The Nationals announced today that catcher Jorge Alfaro has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. Alfaro had the option to reject an outright assignment as a player with more than five years of service time. He has now done just that and is free to sign with any club. The 32-year-old joined the Nationals in early September after opting out of a minor league contract … [Read more...] about Jorge Alfaro Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
MLBTR Podcast: Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Blue Jays getting Bo … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market
Nationals To Hire Blake Butera As Manager
The Nationals are expected to hire Blake Butera as their new manager, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Butera had been the Rays’ Senior Director of Player Development for the past two seasons. He spent four years as a minor league manager with Tampa Bay. As Passan points out, the 33-year-old Butera will be the youngest manager since Frank Quilici in 1972. It’s been a theme for the … [Read more...] about Nationals To Hire Blake Butera As Manager
Orioles, Rico Garcia Agree To Terms On 2026 Salary
The Orioles announced that they have agreed to terms with right-hander Rico Garcia on a one-year deal for the 2026 season. The club didn’t announce salary figures but Josh Tolentino and Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun report that the righty will get a $900K salary. It’s an unusual deal. Garcia, 32 in January, was already on the Baltimore roster, having been claimed off … [Read more...] about Orioles, Rico Garcia Agree To Terms On 2026 Salary
Nationals Won’t Hire Miguel Cairo As Manager; Interested In Rocco Baldelli, Danny Lehmann
The Nationals’ managerial search continues to take shape, and one prominent candidate has already been eliminated from consideration. The Washington Post’s Andrew Golden reports that interim manager Miguel Cairo has been told that he won’t be the team’s full-time bench boss next season, while former Twins manger Rocco Baldelli and Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann have each … [Read more...] about Nationals Won’t Hire Miguel Cairo As Manager; Interested In Rocco Baldelli, Danny Lehmann