Multiple Teams Interested In Justin Verlander

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, multiple teams are interested in free agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander. Verlander had a disappointing campaign last summer, posting a high 5.48 ERA and a 1,38 WHIP across 90 1/3 innings of work. The 41-year-old opened the season in the injured list with a shoulder injury and then […]

Andrew Velazquez Signs Minors Deal With Yankees

Free-agent infielder Andrew Velazquez signed a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to major-league spring training with the New York Yankees on Friday. Velazquez, who was born in the Bronx, will return to the Yankees after playing for them in 2021, when he hit .224 (15-for-68) with a homer, six RBI and four stolen bases […]

Alek Manoah Hopes To Return In August

According to Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) hopes to return to the mound in August. The 26-year-old underwent a modified internal-brace procedure in his right elbow last June. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the first half of the campaign, as Manoah will […]

Diego Cartaya Designated For Assignment

According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers are designating catching prospect Diego Cartaya for assignment to open a roster spot for infielder Hye-seong Kim. Cartaya was a former top catching prospect but has never lived up to his prospect pedigree. Before the transaction, MLB Pipeline ranked Cartaya as the […]

Rene Pinto Designated For Assignment

According to Danielle Allentuck of the Baltimore Banner, the Baltimore Orioles designated catcher Rene Pinto for assignment to clear a roster spot for the newly-acquired right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton. Pinto was signed by the Orioles earlier this offseason but no longer has a spot on the roster with Gary Sanchez serving as the No.2 catcher […]

Charlie Morton Signs One-Year Deal With Baltimore

Free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday evening. The 41-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Atlanta Braves. Last season, the right-hander held a 4.19 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP across 165 1/3 innings. Morton made at least 30 starts in each season during […]

Dodgers Agree With Hye-seong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to an undisclosed deal on Friday with Korean infielder Hye-seong Kim, whose posting window from the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization closes on Friday, according to a source. According to MBC Sports' Daniel Kim, the deal is for three years with club options for 2028 and 2029. The […]

Brewers Designate Tyler Jay For Assignment

The Milwaukee Brewers designated left-hander Tyler Jay for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently required right-hander Grant Anderson. Jay made his major-league debut in 2024 but only appeared in relief in five games for the New York Mets and Brewers, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits […]

Rangers Acquire Mason Molina From Brewers

The Texas Rangers announce that they acquired left-hander Mason Molina from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Grant Anderson. The Brewers selected Molina in the seventh round of the 2024 MLB draft from the University of Arkansas, and he made his professional debut last year with Low-A Carolina. The 21-year-old southpaw threw […]

Red Sox Want To Keep Ceddanne Rafaela In The Outfield "As Much As Possible"

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said that the plan is to keep infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela in center field in 2025 "as much as possible." Rafaela really stepped up for the Red Sox in 2024 and provided plenty of defensive versatility, mainly in center field and shortstop. The 24-year-old started 72 games in […]

Vaughn Grissom The Favorite For 2B Job In Boston In 2025

MassLive.com's Sean McAdam writes that Boston Red Sox infielder Vaughn Grissom is the "nominal favorite" to open next season as the team's starting second baseman. Grissom's first year with Boston in 2024 was highly disappointing, as he entered spring training with a shot to see most of the playing time at the keystone before multiple […]

Grant Anderson Traded To Brewers

The Texas Rangers have traded relief pitcher Grant Anderson to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Mason Molina. The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Rangers earlier in the week. It didn't take the Rangers long to find Anderson a new home. Anderson made it to the MLB last season, but struggled to the […]

Alex Bregman Likely To Sign With Tigers Or Blue Jays

Free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman remains unsigned mid-way through the winter, but that might change soon. The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays were reportedly the frontrunners to land Bregman this offseason. Both teams are also viewed as the frontrunners to land outfielder Anthony Santander. The Tigers already have a decent core and added Gleyber […]

Jack Flaherty Unlikely To Sign With Orioles

Free-agent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is reportedly unlikely to sign with the Baltimore Orioles. There were reports that the O's were interested in a reunion, but it seems that Flaherty might feel differently. Flaherty struggled during his stint with the O's during the 2023 season. He posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and 42/12 K/BB […]

