MIKE FORD NEWS

Scherzer shines as Mets cool off Braves 4-1 in series opener

Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the opening game of thei...

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves newcomer Canó starts vs Mets, who cut him in May

Newly acquired Robinson Canó instantly joined Atlanta’s starting lineup, playing second base and batting ninth as the Braves opened a series against his former team, the NL East-le...

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to Triple-A Ford was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Ford failed to get an at-bat while in the big leagues after being called up Friday and he will now return to Triple-A on Monday. The first baseman will remain a top candidate for a potential call up moving forward.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homer-happy Braves go deep four times, beat Nationals 12-2

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson homered off Erick Fedde, rookie Michael Harris II went 4 for 4, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 12-2

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up Friday Ford was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ford will return to the big leagues after being sent down Monday, replacing Adam Duvall (personal) who was placed on the paternity list Friday. The 30-year-old has gone 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts while appearing in two games since joining Atlanta in June.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Rosario returns from IL, starting against Cardinals

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario has been activated from the injured list and is starting in left field against the St. Louis Cardinals

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to Triple-A Gwinnett Ford was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Ford served mainly as a depth piece after being claimed off waivers in late June, and he will head to the minors with Eddie Rosario rejoining the big club Monday. Ford figures to be an option next time Atlanta needs to bring up a bat from the minor-league ranks.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to majors Atlanta recalled Ford from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Ford will join the big club for the first time after he had spent the past week and a half at Triple-A when Atlanta claimed him off waivers from Seattle earlier this month. He'll provide Atlanta with a left-handed bat off the bench but isn't expected to usurp either of Matt Olson or Marcell Ozuna for the top job at first base or designated hitter, respectively.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves claim former Yankees 1B Ford off waivers from Seattle

The Atlanta Braves have claimed first baseman Mike Ford off waivers from the Seattle Mariners

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Braves Ford was claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Friday.

Impact Ford was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Saturday, but he will now join Atlanta's organization and report to Triple-A Gwinnett. The 29-year-old has produced a .182 average with a double, five RBI and a run scored over 33 at-bats in 17 games with the Mariners and Giants this season. Atlanta DFA'd Joe Dunand on Friday to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Ford.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd Saturday Ford was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ford came into Saturday having only started one of the past six games and he was ultimately designated for assignment after the Mariners acquired Ryan Borucki from the Blue Jays via trade. He will now either report to Triple-A Tacoma, get claimed by another team or be released outright. Ford owns a .188 average with a double, five RBI and a run scored over 32 at-bats in 16 games with the Mariners and Giants this season.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work with Kyle Lewis healthy Ford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact With Kyle Lewis (knee) making his return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and serving as Seattle's designated hitter, Ford's time as a regular in the Mariners lineup looks to be over. He'll be on the bench Wednesday for the third game in a row.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Ford is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact The lefty-hitting Ford has served as Seattle's primary designated hitter since he was reacquired from the Giants last week, but he'll take a seat with southpaw Rich Hill on the mound for Boston. Ford is expected to lose out on steady at-bats against right-handers as soon as next week, when outfielder/DH Kyle Lewis (knee) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after three straight starts Ford is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The lefty-hitting Ford will check out of the lineup with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi on the mound, opening up designated-hitter duties for Steven Souza. Ford was an indirect beneficiary of Jarred Kelenic's demotion to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, as the former has proceeded to serve as Seattle's DH in each of the last three games while going 1-for-8 with a walk and two RBI. Once Kyle Lewis (knee) ends his rehab assignment at Tacoma and is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list, one of Ford and Souza will likely lose out on regular at-bats.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On active roster, starting Friday Ford will bat seventh as the designated hitter Friday against the Mets after being added to the Mariners' active roster, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Ford was claimed off waivers from the Giants on Thursday and will quickly enter the lineup for the Mariners. The 29-year-old spent six games on Seattle's roster earlier this season but didn't see the field before being designated for assignment and shipped to San Francisco.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Seattle Ford was acquired by the Mariners from the Giants on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Ford was designated for assignment Wednesday and will now head back to Seattle, which traded him to San Francisco in late April. He appeared in only one game with the Giants and went 1-for-4 with two RBI.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved off 40-man roster The Giants designated Ford for assignment Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ford was dropped from the 40-man roster to clear a spot for infielder Donovan Walton, whom the Giants acquired from the Mariners in a trade Wednesday. If the 29-year-old isn't dealt elsewhere and passes through waivers without being claimed, he'll likely stick around in the Giants organization at Triple-A Sacramento.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A Ford was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Impact Ford was acquired by the Giants from the Mariners on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with two RBI during the lone appearance with his new team. Kevin Padlo was recalled from Sacramento in a corresponding move.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez 5 RBIs, Soto 3 hits, Gray excels, Nats top Giants

Yadiel Hernandez drove in a career-high five runs with three hits as the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 11-5

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vosler, Ruf spark Giants' offense in 9-3 win over Nationals

Jason Vosler homered and Darin Ruf had three hits for the San Francisco Giants, who were missing several players with COVID-19 but still beat the Washington Nationals 9-3

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to San Francisco Ford was shipped from the Mariners to the Giants on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ford was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Monday after spending six days on the big-league roster without getting into a game. He'll head straight to the Giants' active roster and will provide depth at first base while Brandon Belt is on the COVID-19 IL. Ford will have to hit better than his career .199/.301/.422 slash line if he's to stick around once Belt returns.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-tendered by Washington Ford was non-tendered by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ford was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in August, and he'll depart the organization without making a big-league appearance. He struggled with the Yankees earlier in the year and hit .133/.278/.283 in 72 plate appearances.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

INF César Hernández, Nationals agree to terms on 1-year deal

Free agent César Hernández and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a $4 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis ' The Nationals are carrying six of their 14 new players. Who's next to reach the majors? Aside from who's already on the roster, Donovan Casey and Mike Ford are looming with the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Claimed by Nats The Nationals claimed Ford off waivers from the Rays on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Washington will likely stash the 29-year-old at Triple-A for at least the next week before potentially promoting him to the big club when rosters expand to 28 men Sept. 1. After submitting a 134 wRC+ across 163 plate appearances with the Yankees as a rookie in 2019 when injuries opened up playing time at first base and designated hitter, Ford has struggled to replicate that success over multiple stints at the big-league level in the past two seasons (.134/.250/.276 slash line in 156 collective PAs). With Josh Bell set to enter his final year of arbitration in 2022 and Ryan Zimmerman bound for free agency (and perhaps retirement) this winter, Ford will at the very least improve the organization's depth at first base heading into next season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE