The Yankees announced this morning that right-hander Frankie Montas will begin a rehab assignment at the Triple-A level this evening. Montas has not yet appeared in a professional game this year after undergoing shoulder surgery back in February. Montas joined the Yankees at the trade deadline last year in a deal that sent a package of prospects headlined by left-hander Ken … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Montas, Jansen, Bautista, Mountcastle
Noah Denoyer Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
The Orioles informed reporters, including Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, that right-hander Noah Denoyer underwent Tommy John surgery this week. Given the typical recovery timeline of that procedure, he will miss the remainder of this season and likely all of 2024 as well. Denoyer, now 25, was added to the Orioles’ 40-man roster in November of last year to keep him out of the … [Read more...] about Noah Denoyer Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Orioles Select Heston Kjerstad
The Orioles announced a series of roster moves today, selecting the contract of outfielder Heston Kjerstad and recalling right-hander Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk. To open active roster spots for those two, outfielder Ryan McKenna and left-hander Nick Vespi were optioned to Norfolk. To open a spot for Kjerstad on the 40-man, infielder/outfielder Terrin Vavra was recalled … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Heston Kjerstad
Nationals Agree To Multi-Year Extension With Mike Rizzo
The Nationals announced this morning that they’ve agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with president of baseball operations and GM Mike Rizzo. The sides were reported as close to an agreement when manager Dave Martinez extended with the club on a two-year deal with a club option for 2026 late last month. Rizzo, 62, has been part of the Nationals organization … [Read more...] about Nationals Agree To Multi-Year Extension With Mike Rizzo
Ryan Mountcastle Being Evaluated For Shoulder Issue, Heston Kjerstad Promotion Possible
Ryan Mountcastle departed this evening’s loss to the Cardinals. He was injured during his first inning at-bat and removed from the game when his turn in the order came around two innings later. The O’s announced that he’d experienced left shoulder discomfort. While Mountcastle is day-to-day at the moment, the O’s could turn to a top prospect to replace him. Danielle Allentuck … [Read more...] about Ryan Mountcastle Being Evaluated For Shoulder Issue, Heston Kjerstad Promotion Possible