Giants “In Talks” With Jorge Soler
2024/02/giants-in-talks-with-jorge-soler.htmlSan Francisco did lure top KBO outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to Oracle Park on a six-year, $113MM contract, and they've also signed flamethrowing Jordan Hicks with an eye toward moving him from the bullpen to the rotation. … The Giants are "in talks" with free agent slugger Jorge Soler, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Giants’ Chairman On Zaidi, Offseason Plans
2024/02/giants-chairman-on-zaidi-offseason-plans.html“He probably has signed it; I’m probably the one who hasn’t because I haven’t been around enough. … Beyond the comments on Zaidi's contract status, Johnson also spoke about the club's ability to make further additions to the roster via free agency after spending on outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, catcher Tom Murphy and right-hander Jordan Hicks earlier this winter while also picking up southpaw Robbie Ray in a trade with the Mariners last month.
Giants Trade Ross Stripling To Athletics
2024/02/giants-trade-ross-stripling-athletics.htmlCody Bellinger looks like less of a fit than he did prior to the Giants' signing of Jung Hoo Lee on a six-year deal, but it could conceivably work out if the Giants push Michael Conforto into more of a DH role (or trade Conforto or another outfielder such as Mike Yastrzemski). … The A's announced Friday that they've acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the Giants in exchange for minor league outfielder Jonah Cox.
Which Teams Are Most Likely To Sign The Top Remaining Free Agents?
2024/02/which-teams-are-most-likely-to-sign-the-top-remaining-free-agents.htmlMany clubs are trying to cut back payroll due to uncertainty around their broadcast revenue, which is having a domino effect on various players. … Many predicted them as a landing spot for Bellinger earlier in the offseason but they signed Jung Hoo Lee to be their everyday center fielder.
Twins Rumors: Solano, Duvall, Lorenzen
2024/01/twins-rumors-donovan-solano-michael-lorenzen-adam-duvall.htmlHowever, it's also debatable whether the need is as pressing this time around as when Minnesota last signed Solano. … And, the Twins also have former top-10 picks Brooks Lee and Austin Martin on the cusp of the majors, each adding to the infield depth.
Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco
2024/01/mariners-twins-finalizing-jorge-polanco-trade.htmlThey opened last season around $137MM. … Jose Miranda remains on hand as an option at the corners, while former #8 overall pick Brooks Lee could make his MLB debut in 2024.
Latest On Giants’ Offseason Targets
2024/01/giants-rumors-matt-chapman-rhys-hoskins.htmlThe Giants made one big splash with their December signing of star KBO outfielder Jung Hoo Lee on a six-year deal, but the rest of their additions have been smaller scale in nature. … The Giants' offseason hasn't necessarily been inactive, but it also hardly hasn't played out as many fans would've expected when president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi kicked off the winter by stating a need to think differently, specifically with regard to the team's roster construction.
Latest On Twins’ Trade Discussions
2024/01/latest-on-twins-trade-discussions.htmlSetting aside Polanco and Farmer, the club employees Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis, and Edouard Julien as likely regulars with the likes of Jose Miranda, Austin Martin, Nick Gordon, Willi Castro and top prospect Brooks Lee all likely to spend at least some time on the infield dirt as well next season. … The Twins have been candid all throughout the offseason about their plans to reduce player payroll this winter, and they've largely been successful in that endeavor.
MLBTR Podcast: The Cubs’ Activity, Marcus Stroman And Jordan Hicks
2024/01/mlbtr-podcast-the-cubs-activity-marcus-stroman-and-jordan-hicks.htmlTyler Glasnow, Jung Hoo Lee, D-Backs’ Signings and the Braves’ Confusing Moves – listen here… The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
Cubs Continuing Search For Bullpen Help
2024/01/cubs-continuing-search-for-bullpen-help.htmlThey'd presumably only do so for a package built around multiple top prospects given Clase's ceiling and five years of club control. … Hoyer and skipper Craig Counsell have each suggested trade pickup Michael Busch could address their first base vacancy (link from Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times).
Giants Acquire Cooper Hummel From Mets
2024/01/giants-to-acquire-cooper-hummel-from-mets.htmlJung Hoo Lee, Michael Conforto and Mike Yastrzemski project as the everyday outfielders with Austin Slater likely to be in a fourth outfielder role. … The Mets announced that they have traded catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel to the Giants in exchange for cash considerations.
Kendall Graveman Expected To Miss 2024 Season Following Shoulder Surgery
2024/01/kendall-graveman-expected-to-miss-2024-season-following-shoulder-surgery.htmlHouston reacquired Graveman in a deadline trade that sent young catcher Korey Lee back to Chicago. … Astros right-hander Kendall Graveman underwent shoulder surgery last week and is expected to miss the 2024 season as a result, the team announced Tuesday.
