The MLB offseason is officially here, and November 2nd is one of the first big days on the calendar. Due to how the rules work, we could see a lot of minor moves today, and we know how much Paul…
The Washington Nationals and front office leader Paul Toboni face a key roster management deadline as MLB rules require all 40-man rosters to be trimmed to 40 players by 5 PM. Because players cannot remain on the 60-day injured list during the offseason, Washington must either designate for assignment or restore to the 40-man roster five players: Mitchell Parker, PJ Poulin, Ken Waldichuk, Matt Waldron, and Drew Millas.
Writer Sam Sallick notes that Washington has already begun reshaping its roster through recent moves, claiming pitcher Braxton Roxby off waivers and trading Tony Neubeck to the San Francisco Giants for infielder Nate Furman while designating Richard Lovelady. Sallick expects the Nationals to remain active on the waiver wire ahead of upcoming milestones, including the November 20 non-tender deadline and potential CBA expiration.
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