The Nationals announced Friday that they’ve signed left-handed reliever Colin Poche to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. He was non-tendered by the Rays earlier in the winter. Poche, 31, has spent his entire big league career with the Rays to this point. He’s pitched in parts of four seasons, logging a collective 3.63 ERA with a sharp … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal
Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Daz Cameron
The Orioles have claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras from the Yankees, according to announcements from both clubs. There was no previous indication that the Yanks had removed Contreras from their roster, so their 40-man count drops to 39. The Orioles designated outfielder Daz Cameron for assignment as the corresponding move. The O’s also announced that infielder Luis Vázquez, … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Daz Cameron
The Nationals’ Long-Term Payroll Flexibility
The Nationals have opted for another risk-averse offseason. At the end of last season, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo teased the possibility for an impact lineup addition. “We need a couple of bats that can hit in the middle of the lineup and take the onus off some of these good young core players and assist them in the run creation of our offense. We have the core … [Read more...] about The Nationals’ Long-Term Payroll Flexibility
Rich Dauer Passes Away
The Orioles announced this afternoon that longtime infielder and coach Rich Dauer has passed away. He was 72. A native of San Bernardino, Dauer attended the University of Southern California. He starred on the Trojans’ back-to-back College World Series teams in 1973 and ’74. The Orioles drafted him with the 24th overall pick in 1974. The righty-swinging infielder hit .336 in … [Read more...] about Rich Dauer Passes Away
Orioles Sign Ramón Laureano
The Orioles announced that they have signed outfielder Ramón Laureano to a one-year deal. It reportedly comes with a $4MM guarantee for the the VaynerSports client and there’s also a $6.5MM club option for 2026. Infielder Luis Vázquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Laureano, now 30, once looked like a star in the making in Oakland. But since … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign Ramón Laureano