MLB Trade Rumors

The Orioles announced they have claimed right-hander Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Braves and optioned him to the spring training complex. Ragsdale was recently designated for assignment when Atlanta signed Charlie Morton. Baltimore designated righty Dom Hamel for assignment in a corresponding move. This is the second time in as many months that the O’s have claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel

The Braves have claimed right-hander Alek Manoah off waivers from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto designated him for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot for Manoah, Atlanta transferred infielder Ozzie Albies to the 60-day injured list. Manoah, 27, has been trending down for a few years but is a former Cy Young contender. In … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Alek Manoah

The Braves sent right-hander Connor Seabold outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Infielder Jonathan Ornelas was also outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett after clearing waivers earlier this week, as relayed by 680 The Fan in Atlanta. Seabold was designated for assignment after Atlanta claimed righty Joel Payamps off waivers from Milwaukee on … [Read more...] about Braves Outright Connor Seabold, Jonathan Ornelas

The Braves have claimed right-hander Joel Payamps off waivers from the Brewers, according to announcements from both clubs. Milwaukee had designated him for assignment a few days ago. In a corresponding move, Atlanta has designated fellow righty Connor Seabold for assignment. Payamps, now 31, had a strong run with the Brewers in the previous two seasons but has been struggling … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Joel Payamps, Designate Connor Seabold For Assignment