SYSTEM

ARIZONA
    Hogan, Krishawn WR Marian, Ind.      

BALTIMORE
    Sylencieux, Donte WR Graceland      

CHICAGO
    Schaffer, Thomas DE Stanford      
    Vogel, Gunnar T Northwestern      

DETROIT
    Adams, Jonathan WR Arkansas State      

JACKSONVILLE
    Johnson, Jon’Vea WR Toledo      

PHILADELPHIA
    Grimes, Trevon WR Florida      

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

BUFFALO
    Ankou, Eli DT UCLA      
    Jones, Nazair DT North Carolina      
 


SELECTION LIST SIGNING

TAMPA BAY
    Tryon, Joe LB Washington (1-32)*    

*Round and Overall Selection Number in 2021 Draft.

RESERVE LIST ADDITION
 

 

BUFFALO
    Cox, Bryan DE Florida      
         Reserve/Injured; Does Not Count Against 90 Limit

Cardinals select OF Lars Nootbaar

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Cardinals select OF Lars Nootbaar

Lane Thomas optioned to Triple-A Memphis, Bernado Flores Jr. DFA’d

Detroit, Mich., – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have selected rookie outfielder Lars Nootbaar (NOOT-bahr) from Memphis (AAA). Outfielder Lane Thomas was optioned to Memphis (AAA) and left-handed pitcher Bernardo Flores, Jr., has been designated for assignment.

Nootbaar, 23, was the Cardinals eighth round selection (243rd overall) out of the University of Southern California in 2018. He was recently activated from the minor league 7-day injured list with a right hand injury that kept him out from May 28-June 13.

The left-handed slugger was batting .329 with five home runs and 17 RBI over 29 games in Memphis. With 79 at-bats, Nootbaar does not qualify for the Triple-A East leaders, but would rank 4th in batting and on-base percentage (.430). Sporting a rifle arm in the outfield, in 2019 Nootbaar ranked T-2nd among Cardinals minor league outfielders and T-7th in all of Minor League Baseball with 16 assists.  This season, Nootbaar has appeared at all three outfield positions without committing an error in 44 total chances.

Thomas was batting .104 with two stolen bases and an RBI in 32 games in St. Louis. Flores is 2-2 with a 5.74 ERA in 31.1 innings at Memphis.

Nootbaar has been assigned uniform No. 68 and will be active for tonight’s game in Detroit.

Draft-eligible players to participate in on-field workouts, strength and conditioning drills Thursday and Friday

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Draft-eligible players to participate in on-field workouts, strength and conditioning drills Thursday and Friday

MLB Network to air exclusive on-site coverage Friday

Major League Baseball and USA Baseball today announced the list of 167 players scheduled to take part in the MLB Draft Combine presented by Gatorade, taking place this week at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. and the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C. The Combine will feature the Draft prospects, including 76 collegiate players and 91 high school athletes, as well as a decorated group of former Major League players and coaches, and various general managers, scouting directors and other Club personnel. Please see below for a full list of players scheduled to attend the 2021 Draft Combine.

In addition to the Draft prospects, others scheduled to attend include five-time All-Star and 1995 World Series Champion Fred McGriff; two-time All-Star and 2003 World Series Champion Brad Penny; former All-Stars Billy Butler, Royce Clayton and Rickie Weeks; 1986 World Series Champion Roger McDowell; 2013 World Series Champion Jarrod Saltalamacchia; two-time World Series Champion and MLB’s Senior Director of On-Field Operations Gregor Blanco; former Major Leaguers Michael Barrett, Erik Kratz, Ray Searage and Rajai Davis, who is also MLB’s Senior Director of On-Field Operations; former Major League managers Jeff Banister and Bo Porter, who serves as a consultant on coaching development for MLB; longtime baseball executive Omar Minaya; former All-Star and MLB’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations Raul Ibañez; and MLB’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations Michael Hill.

The Combine will provide an opportunity for players to participate in a series of medical and performance assessments as well as educational programming designed to prepare them for a career in professional baseball. On Thursday and Friday, all players will have the opportunity to participate in a pro-style showcase workout, as well as strength and conditioning and PDP performance assessments. Additionally, as part of the Combine experience, the high school players will participate in a unique showcase tournament.

In addition to the portions available to the media listed above, additional components of the Combine will include Draft prospects meeting with front office personnel and scouts of individual Clubs, undergoing medical testing and receiving player education.

