Indians trade RHP Plutko to Orioles for player or cash
The Indians have traded right-hander Adam Plutko to the Baltimore Orioles, a move that brings some clarity to Cleveland's bullpen situationMARCH 27, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
DFA'd by BaltimoreSanchez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactThe 28-year-old was claimed off waivers from the White Sox early in the offseason and appeared slated to open the season as the starter at second base, but the Orioles opted to remove him from the 40-man roster with camp winding down. Sanchez could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Ramon Urias and Pat Valaika should be in the mix to start at second base for Baltimore.
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Still expects to make teamLeBlanc still expects to break camp with the Orioles despite being released and returning on a split contract, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
ImpactLeBlanc opted out of his minor-league deal and was released on Thursday, but that was evidently just a procedural move. Whether he pitches as a starter or reliever remains to be seen.
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Acquired by OriolesPlutko was traded from Cleveland to Baltimore on Saturday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ImpactPlutko made six appearances (two starts) for Cleveland this spring and posted a 5.00 ERA and 11:2 K:BB in nine innings. He served as a swingman for Cleveland during the 2020 campaign and could play a similar role with his new club in 2021.
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Santander hampered by oblique (source)Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is dealing with a minor oblique issue, a source with knowledge of the situation told MLB.com’s Joe Trez...
MARCH 27, 2021•MLB.COM
Yankees’ Voit Out for First Month of Season With Knee InjuryThe major league home run champion had been playing through soreness in spring training and but will opt now to have his knee repaired.
MARCH 27, 2021•NYTIMES.COM
Yankees Notebook: Justin Wilson takes first step back; Deivi Garcia not too bummed out about demotionJustin Wilson threw Saturday for the first time since being shut down with shoulder tightness on Monday.
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