The Orioles announced they’ve activated lefty reliever Danny Coulombe from the 60-day injured list. Baltimore placed Burch Smith on the 15-day IL, retroactive to September 18, to open a spot in the bullpen. Smith was diagnosed with a right adductor (groin) strain. The O’s already had a trio of openings on the 40-man roster, which sits at 38 following Coulombe’s … [Read more...] about Orioles Activate Danny Coulombe From Injured List
Rizzo: Nationals Looking For Middle-Of-The-Order Bats
The Nationals are wrapping up a fifth straight losing season. They jumped the Marlins to get out of last place for the first time since their 2019 World Series, but there’s still a lot of work to be done to pull out of the rebuild. Longtime general manager and baseball operations president Mike Rizzo chatted with MLB.com’s Bill Ladson this week. In response to a question about … [Read more...] about Rizzo: Nationals Looking For Middle-Of-The-Order Bats
Nationals Likely To Activate Trevor Williams On Friday
The Nationals are planning to reinstate Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list on Friday, tweets Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. The right-hander will get the start at Wrigley Field in his first MLB outing since the end of May. They’ll need to create a 40-man roster spot but could move Alex Call or Joan Adon to the 60-day IL if they don’t anticipate either player … [Read more...] about Nationals Likely To Activate Trevor Williams On Friday
Orioles Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment
The Orioles announced Wednesday that they’ve designated veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel for assignment. Baltimore has recalled righty Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk in his place. Kimbrel, 36, was signed to a one-year, $13MM deal over the winter after All-Star closer Felix Bautista required Tommy John surgery last October. The club banked on Kimbrel’s track record and … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment
Nick Maton Accepts Outright Assignment With Orioles
The Orioles announced this evening that Nick Maton cleared outright waivers. He accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk instead of electing free agency. Baltimore had designated Maton and lefty Cole Irvin for assignment on Saturday; the Twins claimed Irvin off waivers. Maton has had a pair of brief stints on the major league roster. He has picked up five at-bats, going … [Read more...] about Nick Maton Accepts Outright Assignment With Orioles