Pitchers and catchers reported to camp for the Orioles today, but report date has brought unwelcome news for O’s fans. General manager Mike Elias announced to the team’s beat writers this morning that right-hander Kyle Bradish has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow (X link via Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner). He’s already … [Read more...] about Kyle Bradish Diagnosed With UCL Sprain, Will Begin Season On Injured List
Orioles, Ryan O’Hearn Avoid Arbitration
9:05am: The 2025 option is valued at $7.5MM and does not contain a buyout, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. The value of that option would jump $500K if O’Hearn appears in 120 games and another $500K for appearing in 150 games. 8:30am: O’Hearn is guaranteed $3.5MM, Andy Koska of the Baltimore Banner reports. 7:54am: The Orioles announced this morning that the club agreed to a … [Read more...] about Orioles, Ryan O’Hearn Avoid Arbitration
Nationals Sign Jesse Winker To Minor League Deal
The Nationals have signed Jesse Winker to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. Winker is represented by Excel Sports Management. Winker, 30, is not too far removed from being one of the better hitters in the league but he’s fallen on hard times recently as injuries have seemingly held him back. With the Reds from … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Jesse Winker To Minor League Deal
Jacob Webb Wins Arbitration Hearing Over Orioles
Reliever Jacob Webb prevailed in his arbitration hearing against the Orioles, as first reported by Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner (X link). He’ll make the $1MM sought by his camp at KHG Sports Management as opposed to the team’s $925K filing figure. Webb has only spent a couple months in Baltimore. The O’s snagged him off waivers from the Angels in early August. The … [Read more...] about Jacob Webb Wins Arbitration Hearing Over Orioles
Extension Candidate: CJ Abrams
With Spring Training a matter of days away for most clubs (and already underway for the Dodgers and Padres), the time of year during which teams begin to focus on extending their players is nearly upon us. A handful of teams have gotten a head start on extension season already as the Tigers signed top infield prospect Colt Keith to a pre-debut extension, the Astros locked up … [Read more...] about Extension Candidate: CJ Abrams