Cubs Notes: Suter, Imanaga, Shaw
2024/01/cubs-notes-suter-imanaga-shaw.htmlWhile Imanaga was posted for MLB teams to sign less than two months ago, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times recently detailed the club's efforts to land the southpaw, which date back to the club beginning to scout the southpaw back in 2018, the third season of Imanaga's career in Nippon Professional Baseball. … The Cubs were among several teams with interest in left-hander Brent Suter prior to his decision to sign in Cincinnati on a one-year deal earlier this week, according to Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MLBTR Podcast: Teoscar Signs With L.A. And The Move-Making Mariners and Rays
2024/01/mlbtr-podcast-teoscar-signs-with-l-a-and-the-move-making-mariners-and-rays.htmlTyler Glasnow, Jung Hoo Lee, D-Backs’ Signings and the Braves’ Confusing Moves – listen here… The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
Possible Left-Handed Power Targets For Nationals
2024/01/possible-left-handed-power-targets-for-nationals.htmlThe switch-hitting first baseman struggled in Cleveland (.233/.318/.383) but generally turned things around in South Florida (.270/.338/.480). … The Giants aren't likely to urgently shop Yastrzemski, but the singing of Jung Hoo Lee pushes him from center field to the corner opposite Michael Conforto.
Mariners Trade Robbie Ray To Giants For Mitch Haniger, Anthony DeSclafani
2024/01/mariners-to-trade-robbie-ray-to-giants-for-mitch-haniger-anthony-desclafani.htmlThat removed three potent but strikeout-prone bats from the lineup as the Mariners looked to find more contact and juggle their finances amid uncertainty around their broadcast revenue. … The Giants recently signed Jung Hoo Lee to be their center fielder, which will nudge Mike Yastrzemski over into the corner outfield mix alongside Michael Conforto.
White Sox Outright Carlos Perez
2024/01/white-sox-outright-carlos-perez.htmlYoungster Korey Lee joined the club at the trade deadline last year while offseason deals have brought in both Max Stassi and Martin Maldonado. … The White Sox announced this afternoon that catcher Carlos Perez has been assigned outright to Triple-A.
MLBTR Podcast: Yamamoto Fallout, the Sale/Grissom Trade and Transaction Roundup
2024/01/mlbtr-podcast-yamamoto-fallout-the-sale-grissom-trade-and-transaction-roundup.htmlThe Royals spreading money around to various players (16:10)… Tyler Glasnow, Jung Hoo Lee, D-Backs’ Signings and the Braves’ Confusing Moves - listen here
Where Can The Marlins Look For Shortstop Help?
2024/01/where-can-the-marlins-look-for-shortstop-help.htmlTheir infield is loaded with Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff set for regular roles and prospect Brooks Lee charging hard from the minors. … Shortly after it was reported that the Blue Jays had a two-year, $15MM deal in place with Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald relayed that the Marlins were "down the road with IKF but not at 2/15." He added that the club may have to use Jon Berti and other internal options to cover the shortstop position, with the club not strongly linked to any big free agent, though a trade is still possible.
Each Team’s Free Agent Spending Thus Far
2024/01/each-teams-free-agent-spending-thus-far.htmlOF Jung Hoo Lee: Six years, $113MM (opt out after 2027)… The New Year serves as a symbolic halfway point of the offseason.
MLBTR Poll: Matt Chapman’s Market
2024/01/mlbtr-poll-matt-chapmans-market.htmland Jung Hoo Lee) have come off the board. … Beyond Shohei Ohtani, the top of the free agent hitting market has been stagnant.
Looking For A Match In A Jorge Polanco Trade
2023/12/looking-for-a-match-in-a-jorge-polanco-trade.htmlThe incredible performances from both Lewis and Julien leave the Twins set up for success around in the infield for years to come, particularly if Carlos Correa manages to regain his All Star form and top prospect Brooks Lee is able to find similar success when he reaches the big leagues, which could happen as soon as 2024. … The Twins saw a variety of youngsters take significant steps forward in 2023 en route to their first victory in a postseason series since 2002, and perhaps none of those were more impactful than the breakouts of Royce Lewis and Edouard Julien.
Free Agent Profile: Joc Pederson
2023/12/free-agent-profile-joc-pederson.htmlStill, any hitter who can produce an .800 OPS on the heavy side of a platoon is a valuable player to have around. … However, with Ohtani and Jung Hoo Lee off the board, perhaps the market for position players will begin to heat up in the new year.
White Sox Designate Carlos Perez For Assignment
2023/12/white-sox-designate-carlos-perez-for-assignment.htmlWith Korey Lee also on the roster, top prospect Edgar Quero perhaps in line for a big league debut in 2024, and Chuckie Robinson recently signed to a minor league deal, Perez is now the odd man out. … The White Sox have designated catcher Carlos Perez for assignment, the team announced.
White Sox Sign Martin Maldonado
2024/01/white-sox-martin-maldonado-nearing-agreement.htmlHe reunites with former Houston teammate Korey Lee, whom the Astros traded to the Sox for reliever Kendall Graveman at this past summer's deadline. … 5: The Sox have officially announced the deal, announcing it as a $4.25MM pact with a club option for 2025.