The Nationals lost 91 games in 2024 but entered this winter with an arrow that was seemingly pointed upwards. Key young players like CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore took steps forward, while others like James Wood and Dylan Crews made their big league debuts. Between those positive signs for the future and the onerous Patrick Corbin contract finally coming off the club’s books, it … [Read more...] about Poll: Should The Nationals Have Been More Aggressive This Winter?
Orioles Claim Scott Blewett
The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve claimed right-handed reliever Scott Blewett off waivers from the Twins, who’d designated him for assignment over the weekend. In a corresponding move, Baltimore designated left-hander Luis Gonzalez for assignment. Blewett is out of minor league options, so he’ll have to be plugged right into manager Brandon Hyde’s bullpen. Blewett, 29, … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Scott Blewett
Nationals Place Orlando Ribalta On 15-Day IL, Promote Cole Henry
The Nationals are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Cole Henry, according to Joe Will of 247Sports. Henry will take the roster spot of fellow righty Orlando Ribalta, as the Nats announced that Ribalta has been placed (retroactive to April 10) on the 15-day injured list due to a right biceps strain. After posting a 13.50 ERA over his first 3 1/3 MLB innings in 2024, … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Orlando Ribalta On 15-Day IL, Promote Cole Henry
Nationals Place CJ Abrams On 10-Day Injured List
The Nationals announced that shortstop CJ Abrams has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hip flexor strain. Infielder Nasim Nunez was called up from Triple-A to take Abrams’ spot on the active roster. Abrams’ injury has been bothering him for the better part of a week, as he didn’t play on Monday or Tuesday before returning to action on Wednesday. The … [Read more...] about Nationals Place CJ Abrams On 10-Day Injured List
Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List With Low-Grade Lat Strain
April 9: Eflin has formally been placed on the injured list, retroactive to yesterday, the team announced this morning. Righty Colin Selby is up from Triple-A Norfolk for the time being, giving Hyde an extra arm in the bullpen. April 8: The Orioles are shutting Zach Eflin down for a week after he was diagnosed with a low-grade lat strain, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List With Low-Grade Lat Strain