The Orioles made a four-year proposal to retain Corbin Burnes during free agency, the former Cy Young winner told reporters (relayed by Jake Rill of MLB.com). Burnes himself did not specify the dollar figure. However, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports that Baltimore’s final offer was for $180MM over four seasons. Burnes ended up with the Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210MM … [Read more...] about Orioles Reportedly Offered Four-Year, $180MM Deal To Corbin Burnes
Orioles To Place Zach Eflin On Injured List With Low-Grade Lat Strain
The Orioles are shutting Zach Eflin down for a week after he was diagnosed with a low-grade lat strain, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters following tonight’s loss in Arizona (relayed by Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner). The righty will land on the 15-day injured list. Eflin felt the discomfort during Monday evening’s start. He tossed six innings of one-run ball before … [Read more...] about Orioles To Place Zach Eflin On Injured List With Low-Grade Lat Strain
Orioles Acquire Grant Wolfram From Brewers
The Orioles announced the acquisition of left-hander Grant Wolfram from the Brewers for minor league outfielder Daz Cameron and cash. Milwaukee had designated Wolfram for assignment this morning as the corresponding move for the Quinn Priester trade. He’ll take a spot on Baltimore’s 40-man roster and was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The O’s transferred righty Albert Suárez to … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Grant Wolfram From Brewers
Royals Acquire Nick Gordon
1:27PM: The Orioles will receive cash considerations in return, MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reports. 12:28PM: The Royals have acquired Nick Gordon from the Orioles, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. Baltimore’s end of the trade return isn’t yet known. Gordon signed a minor league deal with the O’s last winter, and he’ll now join the team that his father Tom pitched with from … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Nick Gordon
Nationals Place Michael Soroka On Injured List Due To Biceps Strain
The Nationals announced that right-hander Michael Soroka has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 1st, due to a right arm biceps strain. Fellow righty Jackson Rutledge has been recalled in a corresponding active roster move. At this point, it’s unclear how serious Soroka’s injury is. He tossed five innings against the Blue Jays on Monday but departed … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Michael Soroka On Injured List Due To Biceps Strain