Idelson returns to Hall as interim president
Jeff Idelson is returning to baseball’s Hall of Fame as interim president.
The 56-year-old succeeded Dale Petroskey as Hall president in 2008 and retired on June 24, 2019, when he was replaced by former Angels executive Tim Mead.
Mead announced on April 16 that he was resigning as of mid-may. Hall chairman Jane Forbes Clark said Tuesday that Idelson will return as interim president on Saturday and serve through Aug. 15.
The Hall’s board appointed a search committee for a new president. The group includes Clark, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and Harvey Schiller, former Yankeenets CEO and U.S. Olympic Committee executive director.
Idelson joined the Hall staff in 1994 as director of public relations and promotions.
Blue Jays: Toronto optioned top prospect Nate Pearson to Triple-a Buffalo and recalled right-hander Jeremy Beasley.
Braves: Right-hander Tanner Roark signed a minor league contract. The 34-year-old was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on April 30 with a 6.43 ERA in one start and two relief appearances.
Brewers: Pitcher Jordan Zimmermann retired two appearances into his 13th season in the major leagues, ending a career in which the two-time All-star pitched the Washington Nationals’ first no-hitter. Zimmermann went 95-91 with a 4.07 ERA. He was an NL All-star in 2013 and ’14 while with the Nationals.
Cubs: The Cubs placed outfielder Jake Marisnick on the 10-day injured list and recalled reliever Brad Wieck from Triple-a Iowa. Marisnick strained his right hamstring Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.
Padres: San Diego star Fernando Tatis Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19 and was put on the injured list. Infielder-outfielders Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo were put on the injured list for contact tracing protocols.
Note: MLB instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new waterfront ballpark it hopes will keep the club in Oakland long-term. MLB released a statement expressing its longtime determination that the current Coliseum site is “not a viable option for the future vision of baseball.”