The Washington Nationals have designated left-handed pitcher Lee Hyde for assignment, according to a team press release. The roster move was required in order to create a roster spot for Brian Bixler.
The Nats claimed Hyde off waivers from the Atlanta Braves in March.
The 26-year-old Hyde was a fourth-round pick by the Braves in the [...]
04/23/11
MLB.com’s Bill Ladson says the Washington Nationals have acquired infielder Brian Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.
Team
Acquires
Washington Nationals
INF Brian Bixler
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cash
The 2004 second-round pick did not play in the Majors this year. He has a lifetime .178/.238/.237 in 68 Major League games.
08/07/10
The Cleveland Indians have claimed infielder Anderson Hernandez off of waivers from the New York Mets according to Brian Costa of The Star Ledger. To make room for Hernandez on the 40 man roster, the Indians have dropped Brian Bixler. (Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer)
Hernandez, 29, is a career .245, .303, .324 with the Mets [...]
03/17/10
Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports that the Cleveland Indians have acquired middle infielder Brian Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. In return for Bixler, the Indians sent Minor League third baseman Jesus Brito.
Team
Acquires
Indians
INF Brian Bixler
Pirates
3B Jesus Brito
Bixler, 27, played parts of two seasons with the Pirates. He has a career .178 batting average with [...]
01/18/10