MLB Network will cover the MLB Draft Combine throughout the week of June 21, including five consecutive hours of exclusive coverage live from Cary, North Carolina on Friday, June 25 beginning at 1 p.m. (ET). MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger, Dan Plesac, Harold Reynolds, Bill Ripken and Dan O’Dowd, as well as MLB.com’s Jim Callis and Sarah Langs, will provide analysis and breakdowns throughout the afternoon on June 25 as the players undergo their pro-style showcase workout. Interviews with players and Club personnel will be featured as part of the coverage.

Participants at the MLB Draft Combine will have opportunities to be featured on MLB social media channels, in addition to receiving personal branding training and access to real-time content and custom video for their own platforms.

The 2021 MLB Draft is planned for July 11-13 during All-Star Week in Colorado, and for the first time since the inception of the Draft in 1965, the event is scheduled outside the month of June. The Draft will feature 20 rounds across the three days, beginning with the opening night of the Draft on Sunday, July 11, at the Bellco Theatre in Denver, following the 2021 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, part of All-Star Sunday at Coors Field. Since 2009, the first night of the Draft has been held live at MLB Network in Secaucus, New Jersey.

NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – Tuesday, June 22, 2021

THREE HARD LAPS

* The Lightning matched a franchise playoff record with eight goals to claim an 8-0 victory on home ice and move within one win of their second straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.

* Brayden Point became the second player in NHL history – and first in 45 years – to post an eight-game goal streak in one postseason, following Reggie Leach who had a 10-game run with the Flyers in 1976.

* After three straight one-goal games, including back-to-back overtime contests, the Golden Knights and Canadiens will square off for a 3-2 series lead tonight in Las Vegas.

LIGHTNING SCORE EARLY AND OFTEN TO MOVE WITHIN ONE WIN OF FINAL
After missing most of his team’s Stanley Cup run in 2020, captain Steven Stamkos (2-1—3) scored two of Tampa Bay’s eight goals as the Lightning benefited from another high-scoring outing at home to push the Islanders to the brink of elimination and move within one victory of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.

* The Lightning, who matched a franchise record for goals in a playoff game, became the fifth team to win a contest in the Conference Finals/Semifinals by a margin of eight or more goals, joining the Canadiens (11: Game 5 of 1944 SF), Oilers (9: Game 1 of 1985 CF), Red Wings (8: Game 2 of 1947 SF) and Bruins (8: Game 2 of 1972 SF).

* Tampa Bay is averaging 4.50 goals per game at AMALIE Arena these playoffs, the highest single-postseason total in franchise history and highest by any team at home (min. 5 GP) since the Mario Lemieux-led Penguins in 1993 (4.57 in 7 GP).

* With their eight-goal output in Game 5, the defending champions have now strung together 10 unanswered goals after their rally in Game 4 fell short. This marks the seventh instance in the last 30 postseasons in which a team has tallied as many consecutive goals in a playoff series, with Vegas also doing so in 2021 (10: Game 3 to Game 5 of R1). The others: NY Rangers (15 in 1994 CQF), Chicago (12 in 1996 CQF), Boston (10 in 2019 CF), Detroit (10 in 2009 CQF) and St. Louis (10 in 1991 DSF).
* The Lightning now sit one win shy of becoming the fourth defending Stanley Cup champion in the last 21 years to advance to the Final in the ensuing postseason. They would join the Penguins (2016), Red Wings (2008) and Devils (2000).

LEAGUE LEADERS CONTINUE TO SPARK LIGHTNING OFFENSE
Nikita Kucherov (0-3—3) and Brayden Point (1-1—2) lead the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs in points and goals, respectively, and each played a pivotal role in Tampa Bay’s eight-goal outburst on Monday. Reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner Victor Hedman, who tops NHL defensemen in playoff assists and points this year, tallied two assists in the win.

* Kucherov (5-22—27 in 16 GP) collected his third outing with three-plus assists in the 2021 postseason. Only two other players in the last 30 years collected their 20th assist of a playoff year in 16 or fewer games: Doug Gilmour in 1994 (15 GP w/ TOR) and Mark Recchi in 1991 (16 GP w/ PIT).

