Josh Fleming Claimed Off Waivers By Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed left-hander pitcher Josh Fleming off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. Fleming, 27, appeared in just 12 games with the Rays in 2023 and worked to a 4.70 ERA across 51 2/3 innings of work as three of his 12 outings came as starts. After tossing a healthy 2.78 ERA […]

A's Exercise Mark Kotsay's 2025 Option

The Oakland Athletics announced on Tuesday that they exercised manager Mark Kotsay's option for the 2025 season. The move comes after another trying season for the A's in which they went 50-112 in 2023 after going 60-102 in his first season as the skipper in 2022. The 47-year-old former big-league outfielder signed a three-year deal […]

Padres Extend Qualifying Offer To Josh Hader

The San Diego Padres officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to left-handed closer Josh Hader, ensuring they will receive draft-pick compensation if he departs to another team in free agency this offseason. Hader is expected to decline the offer and seek a bigger deal on the open market this winter. At 29 years old, […]

Drew Smyly Returning To Cubs Next Season

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly exercised his $8.5 million player option for the 2024 season on Monday. Smyly was a swingman for the Cubs in his second year in Chicago in 2023, making 41 total appearances (23 starts). The 34-year-old veteran southpaw wasn't very effective, though, going 11-11 with a 5.00 ERA (4.96 FIP) and […]

Braves Claim Angel Perdomo Off Waivers From Pirates

The Atlanta Braves claimed relief pitcher Angel Perdomo (elbow) off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after he underwent Tommy John surgery on Oct. 6. Perdomo will now miss all of the 2024 season after he had a 3.72 ERA (3.01 FIP) and 1.10 WHIP with 11 walks and a career-high 44 strikeouts in […]

Diamondbacks Decline Mark Melancon's 2024 Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their $5 million mutual option for the 2024 season on right-hander Mark Melancon (shoulder) over the weekend. Instead, Arizona will give Melancon a $2 million buyout as he hits the open market this offseason. The move was entirely expected, as the 38-year-old right-handed veteran reliever missed all of 2023 due to […]

Alex Reyes Hits The Open Market

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined relief pitcher Alex Reyes' (shoulder) $3 million club option for the 2024 season over the weekend, making him a free agent this winter, according to a source. Reyes will receive a $100,000 buyout. The 29-year-old right-hander continues to have shoulder problems and had surgery on his right shoulder in June. […]

Ross Stripling Opts To Stay With Giants

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling exercised his $12.5 million player option for the 2024 season over the weekend. After signing a two-year, $25 million deal before the 2023 season, Stripling went 0-5 with a 5.36 ERA (5.21 FIP), 1.35 WHIP, 16 walks and 70 strikeouts in 89 innings over 22 outings (11 starts) in […]

Blue Jays Pick Up Chad Green's Two-Year Option

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that they exercised their $21 million two-year option on relief pitcher Chad Green. The 32-year-old veteran right-hander only tossed 12 innings in 12 appearances out of the bullpen in 2023 after debuting in September in his return from Tommy John surgery he had in June of 2022. Unsurprisingly, […]

Nick Martinez Becomes A Free Agent

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Martinez and the Padres declined their respective options for the 2024 campaign over the weekend, making him a free agent this offseason. The Padres had $16 million options on Martinez for the next two years, while Martinez had an $8 million player option. The 33-year-old swingman will look for a […]

Stephen Vogt Hired To Manage Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt as the 45th manager in franchise history. The former big-league backstop replaces Terry Francona who managed the club for 11 seasons before stepping down due to a lengthy battle with health issues. Vogt, 39, played 794 MLB games as a catcher and hit .239 with 82 home runs […]

Carlos Mendoza Tabbed To Manage Mets

The New York Mets have hired former Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza as their new manager. Originally seen as finalists to land the highly-coveted Craig Counsell, they decided to go with Mendoza before Counsell was surprisingly hired by the Chicago Cubs. The 43-year-old Mendoza has spent the last four seasons as Aaron Boone's bench coach with […]

Adam Ottavino Declines Player Option For 2024

Former New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino has declined his $6.75 million player option with the club for the 2024 season and will become a free agent. The reliever will be in search of a new multi-year deal on the open market as $4 million of his $6.75 player option was to be deferred. The […]

Craig Counsell Hired To Manage Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have hired former Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell as their new manager. Counsell will replace David Ross, who was under contract to manage the club in 2024. Hired by Milwaukee prior to the 2015 season, Counsell compiled a 707-625 record across nine seasons with the club, winning three NL Central titles while […]

Rangers Pick Up Jose Leclerc's 2024 Option

The Texas Rangers exercised right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc's $6.25 million option for the 2024 season. Although he had just four saves during the regular season, Leclerc was a vital late-inning bullpen piece that helped the Rangers win their first-ever World Series title this fall over the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. In his seventh big-league […]

