The Nationals announced Tuesday that they’ve designated first baseman Dominic Smith and right-hander Cory Abbott for assignment. Washington has also granted righty Andres Machado his release so that he can pursue an opportunity in Japan. That slate of moves clears space on the 40-man roster for lefties DJ Herz and Mitchell Parker as well as righties Cole Henry and Zach Brzykcy. … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Dominic Smith For Assignment
Orioles Outright Terrin Vavra, Tucker Davidson
The Orioles announced that utilityman Terrin Vavra and left-hander Tucker Davidson have been outrighted off the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A. The moves open up two more spots on Baltimore’s 40-man prior to today’s deadline for teams to set their rosters in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, leaving the O’s with 36 players on the roster and four openings to be … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Terrin Vavra, Tucker Davidson
Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Victor Robles, Tanner Rainey
The Nationals have avoided arbitration with outfielder Victor Robles and right-handed reliever Tanner Rainey, the team announced. Robles, 26, was eligible for his final year of arbitration, while Rainey, 30, will be arbitration-eligible one last time next winter. Rainey will earn $1.5MM in 2024 (per Andrew Golden of The Washington Post), which doesn’t come as any surprise; he … [Read more...] about Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Victor Robles, Tanner Rainey
Brandon Hyde, Skip Schumaker Named Managers Of The Year
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the results of the Manager of the Year balloting. Miami’s Skip Schumaker and Baltimore’s Brandon Hyde were the respective winners in each league. It’s the first such honor for both. That’s apparent in Schumaker’s case, as the 43-year-old takes home the hardware for his first season on the job. The Marlins hired him off the … [Read more...] about Brandon Hyde, Skip Schumaker Named Managers Of The Year
Gunnar Henderson Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award
Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson has won Rookie of the Year for the American League, per an announcement from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Tanner Bibee of the Guardians placed second while Triston Casas of the Red Sox placed third. Henderson got to make his major league debut last year as a September call-up, just a couple of months after his 21st birthday. … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award