The Nationals announced that they have signed right-hander Dylan Floro to a one-year major league deal. They also announced their previously-reported pact with infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel. To open a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Jeter Downs was designated for assignment. Floro’s salary has not been publicly reported yet. More to come. … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Dylan Floro To Major League Deal
Latest On Orioles’ Ownership, Lease Situations
One of yesterday’s top stories was a Bloomberg report that private equity mogul David Rubenstein had been in contact with the Angelos family about purchasing some portion of the Orioles. It comes at a time of ongoing uncertainty about the franchise’s lease at Camden Yards, which runs through December 31. In late September, the Orioles and the Maryland governor’s office jointly … [Read more...] about Latest On Orioles’ Ownership, Lease Situations
2023 Rule 5 Draft Results
The 2023 Rule 5 draft will begin at 1pm Central time today at the Winter Meetings in Nashville. As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their original signing and have played five professional … [Read more...] about 2023 Rule 5 Draft Results
Orioles Interested In Extensions For Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday
Agent Scott Boras spoke to the media at the Winter Meetings yesterday and was asked if the Orioles had reached out about extension talks with his clients Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday. “Only once or twice a day,” Boras quipped, with Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner among those who passed his comments along. “Those kinds of things, obviously we listen, and Mike … [Read more...] about Orioles Interested In Extensions For Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday
Nationals, Juan Yepez Agree To Minor League Deal
First baseman Juan Yepez has agreed to a minor league deal, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Yepez, 26 in February, was recently non-tendered by the Cardinals after a disappointing 2023 season, but posted strong results in the two prior campaigns. In 2021, Yepez split his time between Double-A and Triple-A, hitting 27 home runs in 111 games. He also walked in 11.8% of his … [Read more...] about Nationals, Juan Yepez Agree To Minor League Deal