“Because of some of the depth on the pitching side, we’re going to be considering a little bit different set of possibilities,” he said.įor those in draft-and-hold leagues, this news probably means the next closer isn’t on the team especially since Matt Strahm is a free agent. The team is going to target “top caliber” relievers.Īs part of the win-now messaging, Bloom admitted the club will be in the market for top-caliber pitchers in the bullpen and rotation, a shift from previous offseasons when he shopped on the periphery of the market for pitching help.Roch Kubatko of confirms the news (Twitter link).Ĭave could end up being on the strong side of a platoon with career. Baltimore is designating reliever Jake Reed for assignment in a corresponding move. The Orioles have claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Twins, according to the MLB.com transactions tracker. Also clean up some stuff in the cage with my hitting. I think, baseball-wise, I want to be more fast-twitch. “Everybody says that less is more, but I think I need to go hard. “I haven’t really been lifting that many weights the past couple of years,” Laureano said.

After he finishes his rehab this offseason, Laureano will strive for preparing his body to withstand his goal of playing a full 162-game season.

Ramón Laureano plans on being healthier and stronger to start next season.Įven in his most productive past seasons, Laureano said he felt injuries limited him from reaching his true potential.

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