The Nationals are selecting first baseman/corner outfielder Travis Blankenhorn, reports Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post (Twitter link). He’ll take one of the extra spots on the September active roster. The club’s 40-man roster is at capacity, so they’ll need to make a corresponding move tomorrow. Blankenhorn, 27, has spent the season with Triple-A Rochester after signing … [Read more...] about Nationals To Select Travis Blankenhorn
Nationals Release Luis Cessa
The Nationals have released veteran right-hander Luis Cessa, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’s now a free agent. Cessa, 31, opened the year in the Reds’ rotation but was bounced from the starting staff after just six appearances, during which time he was tagged for 26 runs in 25 innings. He made one appearance out of … [Read more...] about Nationals Release Luis Cessa
Nationals Select Drew Millas
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Drew Millas, a move that seemed to be coming since it was reported yesterday that Millas was travelling with the club to Toronto. In corresponding moves, outfielder Blake Rutherford was optioned after yesterday’s game while righty Carl Edwards Jr. was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Millas, now 25, … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Drew Millas
Pat Corrales Passes Away
Former big league player, manager and coach Pat Corrales has passed away, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Corrales was 82 years old. Born in Los Angeles in 1941, Patrick Corrales attended Fresno High School before signing with the Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1959. He worked his way up the minor league ladder and made his major league debut in 1964, though only got … [Read more...] about Pat Corrales Passes Away
Felix Bautista Leaves Game Due To “Arm Discomfort”
Felix Bautista left last night’s 5-4 Orioles win over the Rockies with an apparent injury. The star closer had recorded the first two outs of a save situation, but after throwing the fourth pitch of an at-bat against Michael Toglia, Bautista looked to be somewhat shaken up on the mound. Bautista then departed the game with a team trainer, and Danny Coulombe took over to … [Read more...] about Felix Bautista Leaves Game Due To “Arm Discomfort”