The Orioles announced yesterday that Kyle Bradish has joined the squad at High-A Aberdeen and will begin a rehab assignment soon. He’s been on the 15-day injured list since the beginning of the season. The news is surely pleasant for fans of the O’s, especially considering where things stood just a couple of months ago. Back in the middle of February, Bradish was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Kyle Bradish To Begin Rehab Assignment
Nationals Place Josiah Gray On Injured List With Flexor Strain
6:30pm: Gray told the Washington beat that the strain is muscular (relayed by Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com). Imaging revealed that his UCL is fully intact. Needless to say, it’s a significant plus that there doesn’t appear to be any kind of structural damage that would raise the possibility of surgery. 3:2opm: The Nationals announced that right-hander Josiah Gray has been … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Josiah Gray On Injured List With Flexor Strain
Orioles To Promote Jackson Holliday
The Orioles are calling up Jackson Holliday, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). The sport’s top prospect will step into Baltimore’s infield a couple weeks into the season. Holliday, the #1 overall pick in 2022, has destroyed minor league pitching. Despite being a high school draftee, he reaches the majors after just a year and a half in the minor leagues. The lefty-hitting … [Read more...] about Orioles To Promote Jackson Holliday
Stephen Strasburg Officially Retires
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg has officially retired, as noted by Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. Neither the Nationals or Strasburg have announced the decision, which was posted on MLB.com’s transactions log this evening. Golden adds that Strasburg will be paid the $105MM left on his seven-year, $345MM deal with the Nationals, though Strasburg has reportedly agreed to … [Read more...] about Stephen Strasburg Officially Retires
Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins
The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve traded minor league infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to the Twins in exchange for cash. He’s not to be confused with veteran reliever Diego Castillo — the former Mariners/Rays closer and setup man who also joined the Twins on a minor league deal last week. This latest trade will bring the younger, 26-year-old Castillo to the Twins. … [Read more...] about Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins