The Washington Nationals demoted starting pitcher Joe Ross to Triple-A Syracuse Monday and told nobody.
Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post found the move on the transaction wire and tweeted the decision early Tuesday morning. Yet, no player has been promoted from the minors to put the roster back to 25 players. Unless there is an injury, Ross must remain 21 days before he can be recalled.
According to the league transaction log, the Nationals optioned Joe Ross to Syracuse yesterday. Normally they announce moves like those. Odd
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) May 2, 2017
Nats don’t announce moves until new guy is in clubhouse.