As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster … [Read more...] about 34 Players Elect Free Agency
Orioles Select Tucker Davidson
The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Tucker Davidson from Triple-A Norfolk. Righty Bryan Baker was optioned to the team’s Spring Training complex in the corresponding move. Davidson has a 5.98 ERA over 125 career MLB innings with the Braves, Angels, and Royals from 2020-23, and he came to Baltimore via a waiver claim off Kansas City’s … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Tucker Davidson
Orioles Designate Tucker Davidson For Assignment
The Orioles announced this afternoon that they’ve designated left-hander Tucker Davidson for assignment. Right-hander Colin Selby was recalled to the big league roster in Davidson’s place, and the club’s 40-man roster now stands at 39. More to come… … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Tucker Davidson For Assignment
Nationals’ Rizzo On Offseason Spending, Rotation, CJ Abrams
Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo said recently that his club will be on the lookout for middle-of-the-order bats this offseason, in an effort to supplement a growing young core. The Nats would reportedly “love” a reunion with Juan Soto — unsurprisingly so; who wouldn’t at least be interested? — and the free agent market will have … [Read more...] about Nationals’ Rizzo On Offseason Spending, Rotation, CJ Abrams
Grayson Rodriguez Will Not Return In 2024
The Orioles are shutting down Grayson Rodriguez for the season, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters (X link via Jake Rill of MLB.com). While Rodriguez didn’t have any kind of setback, the team doesn’t feel there’s sufficient time for him to return from the injured list. Losing the right-hander is a devastating blow for the Orioles rotation with the postseason set to begin next … [Read more...] about Grayson Rodriguez Will Not Return In 2024