Daniel Hudson To Become Free Agent

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson is set to become a free agent this winter. The organization has decided to decline the $6.5 million player option on Hudson for the upcoming 2024 campaign. It's not shocking to see the Dodgers move on from Hudson after he was only able to pitch in three games […]

Jalen Beeks Sent Outright To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jalen Beeks has been placed on outright waivers. If Beeks goes unclaimed, he will likely elect free-agency to look for another opportunity. Cole Sulser and Josh Fleming were also sent to Triple-A. Beeks, in particular, has been an essential part of the Rays' pitching corps since coming over from the Red […]

Hector Neris Hits Free-Agent Market

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris has declined his $8.5 million player option for the 2024 season and is now a free agent, according to a source. Neris should be in line for a nice deal on the open market this winter after recording a stellar 1.71 ERA (3.83 FIP) and 1.05 WHIP while picking […]

Cubs Decline Mutual Option On Brad Boxberger For 2024

Relief pitcher Brad Boxberger had his $5 million mutual option declined by the Cubs. He will receive an $800,000 buyout. Boxberger got into just 22 games as he dealt with multiple injuries. The 35-year-old pitched to a 4.95 ERA in 20 innings.

Padres To Interview Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Position

The San Diego Padres will interview New York Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza this weekend for their managerial position after they let Bob Melvin walk following the disappointing 2023 campaign. The 43-year-old Mendoza will be the fourth candidate interviewed by the Friars. Internal candidates Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty are still considered the favorites, but sources […]

Justin Turner, Corey Kluber Become Free Agents

As expected, the Boston Red Sox declined their 2024 option on right-hander Corey Kluber (shoulder) on Friday, while third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million 2024 option. Both players are now free agents. Turner will receive a $6.7 million buyout. Turner is nearing 40 years of age (he's 38), but he didn't lack […]

Mets Pick Up Brooks Raley's Option

As expected, the New York Mets have exercised left-handed reliever Brook Raley's $6.5 million option for the 2024 season instead of buying him out for $1.25 million and making him a free agent. It was a no-brainer move for the Mets after Raley posted a strong 2.80 ERA (3.68 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with three […]

White Sox Decline Liam Hendriks' 2024 Option

The Chicago White Sox declined relief pitcher Liam Hendriks' (elbow) $15 million option for the 2024 season, making him a free agent this offseason. The White Sox still owe him $15 million, but deferred over time. It was a tumultuous 2023 for the 34-year-old Australian right-hander, as he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma early in […]

Mariners Acquire Cody Bolton From Pirates

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Cody Bolton from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday for cash considerations. Bolton struggled in his first major-league season in 2023 with the Bucs, allowing 15 earned runs on 30 hits (three home runs) while walking 15 and striking out 22 in 21 1/3 innings pitched over 16 appearances out of […]

Brewers Decline Their Options On Andrew Chafin, Justin Wilson

The Milwaukee Brewers declined to pick up their 2024 options on left-handed relievers Andrew Chafin ($7.25 million) and Justin Wilson ($2.5 million) on Thursday, making them free agents this offseason. The club also claimed infielder Vinny Capra off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chafin will get a $725,000 buyout, while Wilson's buyout is worth $150,000. […]

Tony Santillan Returns To Reds On Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds re-signed right-hander Tony Santillan to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league camp in spring training next year. Because of injuries, Santillan has appeared in only 24 games for the Reds in the last two seasons. He tossed just 3 1/3 innings in 2023 and gave up an […]

Sean Newcomb Remains With A's On One-Year Extension

Oakland A's pitcher Sean Newcomb has inked a one-year, $1 million deal to remain with the club for the 2024 season. The left-hander was acquired by the A's from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor league outfielder Trenton Brooks in a rare post-deadline deal between the two Bay Area clubs. Newcomb never pitched […]

Joe Jimenez Re-Signs With Braves For Three Years

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they re-signed right-handed reliever Joe Jimenez to a three-year deal worth $26 million. Jimenez will make $8 million next year and $9 million in each of the final two years of the deal in 2025 and 2026. The 28-year-old bullpen piece went 0-3 with a 3.04 ERA (19 […]

Astros Haven't Started Interviewing Managerial Candidates

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that the team has not started interviewing managerial candidates yet. The Astros will need to replace Dusty Baker this offseason after he retired following four fruitful seasons as the skipper. In house, the Astros are expected to interview bench coach Joe Espada, who has been close […]

Braves Outright Ben Heller, Andrew Velazquez To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves outrighted right-hander Ben Heller and infielder Andrew Velazquez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. The Baltimore Orioles also claimed outfielder Sam Hilliard off waivers from the Braves. Heller, 32, made his first appearance in the big leagues in three years in 2023 and surrendered nine runs (eight earned) on 16 hits (two home […]