The Oakland Athletics are exploring trades for pitchers Jeffrey Springs and JP Sears as their season has declined, with Springs being a more established trade candidate due to his control and recent performance, while Sears offers a budget-friendly option for contending teams looking for innings.
The Oakland Athletics have acquired left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays to strengthen their starting rotation and increase their payroll as they prepare for their first season in Sacramento. Springs, who will earn $10.5 million annually for the next two seasons, joins Luis Severino in the A's efforts to comply with MLB's collective bargaining agreement. The Rays, shedding payroll, receive pitchers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, outfielder Will Simpson, and a draft pick in return.
The Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a trade sending left-handers Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez to the Athletics in exchange for right-hander Joe Boyle, a 2025 draft pick, and two minor league players. Springs, who recently returned from Tommy John surgery, was seen as a trade candidate due to the Rays' pitching depth and his rising contract cost. The Athletics, aiming to bolster their rotation and meet payroll requirements, view Springs as a valuable addition alongside Luis Severino. The Rays gain a draft pick and potential pitching talent in Boyle.
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Hector Perez from Triple-A and moved Jeffrey Springs to the 60-day injured list. Perez has only pitched one game in the MLB, but has a high strikeout rate in the minors. He is out of minor league options, so the Rays would have to designate him for assignment if he doesn't stick in the bullpen.
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out until the 2024 season due to a left elbow flexor strain. Springs had emerged as one of baseball's best left-handers with the Rays, throwing 13 scoreless innings in his first two starts this season and is 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in 16 innings.
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery and will be out of the game until the 2024 season due to a left elbow flexor strain. Springs had emerged as one of baseball's best left-handers with the Rays, throwing 13 scoreless innings in his first two starts this season and is 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in 16 innings.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery for a left elbow flexor strain, which will keep him out of the game until the 2024 season. The recovery period for the surgery is typically 12 to 15 months. Springs had a breakout 2022 season after transitioning from the bullpen to the rotation, posting an 8-5, 2.65 record in 24 starts.
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Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs will be out for at least two months due to an elbow issue that surfaced during his start against the Red Sox earlier this week. The Rays signed Springs to a four-year, $31 million deal during the offseason, and he had thrown 13 scoreless innings in his first two starts this season. The team will have to find someone to step in for Springs, while right-hander Tyler Glasnow, who went down with an oblique injury in spring training, has been progressing well in his treatment.
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs is expected to miss at least two months due to a left ulnar neuritis injury, which could potentially require surgery and keep him out for the rest of the 2023 season. Springs had a breakout season in 2022 and was off to a strong start this year before the injury. The Rays have rotation depth to fill the void, but it will be stretched thin in the short term. The team has set themselves up well with a historic 13-0 start to the season.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs is expected to miss at least two months due to ulnar neuritis in his throwing arm, with the possibility of surgery extending his recovery time. Springs had been a key starter for the Rays, with a brilliant start to the season, allowing only one run in 16 innings. The Rays are already without Shane Baz, Tyler Glasnow, and Zach Eflin due to injuries, leaving the team with limited options for their rotation. The injury is a tough blow for the Rays, who signed Springs to a $31 million extension over the offseason.
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs is expected to miss at least two months due to an arm issue. The exact issue and its severity are still being determined, but it is more than just an inflamed or irritated ulnar nerve. The team is waiting for additional opinions before deciding on a course of treatment. Springs underwent an MRI and was examined by the team orthopedist, and the Rays have not yet placed him on the injured list. The injury could potentially require Tommy John surgery and sideline Springs until the second half of the 2024 season.
Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs left Thursday's game with left arm ulnar neuritis and is scheduled for further evaluation on Friday. Braves 2B Vaughn Grissom was called up to replace the injured Orlando Arcia and is a waiver priority in all Roto leagues. Mets 3B prospect Brett Baty is a good player to stash. The article also includes a preview of Week 4, including two-start pitchers to add and stream, one-start pitcher sleepers, sleeper hitters to target, and best and worst hitter matchups.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeffrey Springs left Thursday's game with left arm ulnar neuritis and will be re-evaluated on Friday. Springs had been off to an outstanding start, pitching 13 scoreless innings with 19 strikeouts and only three hits allowed in his first two outings of the season. Losing Springs for any amount of time would be tough for Tampa Bay, as injuries have begun to pile up amid an undefeated start to the season.
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs left Thursday's game with left ulnar neuritis, which typically presents with numbness or weakness in the hand. The Rays are hopeful it's just irritation, but a stint on the injured list is likely. Springs had a breakout season in 2022 and was off to a strong start this season. The Rays have rotation depth to absorb his potential absence, but it would be stretched thin in the short term. The team is currently on a historic 13-0 start to the season.