The Orioles announced four roster moves Saturday, including the news that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Top infield prospect Coby Mayo has been called up from Triple-A Norfolk, and outfielder Jordyn Adams is also heading up from Triple-A after his contract was selected to Baltimore’s active roster. … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle On 10-Day IL, Recall Coby Mayo
Nationals Designate Jorge Lopez For Assignment
8:20pm: Prior to this evenings’ game, manager Davey Martinez spoke to reporters (including Spencer Nausbaum of The Washington Post) about the Nationals’ decision to part ways with Lopez. According to Martinez, the Nationals decided that it was time to start focusing more on younger, internal bullpen arms and added that he didn’t think the organization was “the right fit” for … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Jorge Lopez For Assignment
Cionel Perez Accepts Outright Assignment
The Orioles announced this evening that left-hander Cionel Perez has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. He’ll report to the minors and be utilized as a non-roster depth option going forward. Perez, 29, came up to the big leagues with the Astros back in 2018. He ultimately didn’t get much run with the club, serving as an up-and-down piece … [Read more...] about Cionel Perez Accepts Outright Assignment
Orioles Place Cedric Mullins On Injured List
12:35pm: Interim skipper Tony Mansolino tells the Orioles beat that an MRI revealed a “mild” strain in Mullins’ hamstring (via Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com). He’s not expected to miss much time and could even be back on the first day he’s eligible to return. Cowser, meanwhile, will likely be activated during a road trip that kicks off next Tuesday. It seems he won’t be an … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Cedric Mullins On Injured List
Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency
The Orioles informed reporters that outfielder/first baseman Cooper Hummel elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers. He’d been designated for assignment on Monday when the O’s called up Chadwick Tromp. Hummel spent a grand total of one day on Baltimore’s active roster. The switch-hitter had just exercised an out clause in his minor league deal with the … [Read more...] about Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency