PT TODAY: Hamels, E. Escobar, A. Cabrera on the move

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Cubs | Update on Cole Hamels trade
Updating an earlier report, the Chicago Cubs acquired LHP Cole Hamels and cash considerations from the Texas Rangers on Thursday, July 26, in exchange for RHP Rollie Lacy, RHP Eddie Butler and a player to be named later.  Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat
 
BHQ take: Hamels' acquisition likely means the end of RHP Tyler Chatwood's tenure as a CHC starter. Chatwood has been arguably the NL's least effective starting pitcher in 2018, as suggested by his -46 BPV and 5.76 xERA, with more walks than strikeouts. Recently acquired RHP Jesse Chavez, who loomed as a potential Chatwood...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

After two walk-filled outings, Braxton Garrett heads back to Triple-A. Plus Matt Brash and Eli White return, and Zach Thornton logs his MLB debut.
May 21 2026 8:46am
Dylan Crews and Gerrit Cole make high-profile returns to the majors; Drake Baldwin and Royce Lewis are among those going in the opposite direction in a busy day of roster movement.
May 20 2026 7:40am
Jackson Holliday returns from his hamate injury; Braves activate Acuna; Pirates lose O'Hearn and summon The Password; and more...
May 19 2026 7:33am
Brice Matthews would seem to be the player most affected by the Jose Altuve injury. Plus roster moves in Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Diego and their impact on playing time.
May 18 2026 8:23am
The sports hernia injury to Trevor Story opens up PT in the Boston infield, and Andruw Monasterio would seem to benefit. Plus Clay Holmes replacements and moves in San Francisco.
May 17 2026 8:30am

Tools