April 4: The Nationals announced Thursday that Robles has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. They’ve recalled Young from Triple-A Rochester to take his spot on the active roster. April 3: Nationals center fielder Victor Robles injured his left hamstring during Wednesday night’s game against the Pirates. He suffered the injury running from first … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Victor Robles On Injured List
Orioles Place Cionel Perez On 15-Day IL Due To Oblique Strain
The Orioles have placed southpaw Cionel Perez on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. Right-hander Jonathan Heasley was called up from Triple-A to take Perez’s spot in the bullpen. Perez faced only two batters during an appearance in yesterday’s 13-4 Orioles win over the Angels. The lefty allowed a triple and a single before being removed with that was … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Cionel Perez On 15-Day IL Due To Oblique Strain
Larry Lucchino Passes Away
Former Red Sox, Padres and Orioles president Larry Lucchino passed away Tuesday at 78, his family announced. Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred issued the following statement in a press release: “Larry Lucchino was one of the most accomplished executives that our industry has ever had. He was deeply driven, he understood baseball’s place in our communities, and he … [Read more...] about Larry Lucchino Passes Away
East Notes: Caminero, Senzel, Megill
After hitting his first Triple-A home run earlier in the game, Rays top prospect Junior Caminero was forced to make an early exit from Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Norfolk Tides. He injured his left quad while running to first. According to Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times, Caminero “limped the last few steps to first base and eventually needed to be helped off … [Read more...] about East Notes: Caminero, Senzel, Megill
A’s Claim Tyler Nevin Off Waivers, Designate Adrian Martinez
The Athletics have claimed Tyler Nevin off waivers, as per an announcement from both the A’s and Orioles. Oakland has designated right-hander Adrian Martinez for assignment to create roster space. Baltimore designated Nevin, Ryan McKenna and Nick Maton for assignment in the lead-up to Opening Day, and McKenna and Maton have both cleared waivers and have been outrighted to the … [Read more...] about A’s Claim Tyler Nevin Off Waivers, Designate Adrian Martinez