Waiver Wired: Top MLB Pickups

Waiver Wired: Top MLB Pickups
D.J. Short takes a look at this week's top waiver wire pickups in AL, NL and mixed leagues.
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Matt Albers - R - Astros

Matt Albers (shoulder) isn't close to returning to action.

Albers has made slow progress since he landed on the disabled list in late April with right shoulder tendinitis. Similar to the Jesse Crain situation, Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said Thursday that the hope is he'll be ready to throw off a mound in the next 10 days, but he's still a ways off from pitching with the big club again.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Jul 24 - 5:17 PM
Willie Bloomquist - SS - Mariners

Mariners placed INF Willie Bloomquist on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee contusion.

Bloomquist apparently suffered the injury during Wednesday's game. Chris Taylor has essentially taken his place on the active roster and could push Brad Miller for playing time at shortstop.
Jul 24 - 5:14 PM
Jesus Montero - DH - Mariners

Mariners recalled DH/1B Jesus Montero from Triple-A Tacoma.

Montero will serve as the DH against the Orioles on Thursday night. His stay in the majors might be brief with Kendrys Morales on the way from Minnesota.
Jul 24 - 5:09 PM
Chris Taylor - SS - Mariners

Mariners purchased the contract of INF Chris Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma.

Taylor, a fifth-round pick in 2012, was batting .328/.397/.497 with five home runs and 14 stolen bases in 75 games this season in Triple-A. His arrival likely means a drop in playing time for the struggling Brad Miller. Taylor is worth a flier in AL-only leagues and even some deeper mixed formats assuming he gets regular at-bats.
Jul 24 - 5:07 PM
Jesse Crain - R - Astros

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Thursday that the hope is that Jesse Crain (shoulder) will begin throwing off the mound sometime in the next 10 days.

Crain is now recovered from the right biceps surgery he had last October, but he's still working on strengthening his shoulder. The Astros signed the veteran reliever for $3.25 million over the winter, but he's no lock to pitch in the majors this year.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Jul 24 - 5:04 PM
Dexter Fowler - OF - Astros

Dexter Fowler (intercostal) has yet to swing a bat or pick up a ball.

The Astros were originally hoping that Fowler would be ready at the start of the second half, but he's still a ways off from returning. These injuries tend to linger, so the Astros don't want to take any chances. He'll need a minor league rehab assignment before being activated, so it's probably safe to rule him out until August at this point.
Source: Astros.mlb.com
Jul 24 - 4:58 PM
Ruben Tejada - SS - Mets

Ruben Tejada (head) said Thursday that he feels no symptoms.

Tejada left Wednesday's game after he was hit in the helmet with a pitch, but he passed a concussion test and feels no lingering effects. He's out of the lineup Thursday, but should be back soon enough.
Source: Kristie Ackert on Twitter
Jul 24 - 4:52 PM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels fanned 10 while holding the Giants to one run in eight innings in Thursday's victory.

Hamels has been about as effective as anyone in the National League over the last two months. He has gone 11 straight starts without allowing more than three runs, bringing his overall ERA down from 4.43 to 2.72. Of course, since he's pitching for the Phillies, he's still just 5-5 on the season.
Jul 24 - 4:44 PM
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