The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Colin Poche. The veteran reliever signed a minor league deal with Washington last month, and he’ll now be a part of the team’s Opening Day roster. Poche has pitched in four of the last six MLB seasons, as a Tommy John surgery shelved him for the entirety of the 2020-21 campaigns. He returned from that … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Colin Poche To 40-Man Roster
Orioles Sign Kyle Gibson
The Orioles announced on Friday that they’ve reunited with Kyle Gibson on a one-year deal. The Rowley Sports Management client is reportedly guaranteed $5.25MM and can earn another $1.525MM in performance bonuses — including $150K apiece at 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 starts. Baltimore placed Kyle Bradish, who underwent elbow surgery last June, on the 60-day injured list to open … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Kyle Gibson
Orioles Option Coby Mayo To Minor League Camp
The Orioles announced this afternoon that they’ve optioned top infield prospect Coby Mayo to minor league camp. He’ll open the season at Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore also reassigned non-roster invitees Samuel Basallo, Daz Cameron, Nick Gordon, Corbin Martin, Levi Stoudt and Thaddeus Ward to minor league camp. Mayo, 23, has played parts of two seasons in Triple-A. He’s a … [Read more...] about Orioles Option Coby Mayo To Minor League Camp
Nationals Return Rule 5 Pick Evan Reifert To Rays
The Nationals have returned Rule 5 Draft pick Evan Reifert to the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Washington’s 40-man roster is now at 39 players. The right-hander is back in the Rays organization and will not count against Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster. The fact that Reifert is being returned to the Rays indicates that he first cleared waivers after being made available … [Read more...] about Nationals Return Rule 5 Pick Evan Reifert To Rays
Offseason In Review: Baltimore Orioles
There was some hope that the Orioles would become big offseason players in the first winter under new owner David Rubenstein. That didn't exactly come to pass, though the O's still showed a bit more aggression than they have in a while. Major League Signings OF Tyler O'Neill: Three years, $49.5MM (O'Neill can opt out after 2025) RHP Charlie Morton: One year, $15MM RHP Tomoyuki … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Baltimore Orioles