The Orioles have acquired right-hander Zach Eflin and cash considerations from the Rays in exchange for three prospects, per announcements from both clubs. Going to the Rays are outfielder Matthew Etzel, right-hander Jackson Baumeister and utility player Mac Horvath. Right-hander Vinny Nittoli has been designated for assignment by the O’s to get Eflin onto their roster. Eflin, … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Zach Eflin From Rays
Notable Draft Signings: 7/25/24
Pre-draft rankings and scouting reports are provided by Keith Law of the Athletic, Baseball America, FanGraphs and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. A round-up of today’s draft signings for upwards of $2MM: The Mets agreed to terms with 19th overall pick Carson Benge on a $3.9975MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (X link). That’s narrowly below the approximate $4.22MM slot … [Read more...] about Notable Draft Signings: 7/25/24
Orioles Have Reportedly Shown Interest In Jameson Taillon
The Orioles are among the teams that have expressed some interest in Cubs starter Jameson Taillon, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale connected two other AL East teams — the Yankees and Red Sox — to Taillon over the weekend. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer admitted recently that the front office was prioritizing next season and … [Read more...] about Orioles Have Reportedly Shown Interest In Jameson Taillon
Orioles, Phillies Swap Austin Hays For Seranthony Dominguez
The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve traded outfielder Austin Hays to the Phillies in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Baltimore is designating righty Levi Stoudt for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot, the team announced. It’s a rare swap of major leaguers between a pair of World Series hopefuls. Hays will give the … [Read more...] about Orioles, Phillies Swap Austin Hays For Seranthony Dominguez
Phillies Showing Interest In Lane Thomas, Kyle Finnegan
The Phillies are about as well-positioned as any team with the deadline approaching. While Philadelphia has tailed off lately and is playing at a .500 pace this month, they’re nine games clear of the Braves in the NL East. They hold a three-game edge on the Dodgers for the top record in the National League and have arguably the most well-rounded roster in MLB. They’re obviously … [Read more...] about Phillies Showing Interest In Lane Thomas, Kyle Finnegan