* Only three different players in NHL history have had more games with three or more assists in a single playoff year than Kucherov does in 2021 (3): Wayne Gretzky (5 in 1985, 4 in 1988 & 4 in 1987), Paul Coffey (4 in 1985) and Bob Bourne (4 in 1983).

* Point (13-5—18 in 16 GP), who now sits six goals shy of the NHL record for most in a playoff year, became just the second player in League history to register a playoff goal streak of eight or more games, following Reggie Leach who had a 10-game run in 1976 with the Flyers.

* Point is producing at a 0.81 goals-per-game rate through 16 playoff games in 2021 – the sixth highest in a single playoff year over the last 30 years (min. 15 GP), behind Mario Lemieux in 1992 (1.07), Cam Neely in 1991 (0.84), Mark Scheifele in 2018 (0.82), Joe Sakic in 1996 (0.82) and Johan Franzen in 2008 (0.81).

* Hedman (1-15—16 in 16 GP) boosted his career totals in the postseason to 18-68—86 (125 GP) and moved into a tie with Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang (22-64—86 in 142 GP) and Chicago’s Duncan Keith (18-68—86 in 135 GP) for the most playoff points among active defensemen.

QUICK CLICKS
* Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage

* #NHLStats Live Updates: Tuesday, June 22

* Tom Kurvers dies at 58, was Wild assistant general manager

* NHL celebrates heritage, contributions of players & fans on National Indigenous Peoples Day

* JT Brown hired by Kraken as television analyst for inaugural season

GOLDEN KNIGHTS, CANADIENS BATTLE FOR A 3-2 SERIES LEAD IN VEGAS
A 3-2 series lead will be on the line when the Golden Knights and Canadiens go head-to-head in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Vegas owns a 2-0 (1.000) all-time series record when tied 2-2 in a best-of-seven series – winning Games 5 and 6 in each instance (2018 R2 vs. SJS and 2021 R2 vs. COL) – while Montreal is 25-19 (.568).

* The Canadiens last won Game 5 after being tied 2-2 in the 2002 Conference Quarterfinals when Jose Theodore backed them to a road victory at FleetCenter in Boston before returning to Bell Centre (then Centre Molson) to eliminate the Bruins, the No. 1-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, in Game 6. Both of those Montreal victories came by a 2-1 margin as Theodore stopped 77 of 79 shots faced over the final two contests.

 

* The Golden Knights have received a slew of offense from their blueline in the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals, with five of their six defensemen notching at least one goal thus far in the series (Alex Pietrangelo: 3, Nick Holden, Alec Martinez, Brayden McNabb & Shea Theodore). Only three teams in NHL history have had more blueliners score in a single playoff series: Boston (6 in 2019 SCF vs. STL), Calgary (6 in 1988 DSF vs. LAK) and Vancouver (6 in 1983 DSF vs. CGY).
* Vegas has had at least one defenseman score in each of its last five games. In the past 25 years, only two teams have had a blueliner score in more consecutive games within a postseason: Tampa Bay (6 GP in 2020) and Boston (6 GP in 2013 and 6 GP in 2014).

* Meanwhile, Montreal’s youth continue to perform with 21-year-old Nick Suzuki ranking second in team scoring this postseason (4-6—10 in 15 GP). Only three different Canadiens players have recorded more points in a single playoff year before age 22.

 

San Jose Sharks re-sign Forward Matt Nieto

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San Jose Sharks re-sign Forward Matt Nieto

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has signed free agent forward Matt Nieto to a two-year contract.

 

“Matt brings a consistent, veteran presence to our line-up, and his speed and defensive awareness have made him a valuable part of our penalty killing unit,” said Wilson. “Additionally, his ability to chip in offensively gives our coaching staff a versatile option in crafting our line-up from night to night.”

 

Nieto, 28, registered seven points (two goals, five assists) in 28 games with the Sharks in 2020-21. He appeared in his 500th career NHL game on Mar. 19 vs. St. Louis to become the third California-born player to reach the milestone at the time, and trails only Brooks Orpik (1,053), Jason Zucker (509) and Lee Norwood (503) in games played among California natives. He also became the first set of teammates (Sasha Chmelevski) to hail from CA and play in the same game for San Jose. Chmelevski registered an assist on his goal in Anaheim on Feb. 5. Before his season was derailed due to injury, Nieto ranked third among Sharks skaters in penalty kill time on ice (TOI), with 77:49 minutes and averaged 2:47 minutes per game on the kill.

