In an intra-division deal, the Baltimore Orioles traded for starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three minor leaguers, the team announced Friday. In exchange for Eflin, the Rays receive outfielder Matthew Etzel, super-utilityman Mac Horvath, and right-handed pitcher Jackson Baumeister. The trade marks the second deal the Orioles have made on … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Veteran Starter To Bolster Rotation
Nationals Starter Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
On Wednesday night, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced that starting pitcher Josiah Gray underwent Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure to further stabilize his elbow, ending his 2024 season. MASN’s Mark Zuckerman reported that Gray will miss a majority of the 2025 season too. Josiah Gray had Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure … [Read more...] about Nationals Starter Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Robert Garcia Could Be Nationals Secret Weapon
To the untrained eye, Washington Nationals pitcher Robert Garcia is a middling bullpen arm who could lose his job any day. His performances have been inconsistent, and his ERA sits at 4.29. At first glance, he looks like a replacement-level relief pitcher. However, there is more to Robert Garcia than what meets the eye. If you dig deep enough, you will find the makings of a … [Read more...] about Robert Garcia Could Be Nationals Secret Weapon
Orioles Second Baseman Dislocates Elbow, Top Prospect Promoted
Orioles second baseman Jorge Mateo has been placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left elbow transient dislocation. Going for a ball up the middle, Jorge Mateo collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson in the third inning of the Orioles series-opening loss to the Marlins. Mateo’s left arm appeared tangled with Henderson’s legs, forcing his elbow and arm to bend … [Read more...] about Orioles Second Baseman Dislocates Elbow, Top Prospect Promoted
Jack Flaherty Drawing Interest From Former Team
While much attention has been drawn to his rotation mate, Jack Flaherty represents one of the biggest trade chips for the Detroit Tigers. Many expected Flaherty to draw league-wide interest in a pitching-thin market. On Thursday, The Athletic reported the Baltimore Orioles as one of the teams interested in acquiring Flaherty at the trade deadline. Jack Flaherty Drawing Interest … [Read more...] about Jack Flaherty Drawing Interest From Former Team