Paul Toboni made the most significant move of his first offseason running baseball operations for the Nationals. The Nats shipped MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-prospect package headlined by last year’s 12th overall pick Gavin Fien. Washington also swapped high-upside reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for rookie catcher Harry Ford early in the offseason. The … [Read more...] about Nationals Have Shopped CJ Abrams, Jacob Young
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Rangers Acquire MacKenzie Gore
The Nationals have sent left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a package of five prospects, per announcements from both clubs. The five players are shortstop Gavin Fien, right-hander Alejandro Rosario, first baseman/outfielder Abimelec Ortiz, infielder Devin Fitz-Gerald and outfielder Yeremy Cabrera. Gore and Ortiz were the only players with 40-man spots, so the deal is … [Read more...] about Rangers Acquire MacKenzie Gore
Yankees Claim Marco Luciano
The Yankees have claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Baltimore designated him for assignment a week ago. The Yankees technically have a 40-man spot open for this claim, but their agreement to re-sign Cody Bellinger is not yet official. This moves fills up the 40-man, so a corresponding move will now be … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Marco Luciano
Orioles make a sneaky bullpen move on a reliever seeking redemption
Injury-plagued former top prospect Hans Crouse might have a shot to make the Baltimore Orioles' bullpen after signing a minor-league deal. … [Read more...] about Orioles make a sneaky bullpen move on a reliever seeking redemption