Eury Perez Throwing Bullpens, Remains On Track For Midseason Return

According to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (elbow) has been throwing bullpens and remains on track for a midseason return. The young right-hander says he feels "very good" and is at about "75 percent" regarding his recovery process. The former top prospect underwent Tommy John surgery last April. Perez […]

Allan Winans Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A

According to the team, New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Allan Winans has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A. However, the team did invite Winans to attend spring training as a non-roster invite. Winans has spent most of his professional career with the Atlanta Braves. Last summer, Winans logged just seven 2/3 innings and […]

Alika Williams Outrighted To Triple-A

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, second baseman Alika Williams has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A. The Pirates designated Williams for assignment earlier in the week to make room on the roster for Tim Mayza. Williams logged 37 games in Pittsburgh last season and held a .207/.242/.299 line. He hit four doubles and […]

Cade Marlowe Outrighted To Triple-A

According to the team, Seattle Mariners outfielder Cade Marlowe has been outrighted to Triple-A. Marlowe was designated for assignment earlier this week and will now open the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma. Last season, Marlowe appeared in eight contests for the Mariners and held a .250/.333/.250 line. He did not tally an extra-base hit. In […]

Anthony Rendon Likely Entering Camp In Reserve Role

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is expected to open camp as the team's No. 2 third baseman. Earlier this week, the Angles signed third baseman Yoan Moncada to a one-year deal, and he is expected to open spring training as the team's top option. […]

Yoan Moncada Expected To Start In Los Angeles

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Yoan Moncada is expected to start at the hot corner for the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran third baseman signed a one-year deal with the Angels earlier this week and is expected to open camp as the team's starting third baseman. Anthony Rendon has been viewed […]

Padres Sign Jason Heyward

According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a contract. Lin noted that Heyward is expected to share time in left field with Connor Joe who the team acquired earlier on Friday evening. Heyward opened the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers but eventually ended his […]

Carlos Narvaez The Favorite For Backup Catching Duties

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez appears to have the upper hand to win the backup catching role behind starter Connor Wong to begin the 2025 season. Boston acquired Narvaez from the division-rival New York Yankees at the winter meetings. The 26-year-old made his big-league debut last year but […]

Connor Wong Adds Muscle This Offseason

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox Connor Wong looked noticeably stronger at Fenway Fest after he spent the offseason "eating a lot" in order to make himself more durable. Wong hit .327 with an .857 OPS through the end of June last season but tailed off offensively in the second half, both […]

Nick Sogard Likely To Begin At Triple-A

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox infielder Nick Sogard will be in the mix for a bench role during spring training, but he will likely start the 2025 season at Triple-A Worcester and serve as depth for the Red Sox as an extra bat. Sogard made his major-league debut in 2024 and […]

Jhonathan Diaz Becomes A Free Agent

Seattle Mariners left-hander Jhonathan Diaz cleared waivers on Friday and elected to become a free agent. In another move, outfielder Cade Marlowe cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. Diaz was designated for assignment recently by Seattle to make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Casey Legumina. The 28-year-old Venezuelan southpaw is now […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Expected To See Starting Opportunities

According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Atlanta Braves pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to see starting opportunities early in the season. O'Brien noted that with Spencer Strider (elbow) set to open the season on the injured list, Smith-Shawver should be in the mix for starts early on. Smith-Shawver made his MLB debut during […]

Connor Joe Inks Deal With San Diego

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the San Diego Padres have signed outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe to a contract. Earlier in the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered the 32-year-old. Joe has spent the previous two seasons in the Steel City. During this stint, Joe held a .238/.330/.396 slash line with 53 doubles, […]

Brandon Sproat Should Reach The Majors In The Second Half

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat will likely make his big league debut sometime in the second half. Sammon noted the top prospect in the New York system will open the season at the Triple-A level. Last summer, Sproat made his professional debut and performed very […]

Ronny Mauricio Expected To Open The Season At Triple-A

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) will likely open the 2025 season with Triple-A Syracuse. Given the recent signing of Pete Alonso, there is one less spot open in the infield for Mauricio. Sammon also noted that the team will likely "take things slow" with Mauricio […]

