Orioles acquire Brallan Pérez from Rangers

Orioles acquire Brallan Pérez from Rangers
The Orioles moved more international signing bonus slots in an attempt to improve their depth at the minor league level. Infielder Brallan Pérez, 21, has been acquired from the Rangers for the bonus slots and assigned to Single-A Frederick. The team made the announcement early this afternoon. Pérez, a native of Colombia, is a career .292/.388/.354 hitter in 274 games over five minor league seasons. He's played at three levels this season, mostly at Single-A Down East, where he hit...

Orioles place Castillo on disabled list

Orioles place Castillo on disabled list
BOSTON - The Orioles have placed catcher Welington Castillo on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis and purchased the contract of catcher Francisco Peña from Triple-A Norfolk. Pitcher Damien Magnifico was designated for assignment to create a 40-man spot for Peña, who was outrighted in spring training. Castillo underwent an MRI this morning and no structural damage was found in the shoulder. He was scratched from the lineup yesterday, with the initial explanation being...

Orioles acquire Magnifico from Brewers and trade Drake

Orioles acquire Magnifico from Brewers and trade Drake
The Orioles continued their roster maneuvering following tonight's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays in Toronto, acquiring right-hander Damien Magnifico from the Brewers in exchange for the 2016-17 international signing bonus slot No. 15 and trading reliever Oliver Drake to the Brewers for a player to be named or cash. Drake was designated for assignment earlier today to make room for reliever Stefan Crichton on the 25-man and 40-man rosters. Magnifico, 25, was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. "Damien...