Outfielder Travis Blankenhorn has chosen to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate, the club announced.
The Nationals are playing out the string, but it still gives players an opportunity to prove they belong in the bigs.
Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ loss to the Marlins in last night’s game... “Since being moved to the leadoff spot on July 7,” the Nationals’ PR department
The Nationals are selecting first baseman/corener outfielder Travis Blankenhorn, reports Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post (Twitter link). He’ll take one of the extra spots on the September active roster.
Brett Baty, Photo by Rick Nelson AAA: Omaha Storm Chasers (48-48) 4, Syracuse Mets (44-53) 9 Box Score C Francisco Alvarez: 1-for-3, R, RBI, 2 BB, K, .
Blankenhorn is up for the first time this season. New York designated him for assignment on the eve of Opening Day, and he’s spent the year with Triple-A Syracuse after passing through outright waivers unclaimed.
What minor league players put up the best numbers this past week, June 21st to June 26th? Travis Blankenhorn Week: 6 G, 20 AB, .600/.680/1.050, 12 H, 3
Photo by Ed Delany of MMO AAA – Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders (4-1) 3, Syracuse Mets (1-4) 4 BOX SCORE Travis Blankenhorn – 2B: 1-5, HR Matt Reynolds
Curtiss had Tommy John surgery in August of last year. The Mets have signed 29-year-old right-handed pitcher John Curtiss to a one-year major league contract with a team option for 2023.
Aug 8, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher John Curtiss (46) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at American Family Field.
Cole Gordon, Photo by Ed Delany of MMO No. 30 Willy Fañas, OF Age: 18 (1/23/2004) HT: 6’2, WT: 190 B/T: S/R Acquired: Signed as International Free Agent in 2022 ETA: 2026 Previous MMO Ranking: N/A 2021 Stats: NA Fañas is one of the newest prospects in the Mets system having signed earlier this year in January.
A fringe prospect of some interest, Blankenhorn is ready for a major league opportunity he probably won’t get. Heading into the 2021 season, Blankenhorn was a fringe prospect of note.
Continuing our 2022 list is an infielder/outfielder and a pair of right-handed pitchers. 22 Name: Travis Blankenhorn Position: 2B/OF Born: 8/3/96 Height: 6’2” Weight: 235 lbs.
The hits just never seem to end for the Mets. After holding top trade deadline acquisition Javier Báez out of the lineup for the last three games with
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Following Friday's walk off victory against the Phillies in Game 1 of the double header, the Mets placed third baseman Jonathan Villar on the Injured List with a right calf strain, retroactive to June 22.
The Minnesota Twins haven't played since Friday's 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels and had three consecutive games postponed due to COVID-19 issues.
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