Every offseason, rebuilding clubs take one-year fliers on formerly productive veterans coming off bad seasons. They’re generally minimal financial commitments that afford the player a fresh start with a path to regular playing time. In most instances, the team is hoping the player puts together a strong first half that turns them into a reasonably valuable trade candidate come … [Read more...] about Nationals’ Buy-Low Addition Should Pay Off At Trade Deadline
Orioles To Promote Jordan Westburg
The Orioles are poised to promote top infield prospect Jordan Westburg prior to tomorrow’s game against the Reds, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Baltimore will need to make a 40-man roster move to accommodate Westburg in addition to clearing space for him on the active roster, though those moves have not yet been announced. Passan adds that Westburg will be in the starting lineup … [Read more...] about Orioles To Promote Jordan Westburg
The Orioles May Have Found The Lefty Bat They Wanted
The Orioles made it pretty clear they wanted to get a cheap left-handed bat this winter to play either first base, a corner outfield spot or designated hitter. They signed players like Nomar Mazara and Franchy Cordero to minor league deals. They claimed Jake Cave and Ryan O’Hearn off waivers and twice claimed Lewin Díaz. It’s fairly understandable why they would covet that type … [Read more...] about The Orioles May Have Found The Lefty Bat They Wanted
Orioles Select Jordan Westburg, Outright Jose Godoy
The Orioles have formally selected the contract of top infield prospect Jordan Westburg from Triple-A Norfolk, per a club announcement. The move was reported to be in the works yesterday afternoon. Baltimore opened a spot on the 40-man roster by passing catcher Jose Godoy through outright waivers. Godoy will remain in Triple-A but no longer occupy a spot on the 40-man roster. … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Jordan Westburg, Outright Jose Godoy
Nationals Place Chad Kuhl On Release Waivers
The Nationals announced that they have requested unconditional release waivers on right-hander Chad Kuhl. The righty was designated for assignment over the weekend and will now become a free agent upon clearing. It’s a fairly expected outcome for Kuhl to find himself on release waivers, given his performance and contract. He settled for a minor league deal with the Nats this … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Chad Kuhl On Release Waivers