My weekly Canadian baseball news and notes "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Nick Pivetta, Cade Smith, Matt Brash and Dave Stieb.
But What Do I Know? . . . Nick Pivetta, Cade Smith, Matt Brash, Dave Stieb
Naylor, Guerrero Jr., Pop avoid arbitration
Three Canadian-born players - Josh Naylor, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Zach Pop - avoided arbitration on Thursday.
Guardians deal Canadian Josh Naylor to D-Backs
The Cleveland Guardians have dealt first baseman Josh Naylor (Mississauga, Ont.) to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Slade Cecconi and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick.