Nationals catcher Riley Adams has been placed on the injured list due to a fractured hamate bone in his left wrist, the team announced. The move is retroactive to Sept. 7. The Nats didn’t announce whether Adams would undergo surgery — as is common with hamate fractures — but with under four weeks remaining on the regular season schedule, the injury will surely bring his season … [Read more...] about Nationals’ Riley Adams Diagnosed With Hamate Fracture
Stephen Strasburg’s Retirement Press Conference Canceled
Two weeks ago, the Washington Post reported that Stephen Strasburg was retiring. While the three-time All-Star didn’t make a public announcement, the Nationals scheduled a press conference for September 9 to honor his career and retire his #37. That is unexpectedly off, reports Britt Ghiroli of the Athletic (Twitter links). Ghiroli suggests that’s because of a disagreement … [Read more...] about Stephen Strasburg’s Retirement Press Conference Canceled
Orioles Claim Jorge Lopez From Marlins
The Orioles have reunited with Jorge Lopez, as Joel Sherman of the New York Post (X link) reports that Baltimore has claimed the right-hander off waivers from the Marlins. Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reported earlier today that Lopez looked like the odd man out on the Marlins’ roster in some capacity, as the Fish needed to create roster space for Johnny Cueto’s … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jorge Lopez From Marlins
NL East Notes: Robertson, Albies, Nationals
When the Marlins shipped a pair of intriguing young prospects to New York in order to acquire veteran right-hander David Robertson from the Mets, it was a statement of intent to contend by Miami, as they acquired perhaps the top rental reliever available at this year’s trade deadline. It was Robertson’s second time being dealt at the deadline in as many years, as the … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Robertson, Albies, Nationals
AL East Notes: Adam, Blue Jays, Wells
Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Rays right-hander Jason Adam was unavailable during tonight’s 7-6 loss to the Guardians due to an oblique strain that will send him to the injured list. Adam hasn’t pitched since August 27 due to the issue. It’s another devastating injury for Tampa’s pitching staff, which has already lost three of its five opening day rotation members for … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Adam, Blue Jays, Wells