The Orioles added an upside play to their bullpen, acquiring Shintaro Fujinami from the A’s. Minor league reliever Easton Lucas is going back to Oakland in a one-for-one swap. Baltimore designated infielder Josh Lester for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. Fujinami signed a one-year, $3.25MM free agent contract over the winter. The A’s took a flier on his upside despite … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Shintaro Fujinami From A’s
Notable Draft Signings: 7/17/23
The Rangers, Rockies, Tigers, A’s and Orioles all agreed to $4MM+ bonuses with their first round draftees this afternoon. We’ll round up the other $2MM+ signings from Monday (scouting reports from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, ESPN and The Athletic): The Giants are signing 16th overall pick Bryce Eldridge to a $3.9975MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline … [Read more...] about Notable Draft Signings: 7/17/23
AL East Notes: Rays, Mullins, Mountcastle, Romano
While the Rays are typically known for making careful, calculated moves in order to maximize long-term success, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times discussed yesterday the possibility of Tampa making a splash in the trade market prior to the trade deadline on August 1 by pursuing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, on whom the Angels are expected to consider offers. Such a move … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Rays, Mullins, Mountcastle, Romano
Nationals Claim Roddery Muñoz From Braves
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Roddery Muñoz off waivers from the Braves and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. Atlanta designated him for assignment last week. The Nationals already had a vacancy on their 40-man roster so no corresponding move will be required. Muñoz, 23, was an international signing of Atlanta out of the Dominican Republic in … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim Roddery Muñoz From Braves
Orioles Sign First-Round Pick Enrique Bradfield Jr.
The Orioles have agreed to a deal with first-round draftee Enrique Bradfield Jr., the club announced. ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel reports that Bradfield receives a $4.1697MM signing bonus that matches the slot value of the 17th overall pick (Twitter link). Bradfield ranked between 12th and 21st on pre-draft rankings at Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, ESPN and The Athletic. The … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign First-Round Pick Enrique Bradfield Jr.