The top prospect in baseball is coming to the major leagues.
The Washington Nationals plan to recall 19-year-old outfielder Bryce Harper from Class AAA Syracuse today and put third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list. Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, hit .286 in spring training this year.
In 20 games at Syracuse, Harper hit .250 with one home run and three RBI.
Walden out as closer
CLEVELAND — Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jordan Walden has been moved out of the closer’s role and will be replaced by Scott Downs. Walden, 0-1 with an 8.31 earned-run average, blew a save in Thursday’s loss 4-3 to Tampa Bay when he allowed a two-run, game-ending home run to Brandon Allen.
Detroit’s Young apologizes
NEW YORK — Detroit outfielder Delmon Young was arraigned Friday on a hate crime harassment charge for a fight early Friday at his hotel during which police say he yelled anti-Semitic epithets. Young posted a $5,000 bond at a hearing in Manhattan court and was released less than an hour before the Tigers’ game against the Yankees. He faces a misdemeanor aggravated harassment charge that entails targeting someone for his or her religious beliefs. If convicted, he could face up to a year in jail.
In a statement, Young said: “I sincerely regret what happened last night.” He apologized to the Tigers owners and organization, his teammates, family and Detroit fans.
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