Top Orioles prospect Coby Mayo will see his initial taste of the majors draw to a close after just seven games and 20 plate appearances. Baltimore announced Thursday that Mayo has been optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk. Infielder Livan Soto was recalled from Norfolk in his place. Mayo, regarded as one of the top prospects not just in Baltimore’s system but in all of baseball, … [Read more...] about Orioles Option Coby Mayo
Orioles, Matt Bowman Agree To Minor League Deal
The Orioles have agreed to a minor league pact with right-handed reliever Matt Bowman, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The ZS Sports client recently opted out of a minor league deal with the Twins. Bowman’s deal in Baltimore pays him a prorated $1MM base salary and contains an upward mobility clause next week (Aug. 22) and a straight opt-out clause on Aug. … [Read more...] about Orioles, Matt Bowman Agree To Minor League Deal
Nationals To Select Orlando Ribalta
The Nationals are calling up right-hander Orlando Ribalta, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post on X. Ribalta is not yet on the club’s 40-man roster but they have a couple of open spots at the moment. They will only have to make a corresponding move to create an active roster spot. Ribalta, 26, was selected by the Nats in the 12th round of the 2019 draft. He has been … [Read more...] about Nationals To Select Orlando Ribalta
Nationals Designate Harold Ramírez, Jordan Weems For Assignment
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contracts of infielder Andrés Chaparro and right-hander Orlando Ribalta, two moves that were previously reported. In corresponding moves, they designated infielder/outfielder Harold Ramírez and right-hander Jordan Weems for assignment. Ramirez, 29, enjoyed a pair of productive seasons with the 2022-23 Rays, hitting a combined … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Harold Ramírez, Jordan Weems For Assignment
Orioles Sign First-Rounder Vance Honeycutt
The Orioles announced Thursday morning that they’ve signed first-round pick Vance Honeycutt. The UNC outfielder, selected with the No. 22 overall pick, was the last remaining unsigned first-round pick after ECU righty Trey Yesavage — the No. 20 overall selection — agreed to terms with the Blue Jays less than an hour ago. Honeycutt will take home a $4MM bonus, reports Jim Callis … [Read more...] about Orioles Sign First-Rounder Vance Honeycutt