The Rangers have claimed right-hander Dom Hamel off waivers from the Orioles, as per announcements from both teams. Hamel has been optioned to the Rangers’ Arizona Complex League team, and second baseman Marcus Semien was moved to the Texas 60-day injured list to make space for Hamel on the 40-man roster. A third-round pick for the Mets in the 2021 draft, Hamel made his MLB … [Read more...] about Rangers Claim Dom Hamel
Nationals, Orelvis Martinez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Nationals and former top prospect Orelvis Martinez have agreed to a minor league deal that’ll carry into the 2026 season, reports Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays and subsequently released earlier in the month. Still just 23 years old (24 in November), Martinez ranked among the sport’s top-100 prospects at … [Read more...] about Nationals, Orelvis Martinez Agree To Minor League Deal
Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On Injured List
The Nationals announced today that left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right ankle impingement. Right-hander Mason Thompson has also been placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to September 20th, in his case due to right biceps tendinitis. Righties Julian Fernandez and Orlando Ribalta have been recalled in corresponding moves. Gore … [Read more...] about Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On Injured List
Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel
The Orioles announced they have claimed right-hander Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Braves and optioned him to the spring training complex. Ragsdale was recently designated for assignment when Atlanta signed Charlie Morton. Baltimore designated righty Dom Hamel for assignment in a corresponding move. This is the second time in as many months that the O’s have claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel
Nationals To Hire Paul Toboni As President Of Baseball Operations
The Nationals are finalizing a deal with Red Sox assistant general manager Paul Toboni as the new head of their baseball operations department, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Toboni will be Washington’s president of baseball operations, reports Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, and will hire a general manager to be his second-in-command. The Nats’ front office had been run by Mike … [Read more...] about Nationals To Hire Paul Toboni As President Of Baseball Operations