Cuban Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez Defects
Highly regarded outfielder Yadiel Hernandez has left Cuba’s national team — which was playing in North Carolina — in hopes of achieving MLB free agency, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports....
View ArticleInternational Notes: Gurriels, Lazarito, Manfred, Dodgers
The Gurriel brothers’ defection from Cuba surprised many pundits, though as Baseball America’s Ben Badler writes, there had been hints over the last year that something was afoot with the duo,...
View ArticleCuban Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez Declared Free Agent
Cuban outfielder Yadiel Hernandez, who defected from the island late last June, has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball today, reports Baseball America’s Ben Badler. The 28-year-old...
View ArticleInternational Notes: Hernandez, Bell, Package Signings
Cuban outfielder Yadiel Hernandez will host a showcase for clubs on May 18, MLBTR has learned. The 28-year-old corner outfielder held a showcase back in February that was reportedly attended by as many...
View ArticleFour Teams Linked To Cuban Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez
MAY 25: Badler tweets that the Brewers, too, have now hosted a private workout for Hernandez. MAY 23: Free-agent outfielder Yadiel Hernandez hosted a showcase for clubs last Wednesday, and Ben Badler...
View ArticleAL Notes: Profar, Young, Jays’ Farm, Twins, Ausmus
In theory, Jurickson Profar could stay up for the Rangers even after Rougned Odor returns from his suspension, functioning in some kind of utility capacity. But as Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News...
View ArticleNationals To Sign Cuban Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez
The Nationals have agreed to a deal with Cuban outfielder Yadiel Hernandez, as Jorge Ebro of el Nuevo Herald reports. He’ll receive a $200K bonus, with Ben Badler of Baseball America adding that it...
View ArticleNationals Notes: Turner, Zimmerman, Ramos, Melancon, Hernandez, Revere
Nats GM Mike Rizzo spoke with the press today about the offseason to come, as Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports. He expressed satisfaction with the “good, steady brand of baseball” that the club...
View ArticleNL Notes: Donaldson, Braves, Mets, Arenado, Hernandez
A fourth guaranteed year has been said to be the lynchpin in any potential deal for third baseman Josh Donaldson this winter, leaving interested teams in a precarious spot as they play chicken with the...
View ArticleNationals Select Yadiel Hernandez
The Nationals are selecting the contract of outfielder Yadiel Hernandez after placing veteran Howie Kendrick on the injured list yesterday, manager Dave Martinez announced to reporters today (Twitter...
View ArticleNationals Select Jordy Mercer, Hernan Perez; Option Carter Kieboom
The Nationals announced they’ve selected the contracts of infielders Jordy Mercer and Hernán Pérez. First baseman Jake Noll has been designated for assignment to clear 40-man roster space. Washington...
View ArticleNationals Set Opening Day Roster
After having their first four games postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests within the organization, the Nationals have announced their roster for today’s season opener. Four Nationals players are...
View ArticleNationals Reinstate Three From COVID List; Designate Jonathan Lucroy For...
The Nationals announced a series of roster moves as they continue to bring players back from the COVID-19 list. Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, and Josh Harrison are all back from COVID protocols and are...
View ArticleNationals Make Series Of Roster Moves
The Nationals announced a series of roster moves today. Most notably, setup man Daniel Hudson has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Meanwhile, Erick Fedde was...
View ArticleRecurring Depth Shortage Makes Nationals A Team To Watch
The Nationals were the beneficiaries of an otherworldly run of power from Kyle Schwarber in June. Schwarber’s hot streak has been well-documented, but to put it in brief, Schwarber hit 16 home runs...
View ArticleNationals Place Kyle Schwarber, Alex Avila On 10-Day Injured List, Select...
The Nationals announced a host of roster moves, the most notable placing Kyle Schwarber on the 10-day injured list. Catcher Alex Avila also heads to the 10-day injured list because of bilateral calf...
View ArticleNationals Promote Jhon Romero, Designate Jakson Reetz
SEPTEMBER 25: The Nationals announced that Reetz has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester. SEPTEMBER 23, 2:05PM: The Nationals have officially announced the selection of Romero’s...
View ArticleRoster Notes: Nationals, A’s, Royals
Andrew Stevenson of the Nationals has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, per the team. Stevenson can provide solid defense and baserunning, but those aren’t particular needs for a...
View ArticleNL East Notes: Alvarez, Hernandez, Sanchez
Star Mets prospect Francisco Alvarez is undergoing evaluation on a sore right ankle, SNY’s Andy Martino reports (Twitter link). As per other Peter Botte and Mike Puma of the New York Post, the injury...
View ArticleNationals To Make Several Roster Moves
3:07pm: In addition to the moves below, the Nats added left-hander Jose Ferrer and right-hander Jake Irvin. To create roster space, they designated right-hander Tommy Romero for assignment while...
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