Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. made his first career appearance at first base during Tuesday’s loss in Atlanta. García started the game and played all eight defensive innings. Nasim Nuñez played second base with CJ Abrams back in the lineup at shortstop. García began taking pregame drills at first base a little over a month ago. The Nats got to a point where they felt … [Read more...] about Nationals Notes: Garcia, Parker, Gray
Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel
The Orioles announced they have claimed right-hander Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Braves and optioned him to the spring training complex. Ragsdale was recently designated for assignment when Atlanta signed Charlie Morton. Baltimore designated righty Dom Hamel for assignment in a corresponding move. This is the second time in as many months that the O’s have claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel
Nationals Finalizing Deal With Paul Toboni As New President Of Baseball Operations
7:00pm: Toboni will be Washington’s president of baseball operations, reports Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, and will hire a general manager to be his second-in-command. 1:20pm: The Nationals are finalizing a deal with Red Sox assistant general manager Paul Toboni as the new head of their baseball operations department, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’s unclear what Toboni’s … [Read more...] about Nationals Finalizing Deal With Paul Toboni As New President Of Baseball Operations
Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On Injured List
The Nationals announced today that left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right ankle impingement. Right-hander Mason Thompson has also been placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to September 20th, in his case due to right biceps tendinitis. Righties Julian Fernandez and Orlando Ribalta have been recalled in corresponding moves. Gore … [Read more...] about Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On Injured List
Orioles Outright Scott Blewett
The Orioles announced this afternoon that reliever Scott Blewett accepted an outright assignment to the team’s Florida complex. The righty went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Baltimore also activated Adley Rutschman from the injured list. Infielder Luis Vázquez was optioned to the complex in a corresponding move. Baltimore acquired Blewett … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Scott Blewett