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
Orioles Reportedly Offered Four-Year, $180MM Deal To Corbin Burnes
The Orioles made a four-year proposal to retain Corbin Burnes during free agency, the former Cy Young winner told reporters (relayed by Jake Rill of MLB.com). Burnes himself did not specify the dollar figure. However, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports that Baltimore’s final offer was for $180MM over four seasons. Burnes ended up with the Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210MM … [Read more...] about Orioles Reportedly Offered Four-Year, $180MM Deal To Corbin Burnes
Orioles Acquire Grant Wolfram From Brewers
The Orioles announced the acquisition of left-hander Grant Wolfram from the Brewers for minor league outfielder Daz Cameron and cash. Milwaukee had designated Wolfram for assignment this morning as the corresponding move for the Quinn Priester trade. He’ll take a spot on Baltimore’s 40-man roster and was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The O’s transferred righty Albert Suárez to … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Grant Wolfram From Brewers
Royals Acquire Nick Gordon
1:27PM: The Orioles will receive cash considerations in return, MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reports. 12:28PM: The Royals have acquired Nick Gordon from the Orioles, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. Baltimore’s end of the trade return isn’t yet known. Gordon signed a minor league deal with the O’s last winter, and he’ll now join the team that his father Tom pitched with from … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Nick Gordon