The Orioles officially announced Samuel Basallo’s contract extension at a press conference yesterday, with several players in attendance along with Basallo, GM Mike Elias, and team chairman/CEO David Rubenstein. Among the many topics addressed was Rubenstein’s desire to make such events a fairly regular occurrence, as the owner showed interest in extending more members of the … [Read more...] about Rubenstein: Orioles Hoping For More Extensions With Young Players
Orioles Select Matt Bowman
The Orioles selected the contract of right-handed reliever Matt Bowman and placed righty Brandon Young on the 15-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, the team announced. Right-hander Felix Bautista, who recently underwent shoulder surgery, was moved from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to open a spot on the 40-man roster. It’s the third big league stint of the … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Matt Bowman
Orioles Extend Samuel Basallo
The Orioles locked up a key piece of their future on Friday afternoon, signing rookie catcher Samuel Basallo to an eight-year extension. The deal, which covers the 2026-33 seasons and comes with a 2034 club option, reportedly guarantees the CAA Baseball client $67MM. Basallo, who celebrated his 21st birthday just nine days ago, receives a $5MM signing bonus and can max out the … [Read more...] about Orioles Extend Samuel Basallo
Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. Taking Pregame First Base Reps
Nationals second baseman Luis García Jr. has begun taking pregame drills at first base, writes Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. While the Nats don’t have any plans to get García imminent game action there, Golden writes that they could give him a look at some point as they plan ahead to 2026. García hasn’t played anywhere other than second base since the end of 2022. He … [Read more...] about Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. Taking Pregame First Base Reps
Orioles Place Jordan Westburg On Injured List
3:48pm: The Orioles announced Westburg’s IL placement and the selection of Machin’s contract. Catcher Gary Sanchez was transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot. He’s been out since early July due to a knee sprain. 3:35pm: The Orioles are placing infielder Jordan Westburg on the injured list and will select the contract of fellow infielder … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Jordan Westburg On Injured List