Braves add infielder Jonathan Ornelas for MLB Speedway Classic game

The Atlanta Braves announced that infielder Jonathan Ornelas was added to the team’s active roster as the additional player for today’s MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Ornelas, 25, was picked-up by Atlanta from the Texas Rangers toward the end of May. The infielder had appeared with Texas in each of … Read more

Padres place infielder Jake Cronenworth with surprising injury

The Padres announced that infielder Jake Cronenworth has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 9, with a non-displaced right rib fracture. Infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade was selected to take his place on the roster. To make room for Wade on the 40-man, right-hander Matt Waldron was transferred to the 60-day IL. Cronenworth was hit by … Read more

Nationals sign powerful infielder Paul Dejong to add third base competition

While it was not the big name we were hoping for, the Nationals added a veteran third baseman Paul Dejong. He signed with the team on a one-year deal worth $1 million. Power and defense are the name of the game for the 31 year old. Dejong swatted 24 home runs last season with the … Read more