Orioles acquire left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the Cardinals
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The addition of Raquet puts another lefty in the bullpen for first-year manager Craig Albernaz.
The 30-year-old Raquet was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The addition of Raquet puts another lefty in the bullpen for first-year manager Craig Albernaz.
The 30-year-old Raquet was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday. The Orioles also transferred right-hander Zach Eflin to the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Brandon Young was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.
Eflin, who turns 32 on Wednesday, is sidelined with right elbow discomfort. “He's getting a second opinion today,” Albernaz said before Tuesday's game at the Chicago White Sox. “And also, the way it's trending, 60-day makes a ton of sense.