Padres Interested In Nelson Cruz

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the San Diego Padres are among the teams interested in free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz. Padres general manager AJ Preller and Cruz were both with the Texas Rangers organization earlier in their careers. The 42-year-old finally took a step back in 2022, slashing .234/.313/.337 with 10 […]

Chasen Shreve, Tigers Reach Minor-League Deal Monday

The Detroit Tigers and free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Chasen Shreve agreed to a one-year deal Monday with an invitation to spring training, per Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Shreve can earn up to $2 million if he pitches for the Tigers. The 32-year-old only pitched 26 1/3 innings with the New York Mets last season, compiling […]

Carlos Correa, Twins Talks Accelerate

The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that contract talks between the Minnesota Twins and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa have begun to accelerate. 19 days have passed since the New York Mets reached an agreement with Correa for 12 years, $315 million. This deal was never officially agreed to after concerns arose from […]

Brandon Belt, Blue Jays Agree To One-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays and free-agent first baseman Brandon Belt reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9.3 million deal Monday, per The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath. The agreement has yet to be made official. In his 12-year career with the San Francisco Giants, Belt slashed a respectable .261/.356/.458. However, he only managed a .213/.326/.350 slash line with […]

Brian Sabean Rejoins Yankees Front Office Tuesday

Baseball front-office veteran Brian Sabean has rejoined the New York Yankees as an executive advisor to senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman, the team announced Tuesday. Sabean began his baseball career with the Yankees as a scout in 1985 before earning a promotion to the director of scouting from 1986-1990, and then the […]

Romy Gonzalez, Lenyn Sosa Among Second Base Candidates

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn stated Tuesday that Romy Gonzalez and Lenyn Sosa are the team's leading candidates as internal options to start at second base, per Chicago Sun Times' Daryl Van Schouwen. Hahn also mentioned veteran Leury Garcia as a backup. Gonzalez had a poor 2022 season at the plate, slashing just […]

White Sox, Andrew Benintendi Finalize Deal Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox and free agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi finalized a five-year, $75 million deal Tuesday that includes a $3 million signing bonus, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The deal represents the largest guaranteed contract given out in franchise history. The 28-year-old will provide defensive stability in the White Sox's outfield as well as a […]

Carlos Correa Deal Expected To Look "Dramatically Different"

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday that while he assumes a deal between the New York Mets and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa will get resolved this week, the terms of the initial 12-year, $315 million contract are expected to look "dramatically different." The Mets announced the deal in December after Correa and the Giants' 13-year, […]

Eric Hinske Expected To Be Mets Assistant Hitting Coach

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Eric Hinske is expected to be the New York Mets' new assistant hitting coach. The Mets shuffled coaching roles earlier this offseason, naming Eric Chavez as the bench coach and Jeremy Barnes as the hitting coach. Hinske previously worked for Mets general manager Billy Eppler with the Los […]

Marlins Interested In Trading For Triston Casas

The Miami Marlins have discussed a potential trade with the Boston Red Sox involving first baseman Triston Casas, per the Miami Herald's Craig Mish and Barry Jackson. Per Mish and Jackson, the Marlins are willing to move one starting pitcher this offseason in order to bolster their lineup. However, the Red Sox have so far […]

Alexis Diaz To Represent Puerto Rico In World Baseball Classic

The Cincinnati Reds announced Tuesday that relief pitcher Alexis Diaz will play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 26-year-old had a successful season and spent time in the closer's role, posting a 1.84 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 32.5% strikeout rate with 10 saves and 13 holds in 63 2/3 innings […]

Braves Sign Jackson Stephens Monday

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent relief pitcher Jackson Stephens to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract Monday, the team reported on their Twitter account. The 28-year-old pitched 53 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Braves in 2022, going 3-3 with two saves and a 3.69 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 20% strikeout rate. While Stephens […]

Marlins Potentially Interested In Johnny Cueto

MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi reported Tuesday that the Miami Marlins would be interested in free-agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto if they traded away starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. Per Morosi, the Marlins interest is "somewhat contingent on finding a spot for Pablo Lopez." Cueto had a solid age-36 season with the Chicago White Sox, going 8-10 […]

"Pretty Good Confidence" Nathan Eovaldi Returns To Red Sox

MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi reported Tuesday that there is "pretty good confidence on the part of a lot of people in baseball" that free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will ultimately re-sign with the Boston Red Sox. Per Morosi, the relative lull in the market for Eovaldi is due to the fact that he is tied […]

Angels, Brandon Drury Reach Two-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels and free-agent second/third baseman Brandon Drury agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract Tuesday, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The 30-year-old had a breakout 2022 season with the Reds and Padres, slashing .263/.320/.492 with 28 home runs and 87 RBI, although he did taper off after joining the Padres. He particularly hit […]

