The Nationals announced that catcher Israel Pineda has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Joey Gallo, whose one-year, $5MM contract with D.C. is now official. Pineda was a member of the Nationals’ 2016 international signing class, and he has spent his entire career in the organization. Still only 23 years old, Pineda has hit … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Israel Pineda
Blue Jays, Orioles Have Shown Interest In Domingo German
The Orioles and Blue Jays are among six teams that have shown interest in free agent starter Domingo Germán, reports Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post. Sanchez adds that the Mets have also checked in but casts doubt on the chance of the right-hander heading to Queens. Germán has spent his entire MLB career with the Yankees, who acquired him as a prospect in a 2014 trade with … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Orioles Have Shown Interest In Domingo German
Orioles Have Shown Interest In Michael Lorenzen
The Orioles have been connected to various starting pitching targets all winter and that search is ongoing. General manager Mike Elias said so himself today, telling reporters such as Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Elias hasn’t ruled out a free agent addition but says the club’s farm system makes a trade more likely. In terms of free agent pursuits, Jon Morosi of MLB.com … [Read more...] about Orioles Have Shown Interest In Michael Lorenzen
Orioles Sign Ronald Guzmán To Minor League Deal
The Orioles announced that they have signed Ronald Guzmán to a minor league deal. The lefty is represented by JP Sports Advisors. Guzmán, 29, has 246 games of major league experience. He spent 2018 to 2021 with the Rangers and also had a brief showing with the Yankees in 2022, working primarily as a first baseman for those years. He hit .225/.302/.410 in his 823 plate … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Ronald Guzmán To Minor League Deal
Orioles, Cionel Perez Avoid Arbitration
January 23: Perez will make $1.2MM in 2024, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The 2025 option comes with a base salary of $2.2MM can be increased by various escalators. It goes up by $25K for 55, 60, 65 and 70 innings pitched, $50K for 20 and 25 games finished, $100K for 30 and 35 games finished, $150K for 40 and 45 games finished, as well as $200K for 50 games finished. January … [Read more...] about Orioles, Cionel Perez Avoid Arbitration