It’s been more than a months since we last checked in on this year’s group of Rule 5 draftees and how they’re faring around the league. Fifteen players were selected in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft — those unfamiliar with the event can read up on the specifics here — and since last check there have been a few notable developments among the group. Let’s take a look… Currently on a … [Read more...] about Rule 5 Draft Update: May 2023
Nationals, Franmil Reyes Agree To Minor League Deal
11:15am: Reyes’ contract with the Nats has opt-out dates on June 16 and July 1, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post tweets. 9:18am: The Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes, per a report from Talk Nats (Twitter link). Reyes opened the season with the Royals but was optioned to Triple-A Omaha after a rough … [Read more...] about Nationals, Franmil Reyes Agree To Minor League Deal
Kevin Plawecki Opts Out Of Deal With Nationals
Veteran catcher Kevin Plawecki triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Nationals, reports Andrew Golden of the Washington Post (Twitter link). Unless Washington selects him onto the big league roster, he’ll return to the open market. Plawecki signed with the Nats on April 1. It was his second non-roster pact of the year, as he’d previously opted out of … [Read more...] about Kevin Plawecki Opts Out Of Deal With Nationals
Nationals Notes: Dickerson, Kuhl, Kieboom
The Nationals announced today that they reinstated outfielder Corey Dickerson from the injured list with fellow outfielder Jake Alu optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Dickerson, 34 next week, was signed in the offseason to a one-year deal worth $2.25MM plus incentives. Unfortunately, he only got into two games before landing on the injured list due to a … [Read more...] about Nationals Notes: Dickerson, Kuhl, Kieboom
Anibal Sanchez Announces Retirement
Longtime big league starter Aníbal Sánchez took to Instagram this evening to announce his retirement. The 39-year-old wraps up a career in which he appeared in parts of 16 big league campaigns. “Throughout these past 17 years in Major League Baseball, God has given me the opportunity to live wonderful moments on and off the field,” Sánchez wrote. “Baseball has been my great … [Read more...] about Anibal Sanchez Announces Retirement