11:48am: The Orioles have officially announced the return of both Eflin and Mayo, and have placed Urias on the 10-day IL with a right ankle sprain. Additionally, the club selected the contract of catcher David Banuelos from Triple-A and designated outfielder Forrest Wall for assignment to make room for him on the 40-man roster. Banuelos has spent most of the season at Triple-A … [Read more...] about Orioles Recall Coby Mayo, Activate Zach Eflin
Blue Jays Claim Dillon Tate
The Blue Jays announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed right-hander Dillon Tate off waivers from the Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A. Right-hander Paolo Espino was designated for assignment to make room for Tate on the 40-man roster. Tate, 30, was taken by the Rangers as the fourth overall pick in the 2015 draft and was a part of two blockbuster trades before he made … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Dillon Tate
Orioles Sign Adrian Houser To Minors Contract
The Orioles announced yesterday that right-hander Adrian Houser was signed to a minor league contract. Houser had been in the Cubs organization on a minors deal but he was released yesterday, paving the way for the righty to quickly latch on with a new team. Because Houser joined the O’s before the September 1 cutoff date, he is eligible to be added to a playoff roster. … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Adrian Houser To Minors Contract
Orioles Outright Forrest Wall
The Orioles announced this afternoon that outfielder Forrest Wall cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk. He does not have the requisite service time nor the previous career outright that would allow him to elect free agency. Baltimore claimed Wall off waivers from the Marlins last week. They designated him for assignment within a few days. Wall has not … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Forrest Wall
Orioles Select Nick Maton
The Orioles announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Nick Maton. To make room for Maton on the club’s 40-man and active rosters, catcher David Banuelos has been designated for assignment. Maton, 27, is back on the Orioles’ active roster for the second time this year. He made a two-inning cameo on defense at second base earlier this year … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Nick Maton