The Nationals have signed right-hander Zach Davies to a minor league deal, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post reports (X link). Davies’ contract includes an invitation to the Nats’ big league Spring Training camp. Now entering his 10th Major League season, Davies is looking to rebound after a difficult 2023 campaign. The righty posted a 7.00 ERA over 82 1/3 innings in … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Zach Davies To Minors Contract
Orioles Claim Diego Castillo, Designate Livan Soto
The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Phillies. Fellow infielder Livan Soto was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old Castillo has bounced from the D-backs, to the Mets, to the Yankees, to the Phillies and now to the Orioles all in the span of two months. He appeared in … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Diego Castillo, Designate Livan Soto
Nationals, Jacob Barnes Agree To Minor League Deal
The Nationals and right-handed reliever Jacob Barnes are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. The Vayner Sports client will presumably be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee. Barnes has pitched in the majors every year since 2016, suiting up for eight different teams along the way. The 33-year-old had a strong start to his … [Read more...] about Nationals, Jacob Barnes Agree To Minor League Deal
Orioles Have Shown Interest In Jesús Luzardo
The starting pitchers of the Marlins have been popular in trade rumors and the Orioles showed the most interest in left-hander Jesús Luzardo, per a report from Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. It’s unclear exactly when the trade talks took place. The Orioles have been looking for starting pitching all offseason so it’s logical that they would check in with … [Read more...] about Orioles Have Shown Interest In Jesús Luzardo
Rizzo: Nationals Unlikely To Make Additional Major League Signings This Offseason
The bulk of the shopping in a quiet Nationals offseason looks to be complete. General manager Mike Rizzo told the team’s beat writers Wednesday the Nats aren’t likely to add any more free agents on guaranteed deals between now and Opening Day (X link via Andrew Golden of the Washington Post). It’s still possible that they’ll add some veterans on minor league deals with spring … [Read more...] about Rizzo: Nationals Unlikely To Make Additional Major League Signings This Offseason