Here’s the latest on players makes changes to their representation. For a full listing of player/agent pairings, be sure to check out MLBTR’s Agency Database.
- Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen is now being represented by CAA, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer tweets. Lorenzen changes his agency just a week before the deadline for players an teams to exchange arbitration figures. MLBTR’s Matt Swartz projects Lorenzen to earn $1.9MM next season as the righty goes through the arb process for the second time. The hard-throwing Lorenzen has been a workhorse out of the Reds’ bullpen the last two seasons, tossing several multi-inning performances and even three starts while racking up 164 innings. If the two sides can’t agree to a deal prior to the January 11 deadline, Lorenzen’s situation could make for an interesting hearing, given the increasing value of non-closer relievers in the sport and the arb process’ traditional importance on saves as a reliever’s key statistic.
- Dodgers outfield prospect Alex Verdugo has switched his representation to the MVP Sports Group, Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown reports (via Twitter). Verdugo entered 2018 as a consensus top-40 prospect in the sport, and received a bit more big league playing time with the Dodgers, giving him 52 MLB games and 111 plate appearances over the last two seasons. There’s room for a larger role for Verdugo in 2019 with Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp now out of the picture in the L.A. outfield, though the 22-year-old has also been prominently mentioned in several trade rumors. The Tigers and Indians have both reportedly shown interest in Verdugo, though it’s probably safe to imagine that just about every club that talks trades with the Dodgers at least checks in on Verdugo’s availability.
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Just like any other top talented young lefty OF prospect that’s near MLB ready- Cards should explore how to trade for one for when Ozuna doesn’t resign and Fowler flops.
Though not lefty, cards already have an in-house replacement for ozuna when he most likely leaves, tyler O’Neill.
And Bader. They’re actually in pretty good shape.
Oniell and Bader are great – but we natoriously need a talented left handed bat . There are only so many positions where you can get that left handed bat and if our two OF’ers and our first baseman are going to be right handed, you need that third OF to be a lefty.
I wonder how Lorenzen’s offensive prowess will affect his arb case, if at all.
Probably not at all but I’m glad others take notice of his offense prowess
.290 with 4 homers and 10 RBIs last season. Not bad for a relief pitcher lol
Literally the best hitting pitcher outside of Ohtani.
Lorenzen is better long term since he is able to stay on the field.
Great point. It will probably be an arb factor down the road, with 2 sided players, as well as a switch pitcher. He pinch hits, so he is a bench bat.
He was the best hitter and CF and closer at Cal State Fullerton. Dude has pop!
Happy b day to lorenzen!