Looking At The Padres’ Rotation Options
2023/01/looking-at-the-padres-rotation-options.htmlJay Groome… Despite all that aggression, they're going into the season with uncertainty in their rotation, both in the short-term and long-term.
MLBTR Poll: Blue Jays’ Fifth Starter
2023/01/mlbtr-poll-blue-jays-fifth-starter.htmlFour of the Blue Jays' five starting jobs are set. … Hyun Jin Ryu is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and could be back around the All-Star break, though that's still an estimate at this point.
Padres Sign Brent Honeywell To Major League Deal
2023/01/padres-sign-brent-honeywell-to-major-league-deal.htmlIn addition to Martinez and Lugo, they also have prospects Adrian Morejon, Jay Groome, Ryan Weathers and others on the 40-man roster. … The Padres and right-hander Brent Honeywell are in agreement on a major league deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Padres, Wilmer Font Agree To Minor League Deal
2023/01/padres-sign-wilmer-font-pitcher.htmlFont will join lefties Adrian Morejon, Ryan Weathers and Jay Groome, plus righties Pedro Avila, Reiss Knehr, Julio Teheran and Aaron Brooks in comprising a wealth of rotation depth for San Diego. … The Padres are in agreement on a minor league contract with free-agent righty Wilmer Font, MLBTR has learned.
Cubs In Agreement With Eric Hosmer
2023/01/cubs-close-to-deal-with-eric-hosmer.htmlLuke Voit was put into that deal instead but the Friars then flipped him to Boston along with a couple of prospects, with pitching prospect Jay Groome going the other way. … Prior to the 2018 season, Hosmer signed an eight-year, $144MM deal with the Padres that went beyond most predictions.
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2022/12/mlbtrs-most-read-articles-of-2022.htmlBoston also got prospects Max Ferguson and Corey Rosier, while San Diego received Jay Groome in return. … Much like this winter, the 2021-22 free agent shortstop class was packed with talent, and it all came to a head over a few days in late March.
Cubs, Orioles Interested In Eric Hosmer
2022/12/orioles-cubs-interested-in-eric-hosmer.htmlThe Padres pushed ahead and ultimately sent Luke Voit to the Nationals instead, and flipped Hosmer (and his remaining salary bar the league minimum) to Boston with prospects Corey Rosier and Max Ferguson in exchange for Jay Groome. … Hosmer is a free agent after being released by the Red Sox earlier this off-season.
Padres Sign Seth Lugo
2022/12/padres-sign-seth-lugo.htmlLeft-hander and former top prospect Adrian Morejon had previously been seen as a front-runner for that spot, but he'll now act as a depth option alongside minor league hurlers Ryan Weathers, Jay Groome, Pedro Avila and Reiss Knehr. … 1:13pm: The Padres are finalizing a contract with free-agent righty Seth Lugo, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Dodgers, Padres Among Teams Pursuing Seth Lugo
2022/12/seth-lugo-rumors-dodgers-padres-nationals-free-agent.htmlFormer top prospect Adrian Morejon seems the likeliest option, but Ryan Weathers, Pedro Avila and Jay Groome are all on the 40-man roster as well. … Clayton Kershaw re-signed on a one-year deal, rejoining Julio Urias, Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May in a projected rotation that was largely rounded out by the Dodgers' recent signing of Noah Syndergaard.
Red Sox Release Eric Hosmer
2022/12/red-sox-designate-eric-hosmer-for-assignment.htmlWith this move just a few months later, it seems the trade was more about the young players involved, as Boston sent pitching prospect Jay Groome to the Padres but received a couple prospects as well in Corey Rosier and Max Ferguson. … December 16: The Red Sox have acquired right-hander Wyatt Mills from the Royals in exchange for minor league righty Jacob Wallace and opened a spot on the roster by designating first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment, per a team announcement.
Marlins Finalize Coaching Staff
2022/12/marlins-finalize-coaching-staff-jon-jay-john-mabry-brant-brown.htmlRod Barajas has been named the team's field coordinator, while Jon Jay is the new first base and outfield coach. … The rest will be comprised of newcomers -- most of whom have Major League playing experience.
Marlins To Hire Brant Brown As Hitting Coach
2022/11/marlins-to-hire-brant-brown-as-hitting-coach.htmlBrown replaces Marcus Thames (who was hired by the Angels) in the hitting coach position, while Luis Urueta is the new bench coach, Jon Jay is the new first base coach, Jody Reed is the new third base coach, and Rod Barajas is joining the staff as a quality assurance coach. … is staying put, after signing a new multi-year deal back in October.
