The Nationals have signed right-hander Rico Garcia to a minor league contract that runs through the 2024 season, The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty reports (via X). Garcia was became a free agent yesterday after being released by Washington, but he’ll now quickly rejoin the Nats. Biceps tendinitis has kept Garcia from pitching at either the major or minor league level since … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Rico Garcia To Two-Year Minor League Deal
AL East Notes: Means, Bautista, Verdugo, Bradley
The Orioles have had a wildly successful 2023 campaign, with an 84-51 record that places them 2.5 games ahead of the Rays in a highly competitive AL East division. Despite that success, the club’s clear Achilles heel throughout the season has been the starting rotation, which has produced just 8.3 fWAR this year, 19th in the majors and only better than San Francisco among clubs … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Means, Bautista, Verdugo, Bradley
Nationals Assistant GM Johnny DiPuglia Resigns
Nationals assistant GM and international scouting director Johnny DiPuglia has resigned from his position, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. DiPuglia had run the club’s international scouting operations since 2009, and was promoted to assistant GM and a VP role in the wake of the Nats’ World Series title in 2019. Neither DiPuglia or the team publicly commented on … [Read more...] about Nationals Assistant GM Johnny DiPuglia Resigns
Orioles Make Four Roster Moves
The Orioles announced four roster moves prior to today’s game with the Diamondbacks. Newly-claimed reliever Jorge Lopez has been officially activated, and right-hander Austin Voth was designated for assignment to create room for Lopez on the 40-man roster. Baltimore also optioned Colton Cowser to Triple-A, as outfielder Aaron Hicks was activated from the 10-day injured … [Read more...] about Orioles Make Four Roster Moves
Nationals Place Rico Garcia On Release Waivers
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Travis Blankenhorn, a move that was reported on yesterday. They also recalled right-hander Amos Willingham, with he and Blankenhorn taking the two extra spots on the expanded roster. To make room on the 40-man for Blankenhorn, the club has requested unconditional release waivers on righty Rico … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Rico Garcia On Release Waivers