The Orioles placed Jackson Holliday on the minor league injured list yesterday. Despite the lack of impact on the club’s active roster, the move nonetheless raised eyebrows thanks to Holliday’s status as the consensus #1 overall prospect in the sport. Fortunately, club GM Mike Elias told reporters (including MASN’s Melanie Newman) that Holliday is dealing with a “barking” … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Holliday, Means, Kremer
Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles Among Teams Interested In Tanner Scott
Marlins closer Tanner Scott has already been drawing trade interest for several weeks, and Jon Heyman of the New York Post lists the Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies and Orioles as just some of the many teams showing interest in the hard-throwing lefty. Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic suggested this morning that Scott could be the next notable name to be moved — although … [Read more...] about Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles Among Teams Interested In Tanner Scott
Nationals Claim Eduardo Salazar From Mariners
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Eduardo Salazar off waivers from the Mariners and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. The Mariners had designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Nats had two vacancies on their 40-man roster, which is now at 39. Salazar, 26, signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers in the offseason. That club added him to … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim Eduardo Salazar From Mariners
Orioles Claim Levi Stoudt
The Orioles announced Thursday that they’ve claimed right-hander Levi Stoudt off waivers from the Mariners, who’d designated him for assignment earlier in the week. Left-hander John Means was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Stoudt has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Stoudt, 26, was the Mariners’ … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Levi Stoudt
Orioles Exploring Bullpen Market
The Orioles are exploring the bullpen market, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Additionally, a right-handed hitting outfielder is a possible pursuit, while the club will wait until closer to the deadline to decide about the rotation. General manager Mike Elias is clearly in a position to look for upgrades between now and the July 30 deadline. The club have a record … [Read more...] about Orioles Exploring Bullpen Market