 

In 500 career NHL games with San Jose and Colorado, Nieto has registered 158 points (67 goals, 91 assists) and 86 penalty minutes. In 55 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, Nieto has posted 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) and a plus-16 rating, including appearing in 16 games during San Jose’s 2016 Stanley Cup Final appearance.

 

Prior to his professional career, Nieto played collegiately at Boston University, where he totaled 102 points (44 goals, 58 assists) in 115 career games. He played for the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2008-10, winning back-to-back gold medals with Team USA at the 2009 and 2010 IIHF Under-18 World Championship.

 

The five-foot-eleven, 185-pound native of Long Beach, CA, was originally selected by San Jose in the 2011 NHL Draft (second round, 47th overall) and was the first California-born player selected by the Sharks in the NHL Draft in franchise history.

Houston Dynamo Football Club Announces New Ownership

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Houston Dynamo Football Club Announces New Ownership

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Ted Segal Acquires Majority Interest in the Club that Includes the MLS’s Houston Dynamo FC, the NWSL’s Houston Dash and Leasing Rights to BBVA Stadium

Segal to join NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and additional guests for press conference at BBVA Stadium later today at noon

Gabriel Brener, Oscar De La Hoya, Ben Guill and James Harden will retain minority stakes in the Club

 

HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo Football Club today announced that Ted Segal has acquired a majority ownership position in the Club. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Segal becomes the Club’s majority investor, which includes Houston Dynamo FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the leasing rights to BBVA Stadium. In addition to his ownership role, Mr. Segal will serve on the MLS Board of Governors. Limited partner investors Gabriel Brener, Oscar De La Hoya, Ben Guill and James Harden will retain minority stakes in the Club and work closely with Mr. Segal to return the Dynamo and Dash to the top of their respective tables.

 

“As someone with a lifelong passion for soccer, having the opportunity to invest in professional soccer in Houston – a dynamic, diverse and growing city with such a storied history in professional sports is truly exciting,” said Mr. Segal. “The interest and passion for soccer in Houston are clear. The Dynamo and Dash have incredibly devoted fans that have supported championship clubs, Houston is a go-to destination for hosting major international soccer games, and there’s a great group of leaders making a strong case for Houston to deservedly serve as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I am honored to join the Club and its great supporters as the sport continues to ascend in the region and throughout the United States.”

 

Mr. Segal is an experienced investor, accomplished business leader and passionate sports fan with a track record of creating and building value in real estate development and finance, energy infrastructure and sports investments. He is the founder and president of EJS Group, a New York City-based real estate development and financing company that invests directly in real estate development opportunities across primary markets in the United States, with an emphasis on the New York metropolitan area. Prior to founding EJS, Mr. Segal was a Vice President at LS Power Equity Advisors, where he led corporate transactions and project development opportunities in the U.S. power generation sector. Mr. Segal was previously an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP, where he worked in the project finance practice group and represented developers, private equity sponsors and financial institutions in project financings and acquisition financings, with a principal focus on the power generation sector.

 

In sports, he is the co-founder and chairman of Verance Capital, an investment vehicle that provides early and growth stage capital for sports, media and live entertainment businesses. Mr. Segal is also an investor in and member of the board of directors of the Professional Fighters League, an elite MMA league with a differentiated full-season format that has attracted $175 million in funding.

 

Mr. Segal continued: “I am squarely focused on building a winning organization – both on and off the pitch. As I get to know both teams, my primary objectives are to ensure they have the necessary resources to succeed at the highest level and to foster the Club’s connection to its community. I am very eager to engage with the staff, players and fans over the weeks, months and years ahead.”

 

Mr. Brener commented: “As we celebrate our fifteenth year in Houston, I am incredibly proud of the organization we’ve built and the success we’ve achieved. Houston Dynamo FC has become a cornerstone within Houston and its teams a source of entertainment and community engagement. As passion for soccer continues to grow in Houston, I am looking forward to supporting Ted’s vision for the Club and working with him and my fellow limited partner investors to continue to grow and guide the Club’s success moving forward.”

 

“We are pleased to welcome Ted to the MLS family and I am confident that he will be a strong leader for the Dynamo and a strong and committed supporter of the sport in such an important market for Major League Soccer,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “I’ve known Ted for a number of years and believe that his passion for the sport and disciplined and thoughtful approach to building and leading businesses will translate well for the future growth and success of the Dynamo, our league and the sport of soccer in the Houston market.”