Jorge Mateo Could Be Trade Target

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that the Baltimore Orioles have been receiving inquiries on shortstop Jorge Mateo. The big four free-agent shortstops have all been signed, but there are a number of teams still looking to fill the position. Mateo offers strong defense and speed, and he slashed .221/.267/.379 with 13 home runs, 50 […]

Padres, Pedro Severino Reportedly Agree To Contract Monday

The San Diego Padres and free-agent catcher Pedro Severino reportedly agreed on a contract Monday, per MLB.com's Manny Randhawa. The agreement is a split contract that will pay him $1.95 million if he reaches the Major Leagues and includes $550,000 in performance incentives. The 29-year-old missed a chunk of the 2022 season while serving an […]

Rangers Interested In Michael Conforto

The Texas Rangers are one of several teams showing interest in free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. The 29-year-old did not play in 2022 due to shoulder surgery, but he compiled a .255/.356/.468 slash line in seven seasons with the New York Mets. His 2021 numbers were below those marks with a […]

Royals, Jordan Lyles Reportedly Close To Two-Year Deal

The Kansas City Royals and free-agent starting pitcher Jordan Lyles are reportedly close to a two-year deal, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Monday. The 32-year-old journeyman provided valuable innings for the Orioles in 2022, going 12-11 with a 4.42 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and an 18.6% strikeout rate in 32 starts and 179 innings pitched. While these […]

Jordan Luplow Reaches One-Year Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves and free-agent outfielder Jordan Luplow agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million deal Monday, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The Braves attempted to acquire the 29-year-old in 2022 via trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but they opted not to move him. Luplow is a strong defensive player but slashed just .176/.274/.361 with 11 home […]

Yankees, Carlos Rodon Face Sizable Offer Gap

The New York Yankees made an official offer to free-agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, and there is reportedly a "sizeable gap" between the two parties, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. While Rodon remains the Yankees' top priority, the 30-year-old lefty is reportedly seeking a seven-plus-year deal worth at least $30 million a year. […]

Royals Sign Ryan Yarbrough To One-Year Deal Tuesday

The Kansas City Royals reached a one-year deal with free agent pitcher Ryan Yarbrough Tuesday, per the team's Twitter page. Pitcher Wyatt Mills was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old lefty spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, compiling a 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 19.2% strikeout rate. However, he only […]

Giants Reportedly Agree On 13-Year Deal With Carlos Correa

The San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a 13-year, $350 million deal with free agent shortstop Carlos Correa Tuesday, per Jeff Passan. The deal would be the biggest deal ever for a shortstop and would give the 28-year-old the most lucrative deal out of the other two big free-agent shortstop signings this offseason. Correa had […]

Padres Reach Minor-League Deal With Anderson Espinoza

The San Diego Padres reached a minor-league deal with starting pitcher Anderson Espinoza on Monday. The Padres' former No. 1 prospect underwent back-to-back Tommy John surgeries and did not pitch between 2017 and 2021. Espinoza made his big-league debut in 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, tossing 18 1/3 innings out of the bullpen with a […]

Phillies Reportedly Close To Deal With Matt Strahm

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly close to a two-year, $15 million deal with free-agent relief pitcher Matt Strahm, the Athletic's Matt Gelb reported Tuesday. The left-hander had a successful 2022 season out of the bullpen for the Red Sox, posting a 3.83 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 26.9% strikeout rate with 12 holds and four saves […]

Astros Interested In Michael Conforto, Andrew Benintendi

The Houston Astros are interested in free-agent outfielders Michael Conforto and Andrew Benintendi as potential options to play left field, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Both are left-handed hitters and would complement the host of right-handed hitters in the Astros' current lineup. Conforto did not play in 2022 due to shoulder surgery, but he compiled a […]

Cubs Reportedly Working On Deal With Jameson Taillon

The Chicago Cubs are "closing in on" a deal with free-agent starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Tuesday. The Cubs also finalized a one-year deal with first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger earlier in the day. Taillon had an excellent first half of the 2022 season with the Yankees before tapering off and ended with […]

Cubs Checking In On Sean Murphy

The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams who have talked to the Oakland Athletics about trading for catcher Sean Murphy, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday. The 28-year-old had a strong season both behind the plate and with the bat, slashing .250/.332/.426 with 18 home runs and 66 RBI. The Cubs are currently without […]

Dodgers Officially Re-Sign Clayton Kershaw Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw agreed to a one-year, $20 million dollar contract on Monday, per the team's Twitter account. The future Hall of Famer has spent all 15 seasons of his career with the Dodgers and will stick with them for his age-35 season. Kershaw was sharp as always when […]

Numerous AL Teams Interested In Kodai Senga

The Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays are all interested in free agent starting pitcher Kodai Senga, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The 29-year-old, who pitched in 11 seasons for Nippon Professional Baseball's Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, remains one of the higher-end free-agent starting pitchers available, with Jacob deGrom recently signing with […]