Latest On Dylan Cease’s Trade Candidacy
2024/01/latest-on-dylan-ceases-trade-candidacy.htmlESPN's Buster Olney tweeted this morning that a pair of executives outside the organization believe Chicago will hold Cease until the deadline. … Erick Fedde, Martin Maldonado, Chris Flexen, Tim Hill, Paul DeJong).
Angels Sign Richie Martin To Minor League Deal
2024/01/angels-sign-richie-martin-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Angels have agreed to a minor league deal with shortstop Richie Martin, according to the transactions log on Martin's MLB.com player page. … Martin struggled at the plate early in his professional career but seemed to enjoy a breakout season at the Double-A level in 2018, when he slashed .300/.368/.439 in 118 games at the level.
Mets Claim Max Kranick From Pirates
2024/01/mets-claim-max-kranick-from-pirates.htmlThe righty was designated for assignment by the Bucs a week ago when they needed a roster spot to sign Martin Perez. … The Mets have claimed right-hander Max Kranick off waivers from the Pirates, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
The Opener: Cubs, Yankees, DFA Limbo
2024/01/the-opener-cubs-yankees-dfa-limbo.htmlIn order to make room for newly-signed lefty Martin Perez on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated right-hander Max Kranick for assignment last week. … The Cubs are expected to introduce newly-signed lefty Shota Imanaga in a press conference at 2pm CT this afternoon (h/t to Yuki Yamada of Sankei Sports) just hours before the team's annual Cubs Convention kicks off this weekend.
Pirates Showed Interest In Shota Imanaga
2024/01/pirates-rumors-shota-imanaga-interest-free-agent.htmlThus far, the Pirates have added lefties Martin Perez (one year, $8MM) and Marco Gonzales (acquired from the Braves for a PTBNL) to their rotation behind Mitch Keller. … Shota Imanaga's 45-day posting window closes today, meaning the Cubs will likely announce his reported four-year contract in the near future.
Pirates, JT Brubaker Avoid Arbitration
2024/01/pirates-jt-brubaker-avoid-arbitration.htmlThe Pittsburgh rotation currently projects to feature Mitch Keller, Marco Gonzales and Martin Perez, with guys like Bailey Falter, Luis Ortiz, Roansy Contreras, Quinn Priester, Jackson Wolf and Paul Skenes in competition for spots at the back end. … The Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker have avoided arbitration, per Connor Williams of the Talk the Plank Podcast.
White Sox Outright Zach Remillard
2024/01/white-sox-outright-zach-remillard.htmlThe White Sox announced Wednesday that infielder Zach Remillard, whom they designated for assignment after signing catcher Martin Maldonado to a one-year deal, went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A. … The 29-year-old (30 in February) will remain in the organization.
Wander Franco To Face Lesser Charges In Dominican Republic
2024/01/wander-franco-to-face-lesser-charges-in-dominican-republic.htmlThat's per Amy Maldonado, who serves as outside counsel for major league clubs but not the Rays. … Some of the details have changed in the case against Rays shortstop Wander Franco, per a report from Martin Adames Alcantara of the Associated Press.
Yankees, Kevin Smith Agree To Deal
2024/01/yankees-kevin-smith-agree-to-deal.htmlJon Heyman of The New York Post confirms that the two sides agreed to a deal, which Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports to be a minor league contract. … The A's non-tendered him at season's end even though he was still two years away from qualifying for arbitration.
Cardinals Hire Chaim Bloom For Advisory Role
2024/01/cardinals-to-hire-chaim-bloom-for-advisory-role.htmlModest signings of Chris Martin, Kenley Jansen, Adam Duvall, Michael Wacha and Justin Turner generally worked out well, but the big swings didn't really land. … 4:50pm: Mozeliak describes Bloom's role as "more of a part-time role, an advisory role," per John Denton of MLB.com.
Pirates Notes: Cherington, Payroll, Cruz, Keller
2024/01/pirates-notes-cherington-cruz-keller.htmlWith Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales already added to the rotation mix, Rodriguez would be the biggest boost yet to a starting staff that still has plenty of question marks, considering that Perez lost his spot in the Rangers rotation last year and Gonzales struggled through 50 innings in a injury-shortened season. … As such, GM Ben Cherington, team president Travis Williams, and manager Derek Shelton took part in a Q&A with fans today, and the group shared some tidbits on further winter plans with fans and media (including Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).
Pirates Designate Max Kranick For Assignment
2024/01/pirates-designate-max-kranick-for-assignment.htmlThe move opens a 40-man roster spot for Martin Perez, whose reported one-year deal has been finalized. … The Pirates have designated right-hander Max Kranick for assignment.
