The swap of Jose A. Ferrer for Harry Ford brought the Nationals their potential catcher of the future. It also left an already-thin bullpen without a clear closer for the upcoming season. The rebuilding club is unlikely to pursue an impact reliever in free agency. If they make a move, it’ll likely be finding a cheap veteran with closing experience in the hopes of flipping them … [Read more...] about The Nationals’ Closer Options
Orioles Re-Sign Zach Eflin
The Orioles have reunited with Zach Eflin on a one-year, $10MM deal with a mutual option for the 2027 season. The team has officially announced the signing, and designated outfielder Will Robertson for assignment in a corresponding move to create room on the 40-man roster. Eflin is represented by O’Connell Sports Management. The $10MM guarantee breaks down as a $5MM salary, a … [Read more...] about Orioles Re-Sign Zach Eflin
Zach Eflin Scheduled For Bullpen Session Next Week, Aiming To Be Ready For Opening Day
After an injury-ruined 2025 season, veteran right-hander Zach Eflin is back with the Orioles on a one-year deal. The 31-year-old (32 in April) underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure in August. At the time, he and the team indicated that while the procedure can come with a recovery timetable of four to eight months, he was hopeful that he’d be able to have a normal … [Read more...] about Zach Eflin Scheduled For Bullpen Session Next Week, Aiming To Be Ready For Opening Day
Orioles Designate Will Robertson For Assignment
The Orioles announced that outfielder Will Robertson has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Zach Eflin, whose one-year, $10MM deal to return to the O’s is now official. Robertson has been on Baltimore’s roster for less than a month, after the club claimed him off the Pirates’ waiver wire a few weeks back. This transaction came after … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Will Robertson For Assignment
Latest On Edward Cabrera’s Market
A pair of potential suitors may have fallen out of the Edward Cabrera race. Houston and Baltimore are no longer trade candidates for the talented right-hander, reports Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Jackson adds that Miami doesn’t want to sell short on Cabrera in a deal. The Marlins’ starting rotation has been a frequent subject of trade rumblings throughout the offseason. … [Read more...] about Latest On Edward Cabrera’s Market