12:13PM: Gore downplayed the seriousness of his injury when speaking with MASNsports.com’s Mark Zuckerman and other reporters, saying that he feels he can pitch again this season. An MRI showed “nothing crazy” in Gore’s shoulder, according to the lefty. 11:49AM: The Nationals announced that left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to … [Read more...] about Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On 15-Day Injured List
Vinny Nittoli Opts Out Of Orioles Deal
Right-hander Vinny Nittoli is opting out of his minor league deal with the Orioles, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Nittoli will now head into free agency and be eligible to sign with any of the league’s 30 clubs on a fresh contract. Nittoli, 34, was a 25th-round pick by the Mariners back in 2014 and has spent his decade in professional baseball largely as a … [Read more...] about Vinny Nittoli Opts Out Of Orioles Deal
The Nationals Need To Lean Further Into Their Rebuild
This wasn't how the Nationals hoped their rebuild would play out. When now-former GM Mike Rizzo traded Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Dodgers back in 2021, the hope was that dismantling a stacked roster could lead to an accelerated turnaround. In the span of just over a calendar year, Washington traded Scherzer, Turner and Juan Soto, in addition to short-term veterans like … [Read more...] about The Nationals Need To Lean Further Into Their Rebuild
Orioles Outright Vimael Machín
The Orioles announced that infielder Vimael Machín, who had been designated for assignment earlier in the week, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. He had the right to elect free agency since he has a previous career outright but has accepted the assignment. Machín, 31, signed a minor league deal with the O’s in the offseason. He was selected to the … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Vimael Machín
Drew Millas Suffers Finger Fracture
The Nationals announced today that catcher Drew Millas has been diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left second finger. He had been removed from today’s game after Austin Wells made contact with his hand on a swing. At this point, it’s unclear how much time Millas is expected to miss, but a stint on the injured list feels assured. That will inevitably lead to a … [Read more...] about Drew Millas Suffers Finger Fracture