 

“We welcome Ted to an expanding group of prominent owners in the NWSL,” said NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird. “Ted is joining at an exciting time as we continue to see the league grow across the United States. I look forward to working with Ted and his team as he supports the Dash during this exciting new chapter and promotes the growth of the women’s game in Houston.”

PREVIEW: Orlando City to Host San Jose on Tuesday

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PREVIEW: Orlando City to Host San Jose on Tuesday

Lions to feature in front of a full-capacity crowd at Exploria Stadium

 

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City SC (4-1-3, 15 points) returns to Exploria Stadium on Tuesday, June 22 to host the San Jose Earthquakes (3-5-1, 10 points) in front of a full-capacity crowd for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

 

Tuesday’s match will serve as the Club’s Pride in Our City match, presented by the National Pulse Memorial & Museum , formerly known as the onePulse Foundation. To celebrate Pride month, the Lions will wear rainbow numbers on the back of their Thick n Thin kits along with a specialty jersey patch located in the center of the chest. The side will also sport adidas’ “Love Unites” rainbow tops for warm-ups with the items set to be auctioned off after the match.

 

The fixture will be nationally broadcast on UniMás and TUDN with English commentary available on Twitter, while being transmitted on 96.9 The Game in English and Acción 97.9FM, 810AM in Spanish.

 

“It’s a quick turnaround for the boys and we already visualized that. The result [on Saturday] was fantastic for us, but we need to turn the page quickly and prepare for San Jose, be present in the game like we always demand of the players,” Head Coach Oscar Pareja said. “Certainly it’s going to be a difficult rival, but we are incorporating more players now. We’re good, we’re optimistic. It’s important to turn our thoughts and set ourselves up for Tuesday’s game.”

 

The Lions come into Tuesday’s fixture after battling to a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC this past Saturday. Both sides found the back of the net twice before the halftime break, with Tesho Akindele and Nani accounting for the Lions’ pair of finishes before Júnior Urso decided the contest in the 84th minute of play.

 

Nani leads the Lions with four goals on the year followed by Akindele with three. Akindele sits tied for the team-high in assists with Chris Mueller, both with three to their credit.

 

San Jose comes to The City Beautiful following a scoreless draw to open Q2 Stadium at Austin FC this past Saturday night. Earthquakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski tallied six saves in the match for his first clean sheet of the year.

 

Four members of the San Jose roster sit tied for the team lead in goals scored with two finishes apiece this season, while Cade Cowell holds the team high in assists with three.

 

Following Tuesday’s contest, the Lions face yet another quick turnaround, traveling down south to face intrastate foes Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on Friday, June 25 in an 8 p.m. ET kickoff.

Major League Soccer Launches New Professional League

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Major League Soccer Launches New Professional League

New league to accelerate player development and bring professional soccer to new markets

 

NEW YORK – Continuing its deep commitment to growing and elevating the sport of soccer throughout North America, Major League Soccer today announced plans to launch a new professional league in 2022 that will complete the player pathway, from the youth development platform MLS NEXT to the professional ranks, while also bringing the excitement and passion of professional soccer to cities that currently do not have a professional soccer team.

 

Establishing this new league will provide an integral step in the professional player pathway, accelerating the development of elite talent by providing a highly competitive environment for rising stars to compete alongside established professional players.  With a record high of 20 percent of MLS roster slots now occupied by players who were developed through MLS club academies, MLS NEXT and the new league will provide even greater opportunities to players to participate for the first team.  The creation of a new league will provide MLS clubs with the optimal environment to produce the next generation of players and more opportunities for talented young players.

 

Launching in a FIFA World Cup year, and just four years prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the new league will rise to meet a growing interest for professional teams around the country. With vibrant soccer cultures throughout North America, the new league will provide those fanbases with the opportunity to support a local team.

 

Alongside MLS club-owned and operated teams, the new competition will also open the door for new owners and markets, not affiliated with MLS, to join the league, bringing professional soccer teams to additional communities throughout the country.

 

In addition, the new league will give rise to more professional opportunities on the technical and business side of the game, developing new jobs for coaches, referees, and executives to become involved in the growth of the game. Importantly, the new league will follow MLS’ commitment to activate programs as part of the Soccer Upward Mobility initiative to develop talent and create opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups.

