Diamondbacks Agree With Miguel Castro

The Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent reliever Miguel Castro agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal on Friday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Castro went 5-0 with the New York Yankees in 2022, posting a 4.03 ERA (3.84 FIP), a 1.45 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 29 innings over 34 relief appearances in […]

Matthew Boyd Agrees With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd agreed to a deal on Thursday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for $10 million-plus. The 31-year-old southpaw spent seven seasons with the Tigers from 2015 to 2021 and returns to a team looking […]

Trevor Rosenthal Says He's Healthy

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (lat) said he is healthy and is looking for an opportunity to pitch in 2023. Rosenthal last pitched in the big leagues in the shortened 2020 season with the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres, posting a legitimate 1.90 ERA (2.22 FIP), a 0.84 WHIP, 11 saves and 38 […]

Tigers Re-Sign Miguel Diaz

The Detroit Tigers re-signed right-hander Miguel Diaz, infielder Jermaine Palacios, infielder/outfielder Brendon Davis and catcher Michael Papierski to minor-league deals earlier this week and assigned them to Triple-A Toledo. Diaz is the most noteworthy name of the bunch. He was designated for assignment in the middle of last month and was non-tendered, but he'll remain […]

Anthony Gose Re-Signs With Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians agreed to re-sign left-hander Anthony Gose (elbow) to a two-year minor-league deal on Thursday, according to sources. Gose continues to rehab after having Tommy John surgery in September, and he will not be able to play at all in 2023. The deal pays him $1 million per season if he's in the […]

A's Sign Jasseel De La Cruz To Minor-League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed right-hander Jasseel De La Cruz to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. De La Cruz was a significant prospect for the Atlanta Braves going into the 2020 season, but he has struggled in the minors the last two years. The 25-year-old will hope to have better luck with the rebuilding A's. In […]

Blue Jays Announce Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Don Mattingly as the team's new bench coach in a tweet on Wednesday morning. Mattingly joins the Blue Jays franchise after spending the past seven seasons as the manager of the Miami Marlins. The former first baseman led Miami to the playoffs during the 2020 season where they beat the […]

Dodgers Agree To MLB Deal With Shelby Miller

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement for a big-league deal with pitcher Shelby Miller. Details of the deal were not disclosed. The 32-year-old righty had a solid few seasons at the beginning of his career as a starter, but he has failed to post an ERA […]

Mariners Sign Trevor Gott Monday

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Gott to a one-year deal Monday, per The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. The deal comes after the Mariners lost right-hander Erik Swanson in an offseason trade for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. The 30-year-old compiled a 4.14 ERA with 11 holds and four blown saves through 45 2/3 innings […]

Angels Sign Chris Devenski To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels and free-agent relief pitcher Chris Devenski agreed to a one-year, minor-league deal Monday, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, so Devenski will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the bullpen. The 32-year-old had a solid first few seasons of his career with […]

Angels Sign Jacob Webb

The Los Angeles Angels signed right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to sources. The 29-year-old overlapped with general manager Perry Minasian in Atlanta and has a 2.47 ERA in 76 2/3 career major-league innings, all with the Braves. Webb didn't pitch in the big leagues at all in 2022, and […]

Red Sox Sign Joely Rodriguez

The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez, the team announced in a tweet on Wednesday morning. Per the Red Sox's tweet, Rodriguez is signing a one-year deal that comes with a club option for the 2024 campaign. The veteran spent the 2022 season with the New York Mets, logging a 4.47 ERA […]

Brewers Acquire Janson Junk In Hunter Renfroe Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitcher Janson Junk, along with fellow hurlers Elvis Peguero and Adam Seminaris, on Tuesday night in a trade that sent outfielder Hunter Renfroe to the Los Angeles Angels. Junk made three appearances for the Angels last season, two of which were starts. He pitched to a 6.48 ERA and a 3.11 […]

Angels Trade For Hunter Renfroe Tuesday

The Los Angeles Angeles acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday in exchange for pitchers Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris. The 30-year-old will likely slot into an everyday outfield role with Mike Trout and Taylor Ward while providing power to the Angels' lineup. Renfroe slashed .255/.315/.492 with 29 home runs and […]

Pirates Reportedly Sign Nate Webb To Minor League Deal

According to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly signed right-hander Nate Webb to a minor league deal. Per Murray's tweet, the deal comes with an invitation to spring training. Webb, a 34th-round draft pick in the 2016 draft by the Kansas City Royals, pitched at three different levels […]

