Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins is no longer in the mix for the Nationals’ top baseball operations position, reports Grant Paulsen of 106.7 FM The Fan. Hawkins is expected to remain in Chicago, where he’ll continue to work as the team’s #2 executive under baseball operations president Jed Hoyer. Hawkins reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple weeks ago. He was viewed … [Read more...] about Cubs’ GM Carter Hawkins No Longer In Consideration For Nationals’ Front Office Job
Orioles Notes: Kantrovitz, Dubin, Ragsdale, Rutschman
The Orioles reached out to Cubs VP of scouting Dan Kantrovitz about a possible interview for their general manager opening, according to 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine. However, it appears as though Kantrovitz declined the offer, as he isn’t looking to leave the Cubs organization. Kantrovitz has over 21 years of baseball operations experience, split over stints with the … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Kantrovitz, Dubin, Ragsdale, Rutschman
Orioles Designate Emmanuel Rivera For Assignment
The Orioles have designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment and reinstated Jordan Westburg from the 10-day injured list, per a team announcement. Baltimore also optioned lefty Grant Wolfram to Triple-A Norfolk, clearing a spot for the activation of lefty Jose Castillo, whom the O’s claimed off waivers yesterday. Rivera, 29, came to the Orioles following a DFA in Miami … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Emmanuel Rivera For Assignment
Nationals Have Interviewed Guardians’ AGM Matt Forman
Guardians executive vice president and assistant general manager Matt Forman has interviewed for the Nationals’ GM vacancy, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. It’s not clear when the interview occurred or whether Forman has advanced beyond the initial stage. Cubs GM Carter Hawkins reportedly interviewed for the position two weeks back. The Nats also reached out to … [Read more...] about Nationals Have Interviewed Guardians’ AGM Matt Forman
Orioles Claim Jose Castillo, Designate Carson Ragsdale
The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve claimed left-handed reliever Jose Castillo off waivers from the Mariners. Righty Carson Ragsdale was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Baltimore also placed righty Albert Suarez on the 15-day IL due to right elbow discomfort and recalled fellow righties Chayce McDermott and Yaramil Hiraldo from Triple-A … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jose Castillo, Designate Carson Ragsdale