The Nationals announced this afternoon that infielder/outfielder Jake Alu has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Rochester. Alu, 27, was selected by the Nats in the 24th round of the 2019 draft and made his big league debut with the club last season. He struggled in 51 games last year, hitting just .226/.282/.289 with five extra-base hits in 175 trips to the … [Read more...] about Nationals Outright Jake Alu
AL East Notes: Kimbrel, Irvin, Kahnle, Whitlock
Craig Kimbrel blew a save and was charged with the loss in the Orioles’ 7-6 defeat to the Athletics today, but the veteran closer’s health may be of greater concern. Kimbrel walked Darell Hernaiz and was then visited by the team trainer on the mound, but stayed in the game and allowed a homer to Kyle McCann. That prompted another trainer’s visit and Kimbrel’s departure, and … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Kimbrel, Irvin, Kahnle, Whitlock
Nationals Place Joey Gallo On 10-Day Injured List
The Nationals have placed Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list, as the first baseman/outfielder is dealing with an AC sprain in his left shoulder. Outfielder Alex Call was promoted from Triple-A to take Gallo’s spot on the active roster. (The Talk Nats blog reported earlier today that Call was headed to the majors, but the corresponding move wasn’t known at the time.) Gallo … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Joey Gallo On 10-Day Injured List
Orioles Outright David Banuelos
The Orioles announced this afternoon that catcher David Bañuelos has accepted an outright assignment to the minor leagues and was assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Bañuelos had previously been designated for assignment earlier this week in a flurry of roster moves that saw top prospect Jackson Holliday optioned back to the minor leagues. Bañuelos, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright David Banuelos
Orioles Option Jackson Holliday
The Orioles announced today that they have optioned infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk. His roster spot will go to outfielder Ryan McKenna, whose contract has been selected. To open a spot on the 40-man for McKenna, catcher David Bañuelos has been designated for assignment. Holliday, 20, came into this season as the consensus top prospect in baseball. The first … [Read more...] about Orioles Option Jackson Holliday