Hernandez 5 RBIs, Soto 3 hits, Gray excels, Nats top Giants
Yadiel Hernandez drove in a career-high five runs with three hits as the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 11-5MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press
MIKE FORD
Vosler, Ruf spark Giants' offense in 9-3 win over Nationals
Jason Vosler homered and Darin Ruf had three hits for the San Francisco Giants, who were missing several players with COVID-19 but still beat the Washington Nationals 9-3APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Sent to San Francisco Ford was shipped from the Mariners to the Giants on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ford was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Monday after spending six days on the big-league roster without getting into a game. He'll head straight to the Giants' active roster and will provide depth at first base while Brandon Belt is on the COVID-19 IL. Ford will have to hit better than his career .199/.301/.422 slash line if he's to stick around once Belt returns.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Non-tendered by Washington Ford was non-tendered by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Ford was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in August, and he'll depart the organization without making a big-league appearance. He struggled with the Yankees earlier in the year and hit .133/.278/.283 in 72 plate appearances.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
INF César Hernández, Nationals agree to terms on 1-year deal
Free agent César Hernández and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a $4 million, one-year contractDECEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Analysis ' The Nationals are carrying six of their 14 new players. Who's next to reach the majors? Aside from who's already on the roster, Donovan Casey and Mike Ford are looming with the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Claimed by Nats The Nationals claimed Ford off waivers from the Rays on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Washington will likely stash the 29-year-old at Triple-A for at least the next week before potentially promoting him to the big club when rosters expand to 28 men Sept. 1. After submitting a 134 wRC+ across 163 plate appearances with the Yankees as a rookie in 2019 when injuries opened up playing time at first base and designated hitter, Ford has struggled to replicate that success over multiple stints at the big-league level in the past two seasons (.134/.250/.276 slash line in 156 collective PAs). With Josh Bell set to enter his final year of arbitration in 2022 and Ryan Zimmerman bound for free agency (and perhaps retirement) this winter, Ford will at the very least improve the organization's depth at first base heading into next season.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from 40-man roster Ford was designated for assignment by the Rays on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Ford had been spending time at Triple-A Durham after he was traded from the Yankees to the Rays in mid-June, and he slashed .243/.346/.529 with 11 home runs, 31 RBI and 22 runs across 40 games. The 29-year-old will lose his spot on the 40-man roster but will likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LaMarre's pinch-hit single lifts Yanks over Phils 6-5 in 10
Pinch-hitter Ryan LaMarre singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees recovered to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 after blowing a late three-run le...JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Yankees, Angels postponed with rain in forecast
The New York Yankees have postponed their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels because of a forecast of rainJULY 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Stanton HR, triple play key Yankees' 8-4 win over Blue Jays
Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in a four-run seventh inning and the New York Yankees pulled off a wacky triple play in an 8-4 win over the reeling Toronto Blue JaysJUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Yankees’ road games against Blue Jays filled with Bombers’ faithful; Mike Ford traded to Rays Sahlen Field has been infiltrated by Yankee fans.
JUNE 17, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Yankees fans are convinced the Rays will turn Mike Ford into Barry Bonds overnight New York Yankees fans are freaking out after trading struggling slugger Mike Ford to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays have a habit or turning ot...
JUNE 17, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Rays acquire Mike Ford from Yankees, reinstate Collin McHugh First baseman adds depth at Durham for now; reliever tested negative for COVID-19 after feeling sick Wednesday.
JUNE 17, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Yankees trade 1st baseman Mike Ford to Rays for $100,000
First baseman Mike Ford has been traded by the New York Yankees to the Tampa Bay Rays for $100,000 and a player to be namedJUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Glasnow to 60-day IL; Rays acquire Mike Ford The Rays on Thursday acquired infielder Mike Ford from the Yankees for a player to be named and cash, and they transferred ace Tyler Glasnow...
JUNE 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
Traded to Tampa Ford was traded from the Yankees to the Rays on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations and a player to be named later.
Impact The Rays have a well-earned reputation for being smart in their acquisitions, so it's often wise to wonder if their interest in a player indicates there's something more than he's shown thus far. That said, there's a big gap between the .199/.301/.422 line Ford has produced in 319 career big-league plate appearances and what he'd need to play a meaningful role. He'll join Triple-A Durham for now, and the Rays have plenty of bats to fill the first base and designated hitter spots, so there doesn't appear to be a clear path to a fantasy-relevant role for the 28-year-old.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees trade Mike Ford to the Rays for a player to be named later, team announces After being designated for assignment, Mike Ford is being traded by the Yankees to the Rays for a player to be named later.
JUNE 17, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Designated for assignment Ford was designated for assignment Saturday.
Impact He got a brief audition at first base when Luke Voit (oblique) landed on the injured list, but was then passed by Chris Gittens in the pecking order. Ford hit .133 with three home runs and a 23:11 K:BB in 60 at-bats with the big club.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees promote Gittens, hope for jolt at first base
The Yankees have promoted slugging prospect Chris Gittens from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, hoping the hulking 27-year-old can provide a jolt at first base in his first turn in...JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Sent to Triple-A Ford was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday's win over the Rays.
Impact Ford was 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday before being replaced by a pinch hitter, dropping his slash line to .133/.278/.283 over 22 games this season. Miguel Andujar and DJ LeMahieu should work at first base for New York until Luke Voit (oblique) can return from the injured list.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over Rays
Clint Frazier hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning after making a game-saving catch in the eighth, and the slumping New York Yankees beat the rival Tam...JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Takes seat vs. southpaw Ford is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Rays.
Impact With lefty Rich Hill taking the ball for the Rays, Ford will sit for the second straight game. DJ LeMahieu will play first base with Rougned Odor manning the keystone.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 2 Ford isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against Toronto.
Impact Ford had started the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. DJ LeMahieu will shift to first base while Tyler Wade enters the lineup at the keystone.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees' Kluber out at least 2 months, Voit also to IL
Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber is expected to miss at least two months with a right shoulder injury and first baseman Luke Voit is also headed to the injured list with a right o...MAY 26, 2021 • Associated Press
