When Mike Rizzo was asked Sunday about the team’s leadership void caused by Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement, the Washington Nationals’ general manager didn’t hesitate when discussing who the team’s leader is now. “This is Juan Soto’s team,” Rizzo said confidently, maybe hoping that Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, was listening. Rizzo knows ... … [Read more...] about Mike Rizzo: Signing Juan Soto to extension is Nationals' top priority
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Mike Rizzo: Signing Juan Soto to extension is Nationals' top priority
When Mike Rizzo was asked Sunday about the team’s leadership void caused by Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement, the Washington Nationals’ general manager didn’t hesitate when discussing who the team’s leader is now. “This is Juan Soto’s team,” Rizzo said confidently, maybe hoping that Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, was listening. Rizzo knows ... … [Read more...] about Mike Rizzo: Signing Juan Soto to extension is Nationals' top priority
Reports: Nationals sign Ehire Adrianza, bring back Anibal Sanchez on minor-league deal
The Washington Nationals reportedly made two signings on Sunday aimed at bolstering the team’s depth. The first move was a one-year, $1.5 million deal with utility man Ehire Adrianza. The second was a minor-league deal to bring back starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. The team hasn’t announced either deal, but both ... … [Read more...] about Reports: Nationals sign Ehire Adrianza, bring back Anibal Sanchez on minor-league deal
Reports: Nationals sign Ehire Adrianza, bring back Anibal Sanchez on minor-league deal
The Washington Nationals reportedly made two signings on Sunday aimed at bolstering the team’s depth. The first move was a one-year, $1.5 million deal with utility man Ehire Adrianza. The second was a minor-league deal to bring back starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. The team hasn’t announced either deal, but both ... … [Read more...] about Reports: Nationals sign Ehire Adrianza, bring back Anibal Sanchez on minor-league deal
Strasburg healthy, not in 'rehab mode;' Ross suffers setback with 'minor' elbow surgery
There’s good news and bad news. Which do you want first? The good news: Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said pitcher Stephen Strasburg is healthy and preparing for Opening Day. The bad news: Rizzo also said pitcher Joe Ross recently had "minor" elbow surgery and will be out six-to-eight weeks. ... … [Read more...] about Strasburg healthy, not in 'rehab mode;' Ross suffers setback with 'minor' elbow surgery