The Orioles released right-hander Matt Bowman, according to the team’s official transactions page. Bowman was designated for assignment earlier this week, which marked the fourth time this season Baltimore had sent the righty to DFA limbo. This time, however, the O’s opted to just release Bowman rather than outright him off the 40-man roster. Bowman cleared waivers after his … [Read more...] about Orioles Release Matt Bowman
Nationals Claim Sauryn Lao, Designate Darren Baker For Assignment
The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed right-handed reliever Sauryn Lao off waivers from the Mariners. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Infielder/outfielder Darren Baker was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move. The 26-year-old Lao made his major league debut with Seattle this summer but has only pitched 3 1/3 innings in the bigs. … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim Sauryn Lao, Designate Darren Baker For Assignment
Rockies Claim Roansy Contreras
The Rockies have claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. The O’s designated him for assignment last week. The Rockies had an open 40-man spot after they optioned righty Nick Anderson and he exercised his right to elect free agency. Contreras is out of options, so the Rockies will need to open an active … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Roansy Contreras
Trevor Rogers’ Reemergence
At the 2024 trade deadline, the Orioles traded upper minors hitters Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby to the Marlins for reclamation starter Trevor Rogers. Many perceived it as an overpay, and the deal immediately went south. Rogers, who was carrying a 4.53 ERA for Miami, allowed 16 runs in 19 innings over his first four starts with the Orioles. Baltimore optioned him to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Trevor Rogers’ Reemergence
Nationals Sign Jorge Alfaro
2:00pm: The Nationals have announced the signing. Alfaro jumps right onto the big league roster, and Stubbs has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester to create a 26-man roster spot. Millas was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot. Unsurprisingly, that indicates that the fractured finger Millas suffered last week will end his season. 12:45pm: The Nationals … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Jorge Alfaro