Kenley Jansen Drawing Interest From Giants

The San Francisco Giants have shown interest in free agent relief pitcher Kenley Jansen, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Manager Gabe Kapler and President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi were with the Los Angeles Dodgers while Jansen was holding down the closer role for that franchise. In 2022 with the Atlanta Braves, Jansen […]

Garrett Crochet Not Expected To Start In 2023

Although the Chicago White Sox "need another starter," according to pitching coach Ethan Katz, he doesn't believe "starting is in the cards" for left-hander Garrett Crochet (elbow) next season. However, Crochet could serve as a multi-inning reliever. It's not a huge surprise after the 23-year-old southpaw had Tommy John surgery in April of this year. […]

Chris Stratton Signs With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent right-hander Chris Stratton on Thursday. The deal is reportedly for $2.8 million. Stratton began the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates but was eventually acquired by the Cardinals in a trade. In his 20 relief appearances with St. Louis, he had a nice 2.78 […]

Scott Alexander Avoids Arbitration With Giants

The San Francisco Giants and left-handed reliever Scott Alexander avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million deal. In his first year in San Francisco in 2022, Alexander only pitched 17 1/3 innings over 17 appearances (four starts) at the major-league level, allowing two earned runs on 12 hits while walking one and striking […]

Buck Farmer Signs One-Year Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds avoided salary arbitration with right-handed reliever Buck Farmer by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million deal. In his first year with the Reds in 2022, Farmer finished with a 3.83 ERA (3.03 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, five holds, his first two career saves and 54 strikeouts in 47 innings over 44 relief […]

Astros Sign Austin Davis To Minor-League Deal

The Houston Astros signed left-hander Austin Davis to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Davis was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins in September and elected free agency, and now he'll join the Astros before the 2023 season. The 29-year-old southpaw spent most of the 2022 campaign […]

Rockies Avoid Arbitration With Dinelson Lamet

The Colorado Rockies avoided salary arbitration with right-hander Dinelson Lamet on Wednesday by agreeing to an undisclosed one-year deal. Lamet began the 2022 season with the San Diego Padres before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies then claimed him off waivers from the Brewers in August. The 30-year-old pitched to a 4.05 ERA […]

Marlins Acquire JT Chargois

The Miami Marlins acquired relief pitcher JT Chargois in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The Marlins dealt right-handed pitching prospects Marcus Johnson and Santiago Suarez to the Rays for Chargois and infielder Xavier Edwards. The 31-year-old pitched to a 2.42 ERA and a 4.28 FIP in 22.1 innings for the American […]

Astros Add J.P. France To 40-Man Roster

The Houston Astros added pitching prospect J.P. France to the team's 40-man roster on Tuesday. The 27-year-old right-hander has spent the majority of the last two seasons, including all of the 2023 campaign, with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate. While there, he pitched to a 3.90 ERA and a 4.60 FIP in 110.2 innings over the […]

White Sox Agree To Terms With Nate Fisher

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Nate Fisher on a minor league deal, according to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday. Also, per Murray's tweet, Fisher will include an invitation to spring training. The 26-year-old made his Major League debut for the New York Mets this past […]

Padres Officially Re-Sign Nick Martinez

The San Diego Padres officially re-signed right-hander Nick Martinez to a three-year, $26 million deal on Wednesday. Martinez hit the open market when he declined his $6.5 million option for the 2023 season last week, but the two sides quickly worked to bring him back in 2023 and beyond. The 32-year-old opened the year in […]

Blue Jays Get Erik Swanson, Adam Macko From M's

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring reliever Erik Swanson and left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Swanson was a very reliable setup man for the Mariners last year, posting a 1.68 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, three saves, 14 holds, 70 walks and only 10 strikeouts […]

Buck Showalter Earns NL Manager Of Year Award Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter earned the National League Manager of the Year Award Tuesday. The award was Showalter's fourth Manager of the Year Award of his career, tying him with Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox for the most in history. He also earned the award with the New York Yankees in 1994, […]

Terry Francona Wins Thirds AL Manager Of Year Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year for the third time in his career on Tuesday. He also won the award with Cleveland in 2013 and 2016. Despite not having a star-studded roster, the Guardians won 92 games in 2022, earning them the American League Central Division title. […]

Nick Martinez Reportedly Returning To Padres

Free-agent pitcher Nick Martinez is reportedly returning to the San Diego Padres after opting out of his contract with the team to start the offseason, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. Both sides agreed Tuesday, but details were not disclosed. The 32-year-old played a large part in both the starting rotation and out of the bullpen […]