Orioles Designate Daz Cameron For Assignment

According to the team, the Baltimore Orioles have designated outfielder Daz Cameron for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Roansy Contreras, who the team claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees earlier on Friday. Last season, Cameron logged 66 contests with the Oakland Athletics. During this stint, the 28-year-old posted a .200/.258/.329 […]

Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras Off Waivers From Yankees

Right-hander Roansy Contreras is on the move again after the Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees. Contreras has now been claimed on waivers five times this offseason, with this being the second time Baltimore has scooped him up. In corresponding moves, the O's designated outfielder […]

Jeurys Familia Looking To Make MLB Comeback

MLB.com's Francys Romero reports that free-agent right-hander Jeurys Familia is working out with the intention of making a comeback to MLB. The 12-year-old Dominican veteran is currently training under Puerto Rican Hector Berrios, who also works with Boston Red Sox left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman. Familia, who will turn 36 years of age this October, didn't […]

Cubs Invite Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos To Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs are bringing infield prospects Matt Shaw and James Triantos, and catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros to major-league spring training this year as non-roster invites. Per MLB Pipeline, Shaw is ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in baseball, with Triantos checking in at No. 73, and Ballesteros at No. 69. If the Cubs […]

White Sox Sign Brandon Drury, Tristan Gray

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they agreed to terms with free-agent infielders Brandon Drury and Tristan Gray on minor-league deals that include non-roster invites to spring training. Drury fell apart in his second year with the Angels in 2024 to the tune of a .169/.242/.228 lash line with four homers, 15 RBI […]

Trey Mancini, Diamondbacks Agree To Minor-League Deal

Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger didn't play at all in 2024 but has remained in shape and will now get his chance to resurface in the big […]

Ronny Henriquez Designated For Assignment

The Minnesota Twins designated right-hander Ronny Henriquez for assignment on Friday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Danny Coulombe and outfielder Harrison Bader, who were both signed this week in free agency. Henriquez made his major-league debut with the Twins in 2022 but didn't appear in the big leagues again until last […]

Tigers Designate Mason Englert For Assignment

The Detroit Tigers designated right-hander Mason Englert for assignment on Friday in order to make room on the 40-man roster for recently-signed right-handed starter Jack Flaherty. Englert will now be subject to waivers after going 5-3 with a 5.45 ERA (5.41 FIP), a 1.44 WHIP and a 57:22 K:BB in 77 2/3 inning over 43 […]

White Sox Claim Brandon Eisert Off Waivers From Rays

The Chicago White Sox claimed left-hander Brandon Eisert off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday and designated right-hander Steven Wilson for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for Eisert on the 40-man roster. The White Sox will be the third team for Eisert since the beginning of the year after also […]

Cardinals Sign Nick Anderson To Minor-League Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday that they signed free-agent right-hander Nick Anderson to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. The 34-year-old veteran reliever has appeared in 165 games over five MLB seasons since debuting with the Miami Marlins in 2019. In his time in the majors, he has […]

Xavier Edwards Wants To Steal 60 Bases In 2025

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards said on Friday that his goal in 2025 is to "swipe 60 bags." In only 70 games for the Marlins last year, Edwards went 31-for-35 in stolen bases, so it's certainly possible for him to reach the 60-steal mark if he can stay healthy over the course of a full […]

Nationals Agree With Colin Poche On Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals agreed on a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training with free-agent left-hander Colin Poche on Friday. Poche heads to the National League East after spending the last three years with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he went 17-7 with a 3.27 ERA (4.16 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, 10 saves, 158 strikeouts […]

Blue Jays Continue To Work On Extension For Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins acknowledged that talks with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remain ongoing on a potential contract extension with the start of spring training coming next week. Guerrero has reportedly set a self-imposed deadline for contract talks for the start of spring training, and it's been widely reported that he […]

Bryce Eldridge Invited To Big-League Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants have invited first base prospect Bryce Eldridge to major-league spring training this year. Eldridge is the Giants' top prospect and also checks in as the No. 24 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. The 20-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman, the 16th overall pick in 2023, went from Single-A San Jose to […]

Leodalis De Vries, Ethan Salas Invited To Spring Training

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that infielder Leodalis De Vries and catcher Ethan Salas will be non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. Per MLB Pipeline, De Vries is the No. 18 prospect in all of baseball in 2025, with Salas checking in at No. 33. Both prospects are only 18 years […]