Padres, Nick Martinez Agree To Three-Year Deal
2022/11/padres-making-progress-on-deal-with-nick-martinez.htmlEven if they return, Martinez would join Adrian Morejon, Jay Groome, Ryan Weathers and Reiss Knehr among the internal candidates for a back-of-the-rotation spot. … At the end of the year, the Friars have to decide whether to trigger successive $16MM team options for the 2024-25 campaigns -- essentially a two-year, $32MM option.
Marlins To Hire Luis Urueta As Bench Coach
2022/11/marlins-to-hire-luis-urueta-as-bench-coach.htmlas pitching coach and agreed to hire Jon Jay as first base coach this week. … He'll join the staff of first-year manager Skip Schumaker.
Jon Jay To Join Marlins As First Base Coach
2022/11/jon-jay-to-join-marlins-as-first-base-coach.htmlFormer big leaguer Jon Jay has signed on as first base and outfield coach with the Marlins, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. … Jay retired in 2021 after a 12-year career in the big leagues.
Latest On Kodai Senga’s Market
2022/11/latest-on-kodai-sengas-market.htmlHe's already been connected to the Cubs, while Jon Morosi of MLB Network adds the Blue Jays and Mariners to the mix (Twitter links). … Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga will be looking to sign with an MLB team this winter.
Eric Hosmer Won’t Exercise Opt-Out Clause
2022/11/eric-hosmer-red-sox-wont-opt-out.htmlThe Padres traded Hosmer and a pair of minor leaguers (Corey Rosier and Max Ferguson) to the Red Sox in exchange for former first-round pick Jay Groome, agreeing to pay Hosmer's salary down to the league minimum as part of the contract. … In one of the most obvious opt-out decisions in recent memory, Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer will forgo his opportunity to return to the open market, tweets Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Mets Re-Sign Edwin Diaz
2022/11/mets-close-to-re-signing-edwin-diaz.htmlThat off-season blockbuster also featured Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Justin Dunn and Gerson Bautista. … November 6: The Mets have kicked off the off-season in spectacular fashion, inking superstar closer Edwin Diaz to a record-breaking five-year, $102MM deal.
George Springer Undergoes Surgery To Remove Bone Spur; Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
2022/10/george-springer-undergoes-surgery-to-remove-bone-spur-expected-to-be-ready-for-spring-training.htmlBlue Jays outfielder George Springer has undergone surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. … Into the second year of a six-year, $150MM deal signed in 2021, Springer had another successful season, slashing .267/.342/.472 with 25 home runs and grading out as slightly above average in center, earning one Outs Above Average.
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
2022/11/offseason-outlook-atlanta-braves-11.htmlDansby Swanson, Kenley Jansen, Adam Duvall, Robbie Grossman, Darren O'Day, Ehire Adrianza, Travis Demeritte, Alex Dickerson, Jesus Cruz, Jay Jackson… The Braves' efforts to repeat as World Series champions fell short with a four-game Division Series loss to the Phillies.
Eric Hosmer Gained Full No-Trade Rights With Deal To Red Sox
2022/10/eric-hosmer-gained-full-no-trade-rights-with-deal-to-red-sox.htmlSan Diego then pivoted and dealt Hosmer to the Red Sox -- a team that was not on his no-trade list -- along with minor leaguers Corey Rosier and Max Ferguson for pitching prospect Jay Groome. … Eric Hosmer's contract with the Padres contained a limited no-trade clause, one which became a central topic for a few hours on the day of the deadline.
AL East Notes: Hosmer, Pham, Castro, Peralta, Espinal
2022/10/al-east-notes-hosmer-pham-castro-peralta-espinal.htmlEric Hosmer will be activated from the injured list tomorrow, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. … Hosmer refused to waive his no-trade rights, however, and so the Padres pivoted, sending Luke Voit to Washington as part of the Soto package and instead moving Hosmer, Corey Rosier, and Max Ferguson to Boston in exchange for Jay Groome.
Blue Jays Place Santiago Espinal On Injured List
2022/09/blue-jays-place-santiago-espinal-on-injured-list.htmlThe Toronto Blue Jays have placed infielder Santiago Espinal on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, per a team announcement. … To fill the roster spot, the Jays have recalled utility-man Otto Lopez from Triple-A.
Braves Outright Jay Jackson
2022/09/braves-outright-jay-jackson.htmlIn an unsurprising move, Atlanta Braves' relief pitcher Jay Jackson has passed through waivers unclaimed, as reported in MLB's Transactions Log. … Jackson was not on the active roster prior to his DFA, but was on the Braves' 40-man while with Gwinnett.
Harris: Tigers Plan To Hire General Manager
2022/09/harris-tigers-plan-to-hire-general-manager.htmlLast summer, former GM Al Avila promoted both Sam Menzin and Jay Sartori to assistant general manager. … At a press conference this afternoon, Harris informed reporters (including Tony Paul of the Detroit News and Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free-Press) he'll look for a new GM who can serve as his top lieutenant in baseball ops.