Bears add to TE depth, signal Princeton’s Jesper Horsted

Seeking so as to add extra depth at a shallow place, the Bears will attempt to convert a large receiver to tight finish. The workforce signed Princeton alum Jesper Horsted on Monday morning, reducing former Northwestern offensive lineman Tommy Doles to make room. They listed Horsted — who was a receiver at Princeton — as a good finish. Before turning into an undrafted free agent, Horsted set Princeton information with 196 profession catches and 28 touchdowns. No participant in program historical past had ever reached 20 touchdowns catches. The 6-4, 225-pounder was invited to the East-West Shrine Game however not the NFL Scouting Combine. The Bears have tight ends Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker returning, however

White Sox add Frare, Minaya earlier than finale with Boston

The taxed White Sox bullpen is getting just a little assist. Before Sunday’s collection finale with Boston, the Sox recalled Caleb Frare from Class AAA Charlotte and bought the contract of Juan Minaya, additionally from Charlotte. Outfielder Jon Jay, who hasn’t performed this season due to a hip pressure, was moved to the 60-day injured record, making room on the 40-man roster for Minaya. Late Saturday, the Sox optioned Carson Fulmer and Jose Ruiz to Charlotte. Frare had a 6.75 ERA in 4 appearances previous to being optioned to Charlotte on April 10. Minaya pitched in 52 video games for the Sox final 12 months, compiling a 3.28 ERA in 46 2/Three innings.Juan Minaya pitches within the ninth

With Jon Lester on IL, Cubs add LHP Tim Collins, giving them

With ace Jon Lester happening the injured record Wednesday, the Cubs responded by calling up left-hander Tim Collins to affix what is going to now be a nine-man bullpen, a supply confirmed. Collins, 29, was acquired the final week of spring coaching and has pitched in three video games for Class AAA Iowa since then, permitting one run in 2 2/three innings, with three strikeouts and a stroll. The transfer all however assures that Tyler Chatwood will take Lester’s subsequent flip within the rotation, Sunday towards Tommy La Stella and the Angels. The Cubs have sufficient off days on the schedule after that to keep away from needing to fill that spot once more till April 27 in