As Chicago nears a clinching moment, underperforming veterans and struggling bullpen arms risk being sidelined to ensure the North Siders field their most reliable championship-caliber rotation.

The New York Mets gave Gabriel Arias a tryout for a week, and he's now with the Chicago Cubs after being DFA'd.

The Cubs added Gabriel Arias to their infield depth via waivers, but his arrival signals another roster move coming before Matt Shaw even returns from injury.

The Chicago Cubs added experienced infield depth Wednesday by claiming Gabriel Arias off waivers from the New York Mets. The move gives Chicago another versatile defender while Cubs starting shortstop Dansby Swanson recovers from a left oblique strain. Arias, 26, has played every position across the diamond throughout his major league career. His […] The post Cubs news: Chicago claims versatile infielder off waivers from Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Cubs grabbed a proven defensive infielder off waivers following the conclusion of the Crosstown Classic.

The resurgent New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Morel, who has a pair of 20-homer seasons in the majors, was selected to the big league roster before New York's 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series. Interim manager Andy Green said the 27-year-old Morel, a right-handed hitter, will start at first base Tuesday night against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray.

On Monday, August 17, it was confirmed by multiple sources that the New York Mets released Gabriel Arias just a few days after picking him up off waivers. Across two outings with the Mets, the former Guardian posted a 0-for-5 line with one strikeout.

The New York Mets have found a little bit of life lately after sweeping the Washington Nationals over the weekend. While they remain firmly out of the playoff picture, they’re not losing hope and still appear to be looking for ways to improve their roster. The team announced several notable roster moves before beginning a […] The post New York Mets Cut 26-Year Old Shortstop Before Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Ex-Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias’ career is back in DFA limbo after a short stint with the New York Mets. Arias was designated for assignment by New York to make room for infielder Christopher Morel.Cleveland designated Arias for assignment on August 5 to make room for top infield prospect Angel Genao’s promotion. The Mets claimed the […] The post Ex-Guardians Infielder Cut by New Team After Two Games appeared first on HEAVY.