Baseball Chatter May 21

Eric Thames, Oliver Drake and Corey Knebel are meeting with brewers Monday to take the first steps in creating a new beer that will be served at Miller Park this summer

The Angels moved Andrew Bailey to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Doug Fister, who they just signed for one year. Fister is on his way to Arizona for some extended spring training action.

The #Angels have officially signed Doug Fister to a 1-year deal. Andrew Bailey moved to 60-day DL to make room. Fister will be optioned to A

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) May 20, 2017

Aaron Hicks has been taking grounders at first base even though management claims he will only ever play there in case of an emergency. I would say the position is already in a state of emergency since Chris Carter and Greg Bird combined are batting .168 with three homers, 14 RBI and a -0.6 WAR. Hicks has only ever played outfield during 10 pro seasons but he is hitting well and their outfield is crowded.

Injury News

Aaron Sanchez is back on the disabled list

Aaron Sanchez developed small sore spot on the tip of his finger, leading to DL stint. Different than nail issue that prompted last DL stint

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 21, 2017

Gary Sanchez was hit on his face mask by a foul tip, and says he is bruising on his cheek. Girardi says he is concerned for Sanchez as he has been hit by foul tips several times recently.

Starlin Castro and Aaron Judge had a collision when neither player called a fly ball on Friday

Castro was still walking around with huge ice packs that covered his lower back and right knee yesterday.

(Trainer Stevie Donohue) just wanted me to put them on Starlin Castro on his ice bags

Astros to place Dallas Keuchel on the 10 day DL with a pinched nerve in his neck. He will miss one start

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 20, 2017

Corey Kluber will throw 35 pitches in a simulated game tomorrow.

#BlueJays expect Darrell Ceciliani to need 2-3 weeks on DL per John Gibbons. Grade 1 shoulder strain.

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 20, 2017

Wilson Ramos is making great progress in his recovery from ACL surgery, working hard and taking batting practice everyday

Here is Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash on Power Alley Friday talking about Matt Duffy’s setback, Blake Snell, Alex Cobb, Michael Martinez, Brad Miller and Wilson Ramos’ recovery He also discusses Terry Francona pranking him the other day. Have a listen

Francona said he had “something small” planned for Rays manager (and former Tribe bullpen coach) Kevin Cash. This just popped up during BP: pic.twitter.com/IBNvnmYS7B

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 15, 2017

Team News

The Astros are interested in Gerrit Cole and may be one of two teams who can afford him

The Marlins are obviously willing to trade Dee Gordon, and probably would to the first team who offers to pay the rest of his $38 million contract. Good luck with that.