The Orioles announced that right-hander Kyle Gibson has been released. That was the expected outcome after he was designated for assignment on the weekend. Assuming he’s already cleared release waivers, he’s free to sign with any club. Gibson, 37, was a late signing of the O’s. He and the club agreed to a one-year, $5.25MM deal in the latter half of March. He had lingered … [Read more...] about Orioles Release Kyle Gibson
Nationals Release Andrew Knizner
The Nationals are set to release catcher Andrew Knizner, the Washington Post’s Andrew Golden reports. The transaction comes in advance of an opt-out date in Knizner’s minor league contract this weekend, and the Nats have chosen to move on from the 30-year-old backstop rather than overwrite his opt-out by adding him to the big league roster. It’s hard to say that Knizner … [Read more...] about Nationals Release Andrew Knizner
Orioles Place Tyler O’Neill On 10-Day IL, Designate Kyle Gibson
The Orioles have placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder impingement, and designated right-hander Kyle Gibson for assignment. Outfielder Dylan Carlson and right-hander Kade Strowd were called up from Triple-A in the corresponding roster moves. After signing a three-year, $49.5MM free agent deal this past winter, the early days of … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Tyler O’Neill On 10-Day IL, Designate Kyle Gibson
NL East Notes: Young, Mauricio, Edwards
Today’s game between the Nationals and the Orioles included a scary moment where Nats center fielder Jacob Young crashed into the outfield wall at full speed and went down, as noted by Spencer Nausbaum of the Washington Post. He eventually departed the game with a left shoulder injury and was replaced by Alex Call in the outfield. Fortunately, Nausbaum was among those to note … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Young, Mauricio, Edwards
Orioles Fire Manager Brandon Hyde
The Orioles announced that manager Brandon Hyde has been fired. Third base coach Tony Mansolino will become the interim manager, while the coaching staff was further shaken up since Major League field coordinator and catching instructor Tim Cossins was also let go. “Brandon Hyde is someone I have come to know and deeply admire, not only for his extensive knowledge of baseball, … [Read more...] about Orioles Fire Manager Brandon Hyde