The Nationals have agreed to sign Eli Willits, the first overall pick of the 2025 draft. The high school shortstop announced yesterday (in an interview on CNN with Wolf Blitzer) that he planned to officially ink his first pro contract today, and the Nats indeed have a press conference set to mark the event. MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis reports that Willits will receive an $8.2MM … [Read more...] about Nationals Agree To Sign First Overall Pick Eli Willits
Orioles Place Félix Bautista On Injured List Due To Shoulder Discomfort
The Orioles announced Thursday that closer Félix Bautista has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort. Righty Kade Strowd has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take his spot on the active roster. Bautista, 30, is in his first season back on the mound after missing the 2024 campaign due to Tommy John surgery. He has, in many ways, picked up … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Félix Bautista On Injured List Due To Shoulder Discomfort
AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Rodgers, Waldichuk
Mike Trout was hitting .179/.264/.462 when a bone bruise in his left knee sent him to the injured list on May 2, but since being activated from the IL, Trout has been closer to his old superstar form in batting .287/.432/.483 over his last 183 plate appearances. It might not be a coincidence that Trout has excelled since exclusively acting as a designated hitter since his … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Rodgers, Waldichuk
MLBTR Podcast: David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O’s and A’s, And What The Rangers Could Do
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Phillies signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O’s and A’s, And What The Rangers Could Do
Nationals Select Konnor Pilkington
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Konnor Pilkington. Right-hander Mason Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Dylan Crews has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Pilkington, 27, signed a minor league deal with the Nats in the offseason. He has … [Read more...] about Nationals Select Konnor Pilkington