Angels Release Richie Martin
2024/03/angels-release-richie-martin.htmlThe Angels announced last night that they've released infielder Richie Martin, who'd been in camp with them as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor league contract back in January. … Martin, 29, appeared in 170 games with the Orioles from 2019-22 after Baltimore selected him with the top pick in the 2018 Rule 5 Draft.
Let’s Find A Home For Michael Lorenzen
2024/02/michael-lorenzen-rumors-free-agent-market-best-fits.htmlMartinez still could be included to make it a quartet.) It's garnered some mild attention around the baseball world. … Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Wells, Dean Kremer, Cole Irvin, Bruce Zimmermann and Jonathan Heasley create some depth on the 40-man, but the Orioles are much deeper in high-end position player prospects than in pitchers.
A’s Notes: Coliseum, Wood, Spence
2024/02/athletics-rumors-coliseum-stadium-lease-extension-alex-wood-mitch-spence.htmlThat led the front office to look outside the organization, signing Alex Wood to a one-year deal worth $8.5MM and swinging a trade to acquire Wood's former Giants teammate, Ross Stripling. … Manager Mark Kotsay spoke highly of Spence in chatting with Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, however, and suggested that there could be a long relief role available for Spence even if he doesn't seize a spot on the starting staff.
A’s Notes: Coliseum Negotiations, Clark, Hernaiz
2024/02/as-notes-coliseum-negotiations-clark-hernaiz.htmlWith the club likely to rely on Nick Allen at shortstop to open the season, however, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com relays that, per manager Mark Kotsay, Hernaiz will get regular reps at third base this spring. … A spokesperson for the A's recently told Sam Blum of The Athletic that the club is willing to share the Coliseum with a pair of local soccer teams during the 2025 season and that negotiations regarding the Athletics' short-term future in Oakland are ongoing.
Which Is The Best Team In The NL Central?
2024/02/which-is-the-best-team-in-the-nl-central.htmlThey were in first place in the division as late as June 15 but faded as the season wore on and finished outside contention. … Free agents Frankie Montas, Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagan and Brent Suter were all signed to the roster.
Pirates Extend Mitch Keller
2024/02/pirates-mitch-keller-extension-five-years.htmlIt'll be imperative for the Pirates that they improve their development of young pitchers and/or find help outside the organization. … For the 2024 season, the Bucs' rotation will also include veterans Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales, though neither lefty is guaranteed anything beyond the current campaign.
Red Sox Sign Liam Hendriks
2024/02/red-sox-close-to-deal-with-liam-hendriks.htmlThe club has Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin as their top relievers this year but both are impending free agents and each have been in trade rumors this offseason. … 10:25am:: The Red Sox have formally announced the signing of Hendriks to a two-year contract with a mutual option for a third season.
Royals Acquire John Schreiber From Red Sox
2024/02/royals-acquire-john-schreiber-from-red-sox.htmlMassLive.com's Christopher Smith reported earlier this week that the Sox were open to offers for not just Schreiber, but also Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin. … The Royals have acquired reliever John Schreiber from the Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect David Sandlin, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link).
Pirates Sign Chase Anderson To Minor League Deal
2024/02/pirates-sign-chase-anderson-to-minor-league-deal.htmlMartin Perez and Marco Gonzales were acquired as bounce-back candidates, joining Mitch Keller and a host of younger and more unproven rotation candidates. … The veteran right-hander will receive an invitation to Pittsburgh's big league Spring Training camp.
Minter: No Extension Talks With Braves
2024/02/minter-no-extension-talks-with-braves.htmlAs shown on MLBTR's Contract Tracker, since Alex Anthopoulos was hired in November of 2017 to lead the baseball operations department, the club has given eight-figure deals to Will Smith, Joe Jimenez, Kenley Jansen, Pierce Johnson, Chris Martin and Collin McHugh. … Left-hander A.J.
Angels, Ehire Adrianza Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/02/angels-sign-ehire-adrianza-utility-minors.htmlAdrianza will join fellow non-roster veterans Hunter Dozier, Miguel Sano and Richie Martin (among others) in vying for a spot…… The 34-year-old Adrianza knows Washington well, having spent the majority of the past three seasons in the Braves organization where Washington was coaching before being hired back to a manager's post in Anaheim this offseason.
Kenley Jansen Dealing With “General Lat Soreness”
2024/02/kenley-jansen-dealing-with-general-lat-soreness.htmlThe Sox are reportedly open to offers on each of Jansen, Chris Martin and John Schreiber. … The four-time All-Star isn't yet throwing, although he has been cleared to take part in other drills.
Pirates Still Discussing Rotation Trades With Marlins, Exploring Free Agency
2024/02/pirates-trade-rumors-marlins-edward-cabrera-free-agency-domingo-german.htmlThe Pirates have added Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales to their rotation this winter but remain in active pursuit of at least one more starter, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. … Ballyhooed right-hander Eury Perez, who impressed with a 3.15 ERA through 91 1/3 innings as a 20-year-old rookie in 2023, is widely considered to be off limits.
A’s Sign Scott Alexander
2024/02/athletics-sign-scott-alexander.htmlMartin Gallegos of MLB.com first noted that Alexander had a locker in the Oakland clubhouse. … The Athletics announced the signing of free agent left-hander Scott Alexander to a one-year contract.
