Ian Desmond’s announcement Sunday that he will not play baseball in 2021 opened up a roster spot and altered the club’s outfield configuration. The primarily beneficiary could be outfielder ...

MANUEL, IAN DESMOND Ian Desmond Manuel, age 23, died Thursday, January 8, 2004, while serving his country in Iraq. Loving son of Brice N. Manuel and his wife Louise, of Fayetteville, NC and Tita C.

With Ian Desmond opting out of the 2020 season and the designated hitter coming to the National League, opportunity is knocking for 26-year-old outfielders Raimel Tapia and Sam Hilliard.