White Sox Designate Zach Remillard For Assignment
2024/01/white-sox-designate-zach-remillard-for-assignment.htmlThe White Sox officially announced their signing of catcher Martin Maldonado, which was reported last month. … Utility player Zach Remillard has been designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
Pirates Sign Michael Plassmeyer To Minor League Deal
2024/01/pirates-sign-michael-plassmeyer-to-minor-league-deal.htmlWhile Plassmeyer seems unlikely to break into a rotation mix that currently features Mitch Keller, Marco Gonzales, Martin Perez, Bailey…… The Pirates have signed left-hander Michael Plassmeyer to a minor league deal, according to the transactions section of the southpaw's MLB.com profile page.
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.
Poll: Should The Red Sox Trade Kenley Jansen?
2024/01/poll-should-the-red-sox-trade-kenley-jansen.htmlThey could also consider replacing him internally with someone like Chris Martin, though there would also be some logic to consider trading him as well. … Cotillo's report identifies Kenley Jansen as a possible candidate for such a salary-clearing deal, which is a logical fit.
Each Team’s Free Agent Spending Thus Far
2024/01/each-teams-free-agent-spending-thus-far.htmlRHP Nick Martinez: Two years, $26MM (opt out after 2024)… C Martin Maldonado: One year, $4MM (with 2025 vesting option)
The Opener: Contracts, DFA Limbo, Rodriguez
2024/01/the-opener-contracts-dfa-limbo-rodriguez.htmlThe Pirates have yet to announce their $8MM deal with left-hander Martin Perez from two weeks back, while the White Sox haven't finalized their $4MM signing of catcher Martin Maldonado. … That's not uncommon for late-December agreements, as holiday plans can lead some players or teams to hold off on physicals that will put the finishing touch on a contract.
MLBTR Poll: Are The Rangers Done Spending This Winter?
2023/12/mlbtr-poll-are-the-rangers-done-spending-this-winter.htmlMeanwhile, several key contributors and high-paid veterans came off the books at the end of the 2023 season, including Jordan Montgomery, Mitch Garver, Martin Perez, Jake Odorizzi, Aroldis Chapman, and Will Smith. … Yates, 37 in March, overcame elbow problems of his own to pitch a full season in 2023, but at this point in his career, he looks more like a middle reliever than the All-Star he once was.
Red Sox Could Be Looking To Shed Additional Payroll
2023/12/red-sox-could-be-looking-to-shed-additional-payroll.htmlHowever, if Breslow is serious about reducing payroll, he might look to deal Kenley Jansen or Chris Martin in the coming weeks. … The Red Sox made waves on Saturday afternoon, trading seven-time All-Star and 2018 World Series champion Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for young infielder Vaughn Grissom.
White Sox Designate Carlos Perez For Assignment
2023/12/white-sox-designate-carlos-perez-for-assignment.htmlCatcher has been a target area for the Sox this winter, as Martin Maldonado and Max Stassi were both acquired to bolster the team's depth behind the plate. … The move creates roster space for Chris Flexen, whose one-year, $1.75MM deal with Chicago is now official.
White Sox Sign Chris Flexen To One-Year Deal
2023/12/white-sox-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-chris-flexen.htmlThe Sox have also signed Tim Hill and Paul DeJong to one-year deals and agreed to terms with Martin Maldonado on a $4MM pact. … The White Sox are reportedly in agreement with right-hander Chris Flexen on a one-year, $1.75MM guarantee.
Free Agent Profile: Gary Sánchez
2023/12/free-agent-profile-gary-sanchez.htmlMartin Maldonado has continued to get work despite being one of the worst hitters in baseball in his career, largely on the strength of his defense and work with a pitching staff. … He bounced back with a 34-homer campaign in 2019, but that was the "juiced ball" season and his batting average, on-base percentage and defense were all worse than in 2017.
The Opener: New Year, Pirates, Red Sox
2023/12/the-opener-new-year-pirates-red-sox.htmlThe Pirates have a full 40-man roster and have yet to make their agreement with lefty Martin Perez official. … The offseason has seen the Dodgers give record-setting deals to Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Red Sox Reportedly Interested In Robert Stephenson, Amed Rosario
2023/12/red-sox-reportedly-interested-in-robert-stephenson-amed-rosario.htmlThe Red Sox boasted a strong bullpen in 2023 anchored by veteran right-handers Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin, to say nothing of solid campaigns from the likes of Josh Winckowski and John Schreiber. … Rosario, 28, made his big league debut for the Mets in 2017 and was essentially a league average starter at shortstop in Queens and (after being included as part of the return package for Franciscor Lindor) Cleveland from 2019-22 as he slashed .282/.315/.412 while playing defense that fluctuated from above average to well below average on a year-to-year basis.