The Orioles announced they’ve claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the White Sox. Chicago had designated him for assignment last week when they finalized their signing of Josh Rojas to a one-year free agent deal. Baltimore designated righty reliever Roansy Contreras for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Amaya is a defensive specialist who can play … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
Nationals Sign Franchy Cordero To Minor League Contract
The Nationals signed outfielder/first baseman Franchy Cordero to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. There are conflicting reports over whether or not the deal includes an invitation to the Nats’ big league spring camp, as Leighton writes that Cordero got an invite while the Washington Post’s Andrew Golden writes otherwise. Cordero … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Franchy Cordero To Minor League Contract
Mariners Acquire Blake Hunt, Designate Samad Taylor For Assignment
The Orioles have traded catcher Blake Hunt to the Mariners in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. The O’s had designated Hunt for assignment earlier this week. The M’s designated infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor for assignment as a corresponding move. Hunt, 26, was with the Mariners at this time last year. Seattle acquired him from the … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Blake Hunt, Designate Samad Taylor For Assignment
Braves Walked Away From Jeff Hoffman Deal Due To Physical
1:50pm: Bowman further reports that the Braves’ offer to Hoffman was a five-year pact valued between $45-48MM total. The idea would have been for Hoffman to get an opportunity to pitch out of the rotation in the season’s first few years before a potential move to the ’pen down the road. The lengthy nature of the pact suggests that part of the aim was to tamp down the annual … [Read more...] about Braves Walked Away From Jeff Hoffman Deal Due To Physical
Orioles Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment
The Orioles announced that catcher Blake Hunt has been designated for assignment. The move opens a roster spot for right-hander Andrew Kittredge, who has now been officially signed to a one-year deal. Hunt, 26, still hasn’t made his major league debut. Drafted by the Padres in 2017, he went to the Rays as part of the December 2020 trade that brought Blake Snell to San Diego. He … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment