The Nationals announced today that outfielder Lane Thomas has been reinstated from the injured list with fellow outfielder Víctor Robles designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 38. Robles, now 27, was once the club’s top prospect and one of the top prospects in the entire league. Per the rankings from Baseball America, he was … [Read more...] about Nationals Designate Víctor Robles For Assignment
Cristian Javier Day-To-Day With Forearm Discomfort
Cristian Javier was set to throw a bullpen session today in advance of his next scheduled start on Tuesday, but Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) that “a little forearm discomfort” led to Javier’s bullpen being scrapped. The right-hander was deemed as day to day for now, though it would certainly seem like his next … [Read more...] about Cristian Javier Day-To-Day With Forearm Discomfort
Ronald Acuna Jr. Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss Rest Of 2024 Season
Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a fully torn left ACL during today’s game, as the Braves announced following an MRI examination tonight. Acuna will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Acuna was taking a lead off second base during the first inning of today’s 8-1 Atlanta win over the Pirates when he faked a possible steal attempt with a move … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuna Jr. Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss Rest Of 2024 Season
Garrett Whitlock Likely To Undergo Internal Brace Procedure
TODAY: Whitlock is tentatively set to undergo an internal brace procedure, he told The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey and other reporters. The details will be confirmed after more testing this coming week. Assuming the surgery takes place as planned, Whitlock will miss roughly 11-12 months in recovery, as opposed to the longer 13-15 month timeline associated with Tommy John … [Read more...] about Garrett Whitlock Likely To Undergo Internal Brace Procedure
Braves Sign Joey Wendle
The Braves announced a series of roster moves today, signing infielder Joey Wendle and recalling left-hander Ray Kerr. In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett while right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique. The club already had a 40-man vacancy for Wendle. Smith-Shawver has been … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Joey Wendle