Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. made his first career appearance at first base during Tuesday’s loss in Atlanta. García started the game and played all eight defensive innings. Nasim Nuñez played second base with CJ Abrams back in the lineup at shortstop. García began taking pregame drills at first base a little over a month ago. The Nats got to a point where they felt … [Read more...] about Nationals Notes: Garcia, Parker, Gray
Orioles Outright Scott Blewett
The Orioles announced this afternoon that reliever Scott Blewett accepted an outright assignment to the team’s Florida complex. The righty went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Baltimore also activated Adley Rutschman from the injured list. Infielder Luis Vázquez was optioned to the complex in a corresponding move. Baltimore acquired Blewett … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Scott Blewett
Padres Notes: Bogaerts, Bader, De Vries, Gore, Kwan
The Padres are expected to activate Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s game with the Brewers, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes. The shortstop might’ve already been back this weekend except a planned on-field workout on Friday was canceled due to rain, delaying Bogaerts’ return until the start of the six-game homestand that will … [Read more...] about Padres Notes: Bogaerts, Bader, De Vries, Gore, Kwan
Orioles Claim Dom Hamel
The Orioles announced that right-hander Dom Hamel was claimed off waivers from the Mets. Hamel has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore already had a vacancy on its 40-man roster so no further transaction was required. New York designated Hamel for assignment earlier this week, and the 26-year-old will change organizations for the first time in his pro career. Hamel … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Dom Hamel
Report: Nationals Ownership Criticized As “Inefficient” And “Directionless”
The Nationals are embarking on a transformational offseason, as the interview process is underway to find the team’s next full-time president of baseball operations. The firings of former PBO Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez in July marked a major sea change in how the Nats’ front office, as Rizzo had been running the baseball ops department since 2009. Interim GM Mike … [Read more...] about Report: Nationals Ownership Criticized As “Inefficient” And “Directionless”