The Nationals announced this morning that they’ve recalled left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Ryan Loutos was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Ogasawara, who is slated to make his MLB debut when he starts against the Red Sox later today, on the 40-man roster. Ogasawara’s impending debut was first reported by the Japanese outlet Sponichi Annex. Ogasawara, 27, signed a … [Read more...] about Nationals Recall Shinnosuke Ogasawara For MLB Debut
Orioles Acquire Alex Jackson From Yankees
9:23am: The Orioles have announced that they’ve selected Jackson’s contract and placed Sanchez on the injured list with a right knee sprain. Jorge Mateo was transferred to the 60-day injured list to create room for Sanchez on the 40-man roster. 8:44am: The Orioles have acquired catcher Alex Jackson in exchange for international signing bonus pool money and a player to be named … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Alex Jackson From Yankees
Billy Hunter Passes Away
Former big league player, coach, and manager Billy Hunter passed away at age 97 earlier this week, the Orioles announced. Long associated with the Orioles organization for most of his career, Hunter was the last surviving player who played for both the St. Louis Browns (the Orioles’ previous incarnation) and for the franchise’s first season in Baltimore in 1954. A veteran of … [Read more...] about Billy Hunter Passes Away
Nationals Place Trevor Williams On Injured List With Elbow Sprain
The Nationals announced a series of roster moves this morning, headlined by their placement of right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain. Right-hander Ryan Loutos was recalled to the MLB roster to replace Williams. In an additional move, Washington has activated catcher Keibert Ruiz from the 7-day concussion-related injured list and … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Trevor Williams On Injured List With Elbow Sprain
Orioles Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment, Select Corbin Martin
The Orioles announced today that they have recalled right-hander Yennier Cano and selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin. In corresponding moves, they have designated right-hander Matt Bowman for assignment and placed left-hander Keegan Akin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 1st, due to left shoulder inflammation. Martin, 29, was a top-100 prospect … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment, Select Corbin Martin