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.
Twins Rumors: Solano, Duvall, Lorenzen
2024/01/twins-rumors-donovan-solano-michael-lorenzen-adam-duvall.htmlThe Twins picked up a net savings of $5.25MM in the trade as well, which president of baseball operations Derek Falvey has already suggested will go toward adding a bat from outside the organization. … 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.
Angels Sign Aaron Hicks To One-Year Deal
2024/01/angels-agree-to-deal-with-aaron-hicks.htmlHe told Dan Martin of The New York Post in September of 2022 that he tried to come back from wrist surgery lean and athletic to stay healthy but that it backfired by sapping his power. … Left-hander Kolton Ingram was designated for assignment in a corresponding 40-man roster move.
Byron Buxton Planning To Return To Center Field In 2024
2024/01/byron-buxton-planning-to-return-to-center-field-in-2024.htmlInternal options to back up Buxton in center currently include the likes of Austin Martin, Nick Gordon, and Willi Castro. … Buxton, 30, was limited to DH-only duties during the 2023 campaign as he battled knee issues before ultimately undergoing knee surgery in October.
Cubs, Red Sox Have Shown Reported Interest In Ryne Stanek
2024/01/cubs-red-sox-have-shown-reported-interest-in-ryne-stanek.htmlBoston has a pair of effective veterans at the back end in Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin, while John Schreiber joins Rule 5 pick Justin Slaten and a handful of starter/reliever hybrids as options for the middle innings. … MLB.com's Mark Feinsand also tied the right-hander to the Mets earlier this week.
Rangers Sign Jared Walsh, Matt Duffy, Blake Taylor To Minor League Deals
2024/01/rangers-sign-jared-walsh-matt-duffy-blake-taylor-to-minor-league-deals.htmlThe Rangers lost lefties Aroldis Chapman and Will Smith to free agency and then non-tendered Brett Martin. … The Rangers announced that they have signed first baseman Jared Walsh, infielder Matt Duffy and left-hander Blake Taylor to minor league deals.
Pirates Showing Interest In Noah Syndergaard
2024/01/pirates-padres-showing-interest-in-noah-syndergaard.htmlThey've already targeted Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales as rebound fliers, while players like Luis Ortiz, Bailey Falter, Roansy Contreras and Quinn Priester could vie for back-end jobs. … According to Murray, both Syndergaard and right-hander Michael Lorenzen threw a bullpen session in front of teams today.
Phillies Sign Kolby Allard
2024/01/phillies-sign-kolby-allard.htmlAtlanta traded Allard to Texas in the 2019 swap that sent reliever Chris Martin to Atlanta, and the Rangers sent him back to the Braves following the 2022 season in exchange for righty Jake Odorizzi (plus $10MM to cover the bulk of Odorizzi's $12MM salary). … 2:32pm: The Phillies announced Tuesday that they've signed free agent left-hander Kolby Allard to a one-year contract.
Pirates To Sign Aroldis Chapman
2024/01/pirates-to-sign-aroldis-chapman.htmlHe's the fourth player to ink a one-year free agent deal with the Pirates this winter, joining Martin Perez, Andrew McCutchen and Rowdy Tellez. … It's a one-year, $10.5MM guarantee, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on X).
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. … Given that reality, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that the club does not plan on engaging in a "salary-dump" trade this winter.
Pirates Owner Bob Nutting Aiming For “Contention Throughout The Season”
2024/01/pirates-owner-bob-nutting-aiming-for-contention-throughout-the-season.htmlAndrew McCutchen was re-signed as the veteran leader and face of the franchise, and the Pirates have looked to add more experience by acquiring the likes of Rowdy Tellez, Marco Gonzales, and Martin Perez. … Through a lengthy downturn in the middle of the season sunk Pittsburgh's chances in 2023, the team played well at both the very start and very end of the year to deliver a 76-86 record --- the Bucs' highest win total since their 82 wins in 2018.