The Nationals announced a series of roster moves today. Outfielder Robert Hassell III and infielder José Tena have been optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Outfielder Daylen Lile has been recalled while third baseman Brady House has had his contract selected. Those four moves were reported yesterday. To open a 40-man spot for House, the Nats designated first baseman Juan Yepez for … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Juan Yepez For Assignment
Tyler O’Neill Returned From Rehab Due To Renewed Shoulder Soreness
Outfielder Tyler O’Neill was returned from his minor league rehab assignment by the Orioles today, per a club announcement. O’Neill was placed on the shelf due to a shoulder impingement nearly a month ago, but began his rehab assignment last week and seemed to be nearing a return to action prior to today’s news. He had sat out recent games due to renewed soreness in his … [Read more...] about Tyler O’Neill Returned From Rehab Due To Renewed Shoulder Soreness
Nationals To Promote Brady House
The Nationals optioned outfielder Robert Hassell III and infielder Jose Tena to Triple-A after today’s game, per a club announcement. The corresponding moves for those transactions have not yet been formally announced, but Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports that the club plans to select the contract of top infield prospect Brady House and recall outfielder Daylen … [Read more...] about Nationals To Promote Brady House
Orioles Claim Kyle Tyler
The Orioles announced that right-hander Kyle Tyler has been claimed off waivers from the Phillies. Tyler has been assigned to the Orioles’ Triple-A affiliate, and no further move was necessary since Baltimore already had an open spot on its 40-man roster. The Phillies landed Tyler themselves via the waiver wire last August when the righty was acquired from the Marlins, and … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Kyle Tyler
Nationals Place Andrew Chafin On 15-Day Injured List
The Nationals announced that left-hander Andrew Chafin has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Chafin’s placement is retroactive to June 11. Right-hander Ryan Loutos (who was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers earlier this week) was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding roster move. Signed to a one-year, $1MM Major League deal at … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Andrew Chafin On 15-Day Injured List