The Baltimore Orioles and LHP John Means have agreed to terms on a two-year contract for the 2022-23 seasons, avoiding arbitration.
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Tuesday.
· Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr.
· Optioned right-handed pitcher Andres Machado to Triple-A Rochester
· Transferred right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson to the 60-day Injured List
Edwards Jr., 30, joins the Nationals after going 1–0 with three saves and 0.63 ERA (1 ER/14.1 1 IP) in 13 games for Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 17 batters, walked four and held opposing batters to an .068 average (3-for-44). Edwards Jr. allowed his only earned run on April 8 at Toledo (CLE) and went on to toss 11.2 innings of scoreless relief — with just one hit allowed — in his next 11 appearances. He did not allow a base runner in four appearances prior to having his contract selected.