Cubs News: Latest roster moves for NL teams
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Cubs News: Latest roster moves for NL teams


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There’s some stirring going on in the baseball world in preparation for 2018, but Theo Epstein appears to be biding his time.

While there are still 153 days left until the 2019 season kicks off for the Cubs, a good portion of the other MLB teams have started making roster moves, leaving many to wonder just what (or whom) Epstein is waiting for.

Although the upper echelon of the free agent season won’t start moving for another couple of weeks, teams are able to trade and sign minor league free agents to contracts now, and many have begun doing so.

I’ve skipped over the American League, but for the fans who follow every team’s moves, here’s what the Cubs’ and their National League competition have accomplished so far, in October.

Chicago Cubs: No transactions.

Arizona D-Backs: Signed FA-RHP J. Gonzalez to a minor league contract and claimed RHP Artie Lewicki off waivers from the Tigers.

Atlanta Braves: Signed two FA-RHP to minor league contracts (R. Salinas, K. Solano) and signed FA C Denzel Bryson to a minor league deal.

Cincinnati Reds: Signed three FA RHP to minor league contracts (W. Yanez, G. Aguilera, J. Franco), claimed C Juan Graterol off waivers from the Twins, obtained RHP Ryan Lillie from the Marlins for future considerations, and outrighted RF Gabriel Guerrero and C Tim Federowicz to the Louisville Bats.

Colorado Rockies: No transactions.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Signed FA RHP Osvanni Gutierrez to a minor league deal.

Miami Marlins: Traded RHP to Reds for future considerations, traded RHP Kyle Barraclough to the Nationals for future considerations, traded RF Adonis Giron and LHP Brayan De Paula to Houston for future considerations, outrighted LF Christopher Bostick, LF Rafael Ortega, RHP James Needy, RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP Javy Guerra, and LHP Chris O’Grady, all to the New Orleans Baby Cakes. Signed FA OF Victor Mesa Jr. and OF Victor Victor Mesa (no typo there) to minor league contracts.

Milwaukee Brewers: Signed five, FA RHP to minor league contracts (Y. Perez, E. Jimenez, R. Rojas, R. Camacho and W. Chorio), and signed FA C Henry Leon to minor league contract.

New York Mets: No transactions.

Philadelphia Phillies: Signed FA RHP Carlo Reyes to a minor league contract.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Outrighted LHP Nik Turley to the Indianapolis Indians.

San Diego Padres: Outrighted LHP Jose Torres to the San Antonio Missions.

San Francisco Giants: Outrighted RHP Tyler Herb, 2B Miguel Gomez, 3B Chase d’Arnaud. SS Kelby Tomlinson and RHP Casey Kelly to the Sacramento River Cats.

Signed FA SS Nelson Marin and FA 2B Diego Verbel to minor league contracts.

St. Louis Cardinals: Signed FA RHP Engels Martinez and FA LHP Michael Ozoria to minor league contracts.

Washington Nationals: Signed FA RHP Andres Castro to minor league contract, received RHP Kyle Barraclaugh from the Marlins in exchange for future considerations.

The busy season is coming, stay tuned to CubsHQ for all the details.

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