Pirates Sign Josh Fleming
2024/02/pirates-to-sign-josh-fleming.htmlThey haven't handed out any multi-year deals -- a common theme throughout Ben Cherington's time as general manager -- but have agreed to one-year pacts with Aroldis Chapman ($10.5MM), Martin Perez ($8MM), Andrew McCutchen ($5MM), Rowdy Tellez ($3.2MM) and Yasmani Grandal ($2.5MM). … 11:12am: The Pirates have announced the signing of Fleming and also confirmed their previously reported one-year deal with veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal.
The Opener: Spring Training, Arraez, Red Sox
2024/02/the-opener-spring-training-arraez-red-sox.htmlWhile the club continues to pursue additions to its outfield mix via free agency, it's simultaneously receiving trade interest in outfielder Jarren Duran while also shopping listening to offers on key bullpen pieces such as Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin. … Among the teams reporting to camp today are the Rangers, who enter the 2024 campaign looking to defend the first World Series title in franchise history; the Diamondbacks, who hope to carry over the momentum that allowed that to make a surprise run to the Fall Classic last year into the new season; and the Twins, who will look to return to the postseason in 2024 after breaking their record 18-game postseason losing streak and won a playoff series for the first time since 2003.
Red Sox Remain Open To Offers On Jansen, Martin, Schreiber
2024/02/red-sox-remain-open-to-offers-on-jansen-martin-schreiber.htmlMassLive's Christopher Smith reports that the Sox have also expressed to other clubs they're willing to field offers on right-handers Chris Martin and John Schreiber. … With the Red Sox's payroll seemingly pushing against ownership's spending limit, there's sense in looking to move the four-time All-Star closer.
Getz: White Sox Expect Cease To Be Opening Day Starter
2024/02/dylan-cease-rumors-white-sox-opening-day-starter.htmlRecognizing that limitation, Getz acquired Nicky Lopez and glove-first infield prospect Braden Shewmake (in the Bummer deal), signed Paul DeJong, and landed a pair of catchers with good defensive reputations (Stassi and free agent Martin Maldonado). … Getz himself threw more cold water on the possibility of trading Cease today, plainly telling the Sox beat: "I expect [Cease] to be our Opening Day starter" (X link via Chuck Garfien of NBC Sports Chicago).
Marlins, Twins Trade Nick Gordon For Steven Okert
2024/02/marlins-twins-trade-nick-gordon-for-steven-okert.htmlEven without Gordon, Willi Castro and Kyle Farmer can pick up the utilityman slack on the Twins' roster, and top…… The Marlins and Twins have agreed to a deal that will send infielder/outfielder Nick Gordon to Miami in exchange for left-hander Steven Okert.
Angels Sign Jason Martin, Carson Fulmer To Minor League Deals
2024/02/angels-sign-jason-martin-carson-fulmer-to-minor-league-deals.htmlIt included several players with previously-reported minor league deals as well as outfielder Jason Martin and right-hander Carson Fulmer. … The Angels released a list of non-roster invitees to major league Spring Training today.
Billy Eppler Placed On Ineligible List Through 2024 World Series
2024/02/billy-eppler-placed-on-ineligible-list-through-2024-world-series.htmlPer Joel Sherman and Dan Martin of The New York Post, the league was tipped off to the practice with the Mets via an anonymous letter, so it's possible that the club simply got caught in a way that the league felt had to be addressed. … To this point, it's unclear if the practice was taken to some unprecedented level or if this is the start of the league planning a bigger crackdown on the practice league-wide.
Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
2024/02/players-that-could-move-to-the-60-day-il-once-spring-training-begins-2.htmlBoth of these pitchers underwent Tommy John surgery last year, Foster in April and Martin in May. … 28 out of the 30 clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, with the Padres and Braves the only exceptions.
Athletics Notes: Stripling, Wood, Montas, Waldichuk, Bullpen
2024/02/athletics-notes-stripling-wood-montas-waldichuk-bullpen.htmlPlenty of other arms received consideration on the free agent and trade markets, and MLB.com's Martin Gallegos reports that longtime former Athletic Frankie Montas was of interest before Montas signed a one-year, $16MM deal with the Reds. … The Athletics' offseason has been dominated by news about their planned move to Las Vegas, including the still-ongoing question of where exactly the team is going to play during the three-year gap between the end of their lease at the Oakland Coliseum and the opening of their new ballpark in Vegas in 2028.
Mariners Asked About Max Kepler In Trade Talks With Twins
2024/01/mariners-asked-about-max-kepler-in-trade-talks-with-twins.htmlMatt Wallner and Trevor Larnach could be lined up next to Kepler and Buxton, with players like Willi Castro, Nick Gordon, Austin Martin and Bubba Thompson perhaps in the mix as well. … The Mariners and Twins recently got together on a trade that sent infielder Jorge Polanco to Seattle, with a four-player package heading the other way.
Pirates, Wily Peralta Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/01/pirates-sign-wily-peralta.htmlThe Pirates currently have Mitch Keller, Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales locked into rotation spots, but the final two spots are mostly up for grabs after righty Johan Oviedo underwent Tommy John surgery earlier in the offseason. … The Pirates have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran right-hander Wily Peralta, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.