Jeff Hoffman Seeking Nearly $40 Million

Free-agent pitcher Jeff Hoffman is reportedly seeking a deal in the range that fellow reliever Clay Holmes signed earlier this offseason. Holmes signed with the New York Mets on a three-year deal worth $38 million. Hoffman is hopeful to get a similar deal after posting back-to-back solid seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. Holmes signed with […]

Mets Unlikely To Pursue Alex Bregman

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Sammon said that the Mets do not view Bregman as a long-term option, and he is currently looking for a long-term contract on the open market. While he did not rule out a potential signing, […]

Giants Could Be Losing Interest On Pete Alonso

According to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic, the San Francisco Giants could be losing interest on free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso. While Alonso was initially linked to the Giants earlier in free agency, it seems the Giants may opt to go in a different direction. Baggarly notes that since the Giants already sacrificed two draft […]

Angels "Looking At" Pete Alonso

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Los Angeles Angels are "looking at" free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso. Heyman noted that he does believe owner Arte Moreno is trying to get another impact bat in the lineup. If Alonso were to sign with the Halos, first baseman Nolan Schanuel would move to […]

Kody Clemens Could Be Put On The Trade Block

According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies could seek a trade partner for infielder Kody Clemens. According to Gelb, the Phillies have several infield left-handed bats which could make it difficult for Clemens to make the roster. Gelb further noted that if Clemens has a successful camp he could be put on […]

Guardians Sign Luis Frias To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Luis Frias to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training camp. Frias will join Cleveland this year after spending time with both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays in 2024. In only 9 2/3 innings pitched in 11 appearances in relief, Frias […]

Mike Ford Signs Minors Deal With Twins

Free-agent designated hitter/first baseman Mike Ford signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Ford will try to win a roster spot with the Twins out of spring training in 2025 after hitting .150 (9-for-60) with a homer, four RBI and […]

Royals Re-Sign Austin Cox To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals announced on Thursday that they re-signed left-hander Austin Cox to a minor-league deal. Cox will return to the Royals after he went 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 65 strikeouts and 40 walks in 60 2/3 innings over 42 appearances (five starts) for Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha in […]

Moises Gomez Signs Minor-League Deal With The Padres

According to the transaction log on MLB.com, former power-hitting prospect Moises Gomez has agreed to a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. Gomez was released by the Cardinals at the end of July after a rough season in Triple-A. He hit only .194 with three home runs in 45 minor league games in […]

Max Scherzer's Market Could Be Heating Up

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the market for veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer is starting to heat up a bit as we head into 2025. Heyman reports there are four teams involved in the market but did not identify exactly who is in the mix. Scherzer is 40 years old and was limited to […]

Blue Jays And Tigers Considered Top Suitors For Anthony Santander

Outfielder Anthony Santander is one of the biggest bats remaining on the free agent market, and the top two suitors for the 30-year-old at this point are the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Both teams could definitely use a power bat in the middle of their lineup […]

Josh Rojas Agrees To One-Year Deal With White Sox

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, infielder Josh Rojas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. Before being non-tendered earlier this offseason by the Mariners, Rojas hit .225 with a .286 wOBA and 91 wRC+. He hit eight home runs and finished with 31 RBI and 48 runs scored while adding […]

Mets, Pete Alonso Remain Apart On Length Of Potential Contract

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets and free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso remain apart on the potential length of his new contract. Heyman noted that, "I do think the years are the hang-up right now," when discussing the current state of their negotiations. While they may be on […]

Padres Meet With Roki Sasaki

According to Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Padres held a meeting with free agent Roki Sasaki. According to sources, almost "20" teams are vying for the overseas superstar. Earlier this offseason, it was reported that the Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers were viewed as the "frontrunners" for the right-hander. […]

Braden Shewmake Designated For Assignment

According to James Fegan of Baseball America, the Chicago White Sox designated shortstop Braden Shewmake for assignment to make room for left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert. The White Sox acquired Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies earlier on Wednesday. Shewmake appeared in 29 games with the White Sox last summer and held a poor .125/.134/.203 slash line […]

Jake Anchia Signs With Guardians

Free-agent catcher Jake Anchia signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to his agent, Gavin Kahn. Anchia was previously with the Seattle Mariners and was ranked by Baseball America as the organization's best defensive prospect at his position. The 27-year-old former seventh-round selection […]