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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
Orioles minor league recap 6/14: Nestor German throws six-inning shutout for Baysox
Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Chesapeake won a rain-shortened game, Delmarva won a walkoff, and Aberdeen won a slugfest. Triple-A: Nashville Sounds (Brewers) 6, Norfolk Tides 4 It was a game of missed opportunities for the Tides, who banged out 13 hits but went just 1-for-12 with men in scoring position and stranded 10 runners on base. I’ve got good news and bad news … [Read more...] about Orioles minor league recap 6/14: Nestor German throws six-inning shutout for Baysox