The Orioles announced that catcher Blake Hunt has been designated for assignment. The move opens a roster spot for right-hander Andrew Kittredge, who has now been officially signed to a one-year deal. Hunt, 26, still hasn’t made his major league debut. Drafted by the Padres in 2017, he went to the Rays as part of the December 2020 trade that brought Blake Snell to San Diego. He … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment
AL East Notes: Morton, Rays, Neander, Yankees
As has been the custom over his last few seasons, veteran right-hander Charlie Morton talked things over with his wife after the 2024 campaign to figure out whether or not he would again try to ramp up for another run. This time, however, Morton might’ve on some level made his decision even before his 2024 season was over. Morton told MLB.com’s Jake Rill and other reporters … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Morton, Rays, Neander, Yankees
Nationals Sign Jorge Lopez
The Nationals have signed right-hander Jorge Lopez, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Lopez will receive $3MM in guaranteed money in the one-year contract, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports, plus some more money is available in incentives. The Nats have officially announced the signing, and also announced that right-hander Amos Willingham was designated for … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Jorge Lopez
Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Liván Soto
The Orioles announced that they have claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Reds. Cincinnati had designated him for assignment earlier this week. In order to open a roster spot, the O’s designated infielder Liván Soto for assignment. Contreras, 25, has been bouncing around the league over the past year. That’s likely a reflection of his uneven performance … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras, Designate Liván Soto
Orioles Backed Out Of Agreement With Jeff Hoffman After Flagged Physical
Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year, $33MM contract with the Blue Jays this evening. The righty nearly landed with a division rival. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that Hoffman and the Orioles had agreed to terms on a three-year, $40MM contract earlier this week. According to Murray, Baltimore pulled out of the deal after the physical revealed something related to his throwing … [Read more...] about Orioles Backed Out Of Agreement With Jeff Hoffman After Flagged Physical