The Nationals announced the transfer of starting pitcher Aníbal Sánchez from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list. The move clears a 40-man roster spot for utilityman Dee Strange-Gordon, who has been reinstated from the COVID-19 IL. Infielder Lucius Fox was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to open active roster space.
Sánchez signed a minor league deal during Spring Training, making a comeback after he sat out the 2021 campaign. Washington selected him onto the major league roster shortly before Opening Day. The veteran righty locked in a $2MM base salary by making the team and seemed as if he’d be part of the season-opening rotation. Unfortunately, he experienced some neck soreness that caused his start to be delayed.
Eventually, the team placed Sánchez on the IL with a cervical neck impingement. There was no indication he’d need an extended absence, but that apparently proves the case. Sánchez’s original IL placement was backdated to April 8, meaning he’ll be eligible to return during the first week of June. Whether the 38-year-old will be ready for his first appearance in two years at that point isn’t clear.
Strange-Gordon has been out since mid-April. The veteran speedster also cracked the Opening Day roster after signing a minors deal; he has taken three plate appearances in four games.
Shouldn’t Lucius Fox be running Wayne Corp?
Nats should trade for Duvall. Apparently, he is a good hitter.
Led the NL in RBI. That is good, apparently.
Is that how you reassure yourself knowing you have a Duvall 400$ jersey in your closet?
Tempting offer but I think we’ll pass
Not even tempting.
C’mon. Did you even read what some other guy said on top?…He led NL in RBI’s. Apparently, he is a good hitter. But you can have Ozuna if you want. Take both actually.
Besides, the Nats and Braves are the same. Both won the WS, then lost their best player and now the Braves are following the Nats as turning into a bad team. It’s uncanny honestly! Help the brother out and take their goods.
Víctor Robles for Duvall sounds great honestly. Maybe even include and flip Ozuna and Cruz.
*RICHMOND ROOSTERS
Another great example of poor strategic moves by Rizzo w bad dead wood players.
Go for YOUTH and stop bleeding your fan base which believed during 2019 WS win and 2020… nit attending a game anytime soon. Extend Soto !!
Anibal’s comeback attempt may be short lived