Free agent Tomoyuki Sugano is not planning to return to Nippon Professional Baseball, per a report from Yahoo Japan (hat tip here for the translation). The report cited a recent television interview from Sugano in which he said he’s “not considering” coming back to NPB. He has connected with multiple teams and is “waiting for offers.” The report doesn’t mention any suitors, and … [Read more...] about Tomoyuki Sugano Intends To Stay In MLB
Nationals Sign Bryce Montes de Oca, Tres Barrera To Minor League Deals
The Nationals announced that they have signed right-hander Bryce Montes de Oca and catcher Tres Barrera to minor league deals. Both players also receive invites to big league camp in spring training. The righty is represented by Excel Sports Management and the backstop by ACES. Montes de Oca, 30 in April, debuted with the Mets in 2022. He only made three appearances but the … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Bryce Montes de Oca, Tres Barrera To Minor League Deals
AL East Injury Notes: Rodon, Henderson, Kjerstad
Carlos Rodón seems to be progressing well from the surgery he had in October to remove loose bodies from his elbow. In an appearance on Foul Territory’s livestream of the New York Baseball Writers’ Gala, Rodón said he was back throwing eight weeks removed from the surgery. He’s been recently doing mound work as well.“It doesn’t really feel like much of a rehab,” Rodón said. The … [Read more...] about AL East Injury Notes: Rodon, Henderson, Kjerstad
Nationals Rebuffed Interest From Giants In CJ Abrams
The Giants made an unsuccessful push to acquire CJ Abrams from the Nationals, reports Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. It’s not clear precisely what package San Francisco would have put together, though Baggarly adds that they were open to building the deal around top shortstop prospect Josuar Gonzalez. Washington traded MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-player package … [Read more...] about Nationals Rebuffed Interest From Giants In CJ Abrams
Orioles Claim Weston Wilson, Designate José Suarez
The Orioles have claimed utilityman Weston Wilson off waivers from the Phillies and designated left-hander José Suarez for assignment, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News. Wilson, 31, was designated for assignment by the Phillies last week when they re-signed J.T. Realmuto. He’s spent parts of the past three seasons in the majors with them, hitting a combined .242/.328/.428 with … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Weston Wilson, Designate José Suarez