Nationals acquire Lane Thomas
Nationals acquire Lane Thomas
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jon Lester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Thomas, 25, entered the 2021 season ranked as the No. 9 prospect in the Cardinals organization and recognized as the "Fastest Baserunner" and "Best Defensive Outfielder" in the organization by Baseball America. He has appeared in 32 games for the...
Nationals acquire Richard Guasch, Drew Millas and Seth Shuman
Nationals acquire Richard Guasch, Drew Millas and Seth Shuman
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Richard Guasch, catcher Drew Millas and right-handed pitcher Seth Shuman from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for catcher Yan Gomes, infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison and cash considerations on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Guasch, 23, joins the Nationals after going 1-4 with a 4.67 ERA in 13 games (nine starts) for High-A Lansing this season. He has recorded 68...
Orioles trade Galvis to Phillies
Orioles trade Galvis to Phillies
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles managed to make another trade at the 4 p.m. deadline and again didn't touch a player on their active roster. After dealing Triple-A reliever Shawn Armstrong to the Rays this morning for cash considerations, the Orioles sent injured shortstop Freddy Galvis to the Phillies for 23-year-old Single-A pitcher Tyler Burch. Galvis hasn't played since straining his quadriceps muscle June 26 in Buffalo, the last image of him as an Oriole being carted off the field. He batted .249/.306/.414...
Nationals acquire top prospects in exchange for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner
Nationals acquire top prospects in exchange for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired catcher Keibert Ruiz, right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray, right-handed pitcher Gerardo Carrillo and outfielder Donovan Casey from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner made the following statement regarding Max Scherzer and Trea Turner: "Today...
MLB suspends Castro 30 games, Nats will release him
MLB suspends Castro 30 games, Nats will release him
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Major League Baseball has suspended Starlin Castro for 30 days for violating the league's domestic abuse policy, and the Nationals subsequently announced they will release the veteran infielder once he completes the suspension. "My office has completed its investigation into the allegations that Starlin Castro violated Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in the league's announcement. "Having reviewed...
Orioles trade Armstrong to Rays (Hartman claimed off waivers)
Orioles trade Armstrong to Rays (Hartman claimed off waivers)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles kicked off the final day of baseball's trade deadline by moving one of the organization's relievers. Not one who's on the active roster or has been riding the waves of rumors and speculation. The Rays have acquired right-hander Shawn Armstrong from the Orioles for cash considerations. A source confirmed that a deal was close and the Orioles just announced it. Armstrong was designated for assignment on June 4 after posting an 8.55 ERA and 1.900 WHIP in 20 games. He accepted his...
Source: Nats agree to terms with first-round pick House
Source: Nats agree to terms with first-round pick House
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As they continue to tear down their 2021 roster in the final hours leading up to today's trade deadline, the Nationals took a key step in their quest to rebuild the franchise back up in the coming years, agreeing to a deal with recent first-round draft pick Brady House. The agreement, first reported by Baseball America and confirmed by a source familiar with the signing, is for $5 million, which is more than $450,000 above the designated slot value for the 11th overall pick. House, 18,...
Nationals acquire Aldo Ramirez
Nationals acquire Aldo Ramirez
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ramirez, 20, is 1-1 with a 2.03 ERA in eight starts for Low-A Salem. He has 32 strikeouts against eight walks with one home run allowed in 31.0 innings pitched. Over his last three starts, Ramirez has tossed 14.0 consecutive scoreless innings, striking...
Nationals acquire Mason Thompson and Jordy Barley
Nationals acquire Mason Thompson and Jordy Barley
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson and infielder Jordy Barley from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Thompson, 23, is the No. 9 prospect in San Diego's Minor League system, according to MLBPipeline.com and No. 15 per Baseball America. He is 4-3 with a 5.34 ERA in 24 games for Triple-A El Paso this season. Thompson...
The breaking up of a champion, and the task of building another
The breaking up of a champion, and the task of building another
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Breaking up is hard to do. How do you cut ties with your first true love, say goodbye to someone who brought you so much joy, explain to them you're finally ready to move on? How do you do it? First, you come to the realization yourself that it's time. Then you suck it up, tell it to their face in simple, honest terms, tell them how they'll always hold a special place in your heart and then turn around and walk away, confident you made the right decision, resisting the urge to look back over...