 

“We are excited to launch a new league to complete the professional pathway between our academies and the MLS first teams,” said MLS President and Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott. “In addition to providing more opportunities for MLS-caliber players, the new league will develop a diverse talent pool of coaches, referees and front office executives while also attracting fans who previously were unable to support a local club in their hometown.”

 

Consisting of 20 MLS clubs along with the potential for independently owned teams for the inaugural season in 2022, the league will begin in late March and conclude with playoffs in the fall and a championship match in early December.

 

During the coming months, a leader and new staff of league office employees will be hired to oversee the launch and ongoing management of the new league, which will have dedicated space in MLS’ New York City headquarters.  The new league will be supported by the infrastructure, experience, and resources of MLS.

 

Further details, including the league’s name and logo, participating teams in the inaugural season, and application process for expansion clubs will be unveiled over the course of this year.

Rangers recall INF Andy Ibáñez from Round Rock, OF Jason Martin optioned to Round Rock

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Rangers recall INF Andy Ibáñez from Round Rock, OF Jason Martin optioned to Round Rock

Ibáñez will be in second stint with Texas this season

Arlington, Texas – The Texas Rangers announced prior to Monday’s series opener with the Oakland A’s that the club has recalled infielder Andy Ibáñez from Triple-A Round Rock. To make room for Ibáñez on the active roster, the team has optioned outfielder Jason Martin to Round Rock.

Ibáñez was also with the Rangers from May 4-20 after having his contract selected from Round Rock, batting .143 (3-21) with a double and 2 RBI over 9 games in his first Major League action. Since being optioned to Triple-A after the Rangers’ game on May 20, he has batted .352 (37-105) with 6 home runs, 11 doubles, 25 RBI, and 20 runs scored over 27 games with Round Rock, drawing 9 walks against just 16 strikeouts. He currently ranks among Triple-A West leaders in OPS (3rd, 1.058), batting average (4th, .352), slugging (4th, .648), and doubles (T6th, 11).

After going 2-for-4 with a home run last night vs. Oklahoma City, Ibáñez has an active 9-game hit streak at Triple-A, batting .529 (18-34) with 4 home runs, 13 RBI, and a 1.678 OPS over that span. He has played primarily third base and second base with Round Rock, along with limited action at first base and in left field.

Martin has batted .171 with one home run and 4 RBI over 20 games/6 starts for Texas since having his contract selected from Round Rock on May 26. He has spent the rest of the season with the Express, batting .302 with 7 home runs and 16 RBI over 15 games.

Following today’s transactions, the Rangers remain at the 40-man limit on the club’s Major League roster, along with eight players on the 60-day Injured List.

Cubs activate RHP Adbert Alzolay from 10-day IL, LHP Kyle Ryan optioned to Triple-A Iowa

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Cubs activate RHP Adbert Alzolay from 10-day IL, LHP Kyle Ryan optioned to Triple-A Iowa

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay from the 10-day injured list. Left-handed pitcher Kyle Ryan has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Alzolay, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 8 due to a blister on his right middle finger, will start tonight’s 7:05 p.m. CT contest against Cleveland at Wrigley Field.

Alzolay, 26, is 4-5 with a 4.06 ERA (26 ER/57.2 IP) in 11 starts for Chicago this season. He has allowed 16 walks and struck out 62 batters, contributing to a 1.04 WHIP.

Since making his major league debut with the Cubs in 2019, Alzolay is 6-7 with a 4.24 ERA (43 ER/91.1 IP) in 21 games (17 starts). He has struck out 104 batters, good for an average of 10.2 strikeouts per 9.0 innings, compared to 38 walks that has contributed to a 1.17 WHIP. In 2020, he pitched to a 2.95 ERA (7 ER/21.1 IP) while going 1-1 in six games (four starts) for Chicago.

Alzolay was signed as an international free agent by Chicago on December 6, 2012. He entered the 2019 season as the organization’s sixth-best prospect according to Baseball America and that year was named to the MLB All-Star Futures Game. He owns a 33-27 career minor league record with one complete game and a 3.63 ERA (198 ER/491.0 IP) in 105 games (84 starts).

Ryan, 29, has had four stints with the Cubs this season and has no record with a 3.38 ERA (1 ER/2.2 IP) in three relief appearances, walking two and striking out two.

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