The Nationals have received trade interest in veterans Kyle Finnegan, Hunter Harvey and Lane Thomas but haven’t considered dealing any veteran pieces just yet, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Washington, even with a sub-.500 record (35-36), is tied with the Padres for the final Wild Card spot in the National League at the moment and has not yet made a determination on how to … [Read more...] about Nats Notes: Deadline, Winker, Hassell, Wood, Crews
Orioles Claim Nick Avila Off Release Waivers
The Orioles announced they’ve claimed right-hander Nick Avila off release waivers from the Giants. San Francisco had placed him on waivers over the weekend when they selected Spencer Bivens onto the big league roster. The O’s optioned Avila to Triple-A Norfolk and placed him on the minor league injured list with a shoulder impingement. Injured players cannot be placed on … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Nick Avila Off Release Waivers
NL East Notes: Dombrowski, Phillies, Gallo, Minter
Three unnamed teams have offered catching help to the Phillies since the news broke earlier this week about J.T. Realmuto’s knee surgery, as president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. While Philadelphia is expected to look for some kind of short-term depth in Realmuto’s absence, Dombrowski didn’t sound too enamored by the options available … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Dombrowski, Phillies, Gallo, Minter
Orioles Outright Corbin Martin To Triple-A
The Orioles have outrighted Corbin Martin off the 40-man roster and assigned the right-hander to Triple-A Norfolk. It wasn’t known that Martin had been designated for assignment, but he’ll now head to Triple-A since he doesn’t have the requirements (i.e. service time or a past outright) to reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency. Martin has already had a busy … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Corbin Martin To Triple-A
Nationals Sign Harold Ramirez To Minor League Contract
The Nationals have signed outfielder/designated hitter Harold Ramirez to a minor league deal, the team announced. Ramirez will report to Triple-A Rochester just a day after he was released by the Rays. Ramirez posted unremarkable numbers over his first three MLB seasons before he was dealt from the Cubs to the Rays in March 2022, and he then emerged as a quietly productive … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Harold Ramirez To Minor League Contract