The player transaction side of things hasn't been busy for the Washington Nationals. Prior to Wednesday, the only reported moves made by the Nationals was signing right-handed pitcher Eddy Yean to a minor league deal and re-signing their shortstop-turned-pitcher project Erick Mejia.
Paul Toboni continues to operate on the margins when it comes to this Washington Nationals roster. His first move was to sign minor league pitcher Eddy Yean.
The first signing of the Paul Toboni era has been completed for the Washington Nationals. MLB insider Francys Romero reported that right-handed pitcher Eddy Yean was signed to a minor league deal.
The Washington Nationals have made their first free agent signing of the offseason, bringing in Eddy Yean on a Minor League deal. It is far from a big splash, but it interests me for a couple of reasons.
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Altoona’s reliever of the year is moving on up! The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to shuffle around the ranks as the season comes to a close with one more move coming in the form of right-handed pitcher, Eddy Yean, being promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis.