2024-25 MLB Free Agents
2023/04/2024-25-mlb-free-agents.htmlJay Jackson (37) - $3MM club option with a $200K buyout… Lucas Giolito (30) - can opt out of remaining one year, $19MM.
Mets Claim Michael Tonkin, Designate Tyler Jay
2024/04/mets-claim-michael-tonkin-designate-tyler-jay.htmlLeft-hander Tyler Jay was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. … It's in many ways a reversal of some recent bullpen-related transactions in Queens.
Padres Place Yu Darvish On Injured List
2024/04/padres-yu-darvish-injured-list-neck.htmlThe Friars also haven't listed a replacement starter for Saturday yet, though they have an off-day tomorrow which could allow them to move everyone else up a day for the time being without starting someone on short rest. … Other rotation options on the 40-man roster include righties Jhony Brito and Randy Vasquez in addition to lefties Jackson Wolf and Jay Groome.
Mets Transfer Kodai Senga To 60-Day Injured List
2024/04/mets-transfer-kodai-senga-to-60-day-injured-list.htmlThat's the corresponding move to open a roster spot for left-hander Tyler Jay, who was reported earlier to be joining the club. … The Mets announced that right-hander Kodai Senga has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Mets To Select Tyler Jay
2024/04/mets-to-select-tyler-jay.htmlThe Mets are calling up left-hander Tyler Jay for what would be his major league debut. … Newsday's Tim Healey tweeted last night that right-hander Dedniel Nunez was optioned back to Triple-A following yesterday's appearance, and @JohnFromWrigley reported that Jay would be taking his 26-man roster spot.
Padres Acquire Jackson Wolf From Pirates
2024/04/padres-acquire-jackson-wolf-from-pirates.htmlThey currently have a rotation consisting of Cease, King, Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove and Matt Waldron, with Brito in the big league bullpen as Vasquez and Jay Groome are on the 40-man and pitching in Triple-A. … The Padres have acquired left-hander Jackson Wolf from the Pirates, per announcements from both clubs, with minor league infielder Kervin Pichardo going the other way.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2024/04/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-16.htmlThe Twins won the American League Central and ended their historic postseason losing streak in 2023, sweeping the Blue Jays out of the American League Wild Card round before falling 3-1 to the Astros in an ALDS defeat. … Jovani Moran (re-signed following non-tender), Ronny Henriquez (re-signed following non-tender), Niko Goodrum (since traded to Rays), A.J.
Jim McAndrew Passes Away
2024/03/jim-mcandrew-passes-away.htmlJim McAndrew, a former major league pitcher for the Mets and Padres, has passed away, according to Jay Horwitz, vice president of media relations for the Mets. … While McAndrew may have been overshadowed by Hall of Fame teammates Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan, he was a dependable back-end starting pitcher, and occasional reliever, throughout his time in Queens.
Padres, White Sox Have Recently Discussed Dylan Cease Trade
2024/03/dylan-cease-trade-rumors-padres-white-sox.htmlAdding Cease to the rotation and cementing the top four spots would create a fifth-starter battle including Matt Waldron, Randy Vasquez, Jhony Brito, Pedro Avila, Jay Groome and others. … Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Padres and White Sox have recently discussed the 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up, which aligns with yesterday's report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, wherein he noted that the White Sox have had several members of their front office present to get first-hand looks at the Padres in recent days.
Blue Jays Sign Joey Votto To Minor League Deal
2024/03/blue-jays-agree-to-minor-league-deal-with-joey-votto.htmlMarch 9: The Blue Jays have now officially announced Votto's signing. … But back in 2012, Votto signed a 10-year extension with the Reds that ran through 2023.
Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays
2024/03/offseason-in-review-toronto-blue-jays-16.htmlAlejandro Kirk also figures to get some DH at-bats over the course of the season, though he'll be strictly a catcher in the early going while Danny Jansen recovers from a minor wrist fracture. … The Blue Jays' offseason was defined by who they didn't sign rather than who they did sign, as they came up short in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani.
Pohlad: Twins “Not In The Market” For Top Remaining Free Agents
2024/02/twins-rumors-not-in-market-blake-snell-jordan-montgomery.htmlThe Rangers, Blue Jays, Angels, Giants, Nationals and Mariners have all seen a top baseball ops executive or ownership representative cast doubt on their ability and/or willingness to make further free agent additions of note. … As the baseball world collectively wonders where top-tier free agents like Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Matt Chapman will sign, it seems scarcely a day goes by without at least one team effectively proclaiming itself to be out of that market.
Eric Hosmer Retires
2024/02/eric-hosmer-retires.htmlThe Padres ate the remainder of Hosmer's contract, apart from the league minimum, and included a couple of prospects in order to get Jay Groome from Boston. … Hosmer, now 34, was one of many high-profile prospects in the Royals' system, going back almost a couple of decades.
Padres Continue To Explore Outfield, Rotation Markets
2024/02/padres-continue-to-explore-outfield-rotation-markets.htmlJhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, Jay Groome, Pedro Avila and prospects like Jairo Iriarte and Drew Thorpe could all vie for season-opening roles. … Pointing to a "late-developing market," Preller made clear the team anticipated making a few more acquisitions (link via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).
Padres, Jurickson Profar Agree To One-Year Deal
2024/02/padres-jurickson-profar-agree-to-one-year-deal.htmlIn-house options include Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, Drew Thorpe, Matt Waldron, Pedro Avila, Jay Groome and Glenn Otto, among others, but the Padres are also still looking into the lower tiers of free agency. … Free agent infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar and the Padres are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.
Twins Claim Zack Weiss, Designate Three Players
2024/02/twins-claim-zack-weiss-designate-three-players.htmlThey also made their previously-reported signings of first baseman Carlos Santana and right-hander Jay Jackson official. … The Twins announced that they claimed right-hander Zack Weiss off waivers from the Red Sox.
The Opener: Ward, Twins, White Sox
2024/02/the-opener-ward-twins-white-sox.htmlThe 30-year-old slashed .253/.335/.421 in 97 games before having his season cut short by facial fractures caused by Ward getting struck in the face by a pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. … In addition to Ward, a pair of Orioles players are awaiting decisions on their 2024 salaries after going to arbitration: outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Jacob Webb.
Twins Sign Jay Jackson
2024/02/twins-sign-jay-jackson.html4: The Twins have signed veteran right-hander Jay Jackson to a big league contract, according to FanSided's Robert Murray (X link). … This performance also came under trying circumstances for the 36-year-old, as Jackson spent much of the season traveling back and forth from Utah during breaks in the schedule to spend time with his fiancee and newborn son, who was born 15 weeks premature.
Padres Among Teams Interested In Michael Lorenzen
2024/01/padres-rumors-michael-lorenzen-free-agent.htmlRandy Vasquez, Jhony Brito, Pedro Avila, Matt Waldron, Glenn Otto and Jay Groome are among the options for the final two spots. … The 32-year-old Lorenzen is among the more notable free agent starting pitchers yet to sign this offseason.
The Top Unsigned Right-Handed Relievers
2024/01/the-top-unsigned-right-handed-relievers.htmlHonorable mentions: Jay Jackson, Brad Boxberger, Shintaro Fujinami, Derek Law, Mark Melancon, Matt Barnes… Over the past week, MLBTR has already taken a look at the remaining catchers, first basemen, second basemen, third basemen, shortstops, center fielders, corner outfielders, designated hitters, starting pitchers and left-handed relievers.
Pirates, Ryder Ryan Agree To Minor League Deal
2023/12/pirates-ryder-ryan-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlOriginally drafted by Cleveland, he was dealt to the Mets for Jay Bruce in 2017 and flipped to Seattle in 2020 as the player to be named later in a Todd Frazier deal. … The Pirates agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Ryder Ryan, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (X link).
Blue Jays Made Competitive Offer To Shohei Ohtani
2023/12/blue-jays-made-competitive-offer-to-shohei-ohtani.htmlBlue Jays fans (and possibly the team itself ) spent much of Friday wondering if Ohtani had decided on the Jays as his next destination, and a pair of now-debunked media reports only added to the fever of speculation. … Shohei Ohtani's decision to sign with the Dodgers for a record-breaking ten-year, $700MM deal sent shockwaves around the sports world, though a particularly heavy dose of the impact settled in Toronto.
Padres Continuing Juan Soto Trade Talks
2023/12/padres-continuing-juan-soto-trade-talks.html(Martinez has already come off the board by agreeing to a two-year deal with the Reds.) Beyond Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove, the Padres have some combination of Pedro Avila, Jay Groome, Matt Waldron, Glenn Otto and Jairo Iriarte as rotation options. … While there's no indication one team has moved ahead as any sort of favorite, it seems increasingly likely the Padres will pull the trigger on a deal -- perhaps as soon as next week's Winter Meetings.
Cubs Part Ways With Bench Coach Andy Green
2023/11/cubs-part-ways-with-bench-coach-andy-green.htmlCubs bench coach Andy Green won't be back with the team in 2024, as Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Green was "dismissed." It isn't known exactly when Green was let go, yet Chicago has already started looking for a replacement, as USA Today's Bob Nightengale (via X) reports that Marlins first base coach Jon Jay received an interview but won't be hired. … The somewhat under-the-radar nature of Green's firing is a little surprising, though in the bigger picture, a change of bench coach commonly coincides with the hiring of a new manager.