Teams and arbitration-eligible players had until 7:00 pm Central to agree to terms or exchange filing figures. The vast majority agreed to salaries, either this afternoon or before November’s non-tender deadline to ensure they were offered contracts at all. There were 18 cases where team and player did not align — none bigger than the record $13MM gap between the Tigers … [Read more...] about 18 Players Exchange Filing Figures
Orioles Designate Jhonkensy Noel For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Pirates, a move which was previously reported. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Jhonkensy Noel has been designated for assignment. The O’s also announced that left-hander Josh Walker, who was designated for assignment last month, has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Jhonkensy Noel For Assignment
Valdez, Suarez Among Orioles’ Targets In Continuing Rotation Search
Jan. 6: Both Framber Valdez and Ranger Suarez remain under consideration by the Orioles, reports Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner. The O’s have already been reported to have interest in both lefties, but that was prior to their recent slate of pitching acquisitions and prior to their $155MM signing of Alonso, so it’s notable that they’re still shopping in the deep end of the … [Read more...] about Valdez, Suarez Among Orioles’ Targets In Continuing Rotation Search
Nationals Claim Joey Wiemer
The Nationals have claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer off waivers from the Giants, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. San Francisco designated Wiemer for assignment last month in order to open a roster spot for newly signed reliever Jason Foley. Wiemer, 27 next month, was a fourth-round pick by the Brewers in 2020 and previously drew some top-100 fanfare back in 2022-23. His stock … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim Joey Wiemer
Orioles Claim Jhonkensy Noel, Designate George Soriano For Assignment
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Jhonkensy Noel from the Guardians, according to announcements from both clubs. Noel was designated for assignment last month. To open a spot for Noel, the O’s designated right-hander George Soriano for assignment. Noel, 24, changes organizations for the first time. The Guards signed him as an international amateur back in 2017 and he has been … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jhonkensy Noel, Designate George Soriano For Assignment