MLB notebook: RHP Weaver announces retirement

Aug 16, 2017 - 10:35 PM Three-time All-Star right-hander Jered Weaver announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending his 12-year career spent primarily with the Los Angeles Angels.

Weaver spent 11 seasons with the Angels before joining the San Diego Padres in February. The 34-year-old recorded an 0-5 mark with a 7.44 ERA in nine starts with the Padres before sitting out the last three months with an inflamed left hip.

"I've decided to step away from baseball," Weaver said in a statement released on Twitter. "While I've been working hard to get back on the mound, my body just will not allow me to compete like I want to. Many thanks to the Padres' organization for the opportunity to play in the amazing city of San Diego. You have been very professional and respectful during this process, and I really appreciate that.

"I would also like to thank my teammates for welcoming me in with open arms and for all the support throughout the season. I'm excited for the next chapter in life and making up for lost time with my family. Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years. It was a great ride."

Weaver's career hit its high note from 2010-12, as he finished in the top five in American League Cy Young Award voting in each season. He led the majors with 233 strikeouts and 34 starts in 2010 and notched 18- and 20-win campaigns in each of the following years.



--Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ricky Nolasco left Wednesday afternoon's 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning in the midst of pitching to Jose Lobaton.

The Angels were nursing a 3-2 lead and Nolasco had a 2-2 count on Lobaton before leaving the game due to cramps in his calves and dehydration.

"It was a hot one today," the 34-year-old Nolasco said. "I just tried to slow the game down a bit."

Nolasco (6-12) picked up the win after allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. He threw 112 pitches, with 66 going for strikes.



--The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Brian Goodwin on the 10-day disabled list with a left groin strain.

Goodwin left Sunday's first game of a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants with tightness in his groin after stealing a base in the eighth inning. The move is retroactive to Aug. 14.

The 26-year-old Goodwin joins a list of Nationals outfielders currently sidelined with injuries -- Bryce Harper (hyperextended knee), Ryan Raburn (trapezius strain), Jayson Werth (foot contusion) and Adam Eaton (torn ACL).

In a corresponding move, the Nationals called up outfielder Alejandro De Aza from Triple-A Syracuse. De Aza, 33, joins the Nationals for his first major league assignment of the season. The Nationals become his sixth MLB team over parts of nine seasons.



--The Toronto Blue Jays activated catcher Miguel Montero from the disabled list and right-hander Dominic Leone from the bereavement list.

Left-hander J.P. Howell and catcher Mike Ohlman were designated for assignment to make room on the roster.

Montero went on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 4 with a strained right groin. He was 0-for-3 in one rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Buffalo.

Leone is 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 45 games with Toronto.



--The Oakland Athletics acquired minor league left-hander Sam Moll from the Colorado Rockies.

The A's will send the Rockies a player to be named later or cash considerations. Moll, 25, was optioned to Triple-A Nashville.

The Athletics also optioned right-hander Josh Smith to Nashville to clear a 25-man roster spot for right-hander Chris Hatcher, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Moll spent the entire season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he was 3-2 with a 4.18 ERA and limited opponents to a .292 batting average in 44 relief appearances. He walked 18 and struck out 39 in 47 1/3 innings before he was designated for assignment on Friday. He was 9-10 with a 3.46 ERA in 145 career appearances over five seasons in the Colorado farm system.