The Orioles announced this morning that they’ve placed right-hander Albert Suarez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. To replace Suarez on the active roster, the club selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman. There was already a vacancy on the club’s 40-man roster, so an additional corresponding move for Bowman was not necessary. Suarez, 35, … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Albert Suarez On Injured List, Select Matt Bowman
Orioles Acquire Cody Poteet
The Orioles have acquired right-hander Cody Poteet from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations, per an announcement out of Baltimore. Poteet had been designated for assignment by the Cubs prior to Opening Day to make room for right-hander Brad Keller on their 40-man roster. The righty has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles, whose 40-man roster now stands at … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Cody Poteet
Poll: Who Will Win The NL East?
Opening Day has finally arrived, and teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be conducting a … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL East?
Orioles Outright Roansy Contreras
The Orioles announced that Roansy Contreras cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore announced this morning that they’d designated Contreras for assignment as they set their Opening Day roster. Waivers are a 48-hour process, so they evidently had already placed him on waivers earlier in the week before formally announcing the DFA. Contreras finally went … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Roansy Contreras
Nationals Place Four Players On Injured List
The Nationals announced a series of roster moves to set up their Opening Day roster, including four injured-list placements retroactive to March 24. Right-handers Derek Law (forearm inflammation) and Zach Brzykcy (right quad strain) are both headed to the 15-day IL, infielder Andres Chaparro (oblique strain) is going to the 10-day IL, and right-hander Cade Cavalli was placed … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Four Players On Injured List