Kodai Senga has yet to pitch in a game this spring. The 2023 All-Star and Rookie of the Year runner-up is nursing a right shoulder strain. Although Andy Martino of SNY reported on Wednesday that “the word” on Senga’s health remained “very positive,” an update on Friday afternoon from Tim Healey of Newsday Sports is a little less optimistic. Initially, Senga was to be shut down … [Read more...] about NL Pitching Notes: Senga, Ferrer, Rockies
Orioles Claim Peyton Burdick
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Peyton Burdick off of waivers from the White Sox, the team announced. He has been optioned to minor league camp. Baltimore had an open spot on the 40-man roster, so no corresponding move was necessary. Burdick first joined the Orioles in February, but they designated him for assignment five days later upon trading for reliever Kaleb Ort. The … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Peyton Burdick
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
The Nationals are entering the third full season of their rebuild, and their lackluster offseason was emblematic of a team more focused on the long-term picture than even feigning an attempt at competing in 2024. Major League Signings Joey Gallo, OF/1B: One year, $5MM Dylan Floro, RHP: One year, $2.25MM Nick Senzel, 3B/OF: One year, $2MM (eligible for arbitration through … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
Nationals Outright Carter Kieboom
The Nationals announced that third baseman Carter Kieboom has cleared outright waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Rochester. There had not been any previous indication that he had been removed from the 40-man roster, so the club’s count will drop to 39. Kieboom, now 26, was the club’s first round draft pick in 2016. He was selected 28th overall that year and hit well … [Read more...] about Nationals Outright Carter Kieboom
NL East Notes: Alcantara, Robles, McNeil
Injured Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara took a major step forward in his rehab from Tommy John surgery today, as The Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson notes that the right-hander played catch this afternoon, marking the first time he’s thrown a baseball since going under the knife back in October. While that still leaves Alcantara a long way from a return to the mound, manager Skip … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Alcantara, Robles, McNeil