Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker Exits Game with Injury Ahead of Trade Deadline
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker was removed from Monday’s game against the Washington Nationals due to left oblique tightness. His exit raises concerns as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Walker, a key player with a .814 OPS and 23 home runs this season, has been instrumental in the team’s success. The Diamondbacks are closely monitoring his health as they navigate potential roster changes ahead of the deadline.
Washington Nationals Make Roster Moves Prior to Series Opener Against Dodgers
Washington Nationals made several transactions prior to their series opener against the Dodgers. Nick Senzel returned from a fractured thumb, leading to Trey Lipscomb being sent back to Triple-A Rochester. Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list with influenza, and Drew Millas was recalled from Rochester. Manager Davey Martinez expressed the difficulty of demoting Lipscomb, who had been performing well. Despite this, Martinez remains optimistic about his potential and aims for him to return stronger. Senzel, who signed with the Nationals in December, made a quick recovery from his thumb injury and is now back in the lineup.
Pittsburgh Pirates Suffer First Loss of Season Against Washington Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their first loss of the season in a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Washington Nationals. The game saw the Nationals’ dominance on the mound with 13 strikeouts, including a controversial call that led to Pirates manager Derek Shelton being ejected. Despite the defeat, the Pirates’ 5-1 start marks their best since 1983.
MASN and Comcast Reach Carriage Deal, Orioles and Nationals Games Move to Pricier Cable Package
MASN and Comcast have reached a carriage deal that will see Orioles and Nationals games move to a pricier cable package. The agreement, announced on Friday, will result in MASN and MASN2 being elevated from the basic package to the Ultimate TV package on Xfinity’s cable packages. The change is set to take effect on Tuesday, with Comcast contacting customers to communicate the change. Subscribers already on the Ultimate TV package will see no change in pricing, while Popular TV customers will have the option to reduce the RSN fee if they do not wish to continue with MASN. Comcast has also announced a promotional offer for customers transitioning to the Ultimate TV package. The carriage deal between MASN and Comcast was initially set to expire at the end of February but was extended for a week as negotiations continued this month.