Brad Mills-Imagn Images The fake comeback kids do it again as Nats rally falls short in the late innings for the third straight game It was an all too familiar result for the Nats today, as despite their best attempts in the 9th to pull off the 4 run comeback, they fall short as James Wood pops out with the bases loaded. Despite the rare solid start from Trevor … [Read more...] about Who’s to Blame for the Nationals 7-Game Skid? Not Davey Martinez and His Staff, According to Him
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Nationals Place Andrew Chafin On 15-Day Injured List
The Nationals announced that left-hander Andrew Chafin has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Chafin’s placement is retroactive to June 11. Right-hander Ryan Loutos (who was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers earlier this week) was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding roster move. Signed to a one-year, $1MM Major League deal at … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Andrew Chafin On 15-Day Injured List
Orioles pitchers get chance to recover close to team: ‘Preferred way’
The road back from a long-term injury can be an isolating one. Tyler Wells has become all too familiar with that fact, tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow for the second time last year and undergoing internal brace surgery to fix it. After just three starts, he was forced to spend the rest of the season rehabilitating away from most of his teammates. The … [Read more...] about Orioles pitchers get chance to recover close to team: ‘Preferred way’
IL Activations: Walker, Sanchez
Here’s the rundown of some prominent names returning from the injured list today… The Cardinals activated Jordan Walker from the 10-day IL, with fellow outfielder Michael Siani optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Walker returns to action after a little over two weeks on the IL, as the former top prospect was bothered by inflammation in his left wrist. Operating … [Read more...] about IL Activations: Walker, Sanchez