Jason Hammel Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Jason Hammel.
Jason Hammel Announces Retirement
2019/03/jason-hammel-announces-retirement.htmlIn a surprising development, veteran right-hander Jason Hammel has told the Rangers that he is retiring after 13 Major League seasons. … Hammel had signed a minor league deal with the Rangers this winter, and was informed yesterday that he had made the team's Opening Day roster.
West Notes: Strickland, Hammel, Rodgers
2019/03/west-notes-strickland-hammel-rodgers.htmlIt's MLB or bust for the 36-year-old Jason Hammel, writes Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. … Hammel's been excellent so far this spring, striking out over a batter per inning while allowing just a single run in 8 2/3 IP, but says he has no interest in playing for the team's chief affiliate: "I certainly won't go to Triple-A," Hammel said.
Rangers Notes: Mazara, Pitching, Burke
2019/03/rangers-notes-mazara-pitching-burke.htmlZach McAllister and Jesse Chavez are two relievers with multi-inning experience, though Jason Hammel could also fit into a long man role if he doesn't end up in the rotation himself. … I’m not opposed to any job," Hammel said.
Rangers Sign Jason Hammel To Minor League Contract
2019/02/rangers-sign-jason-hammel.htmlThe Rangers announced Friday that they've signed veteran right-hander Jason Hammel to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. … Hammel is represented by ACES.
Royals Decline Jason Hammel’s Option
2018/10/royals-decline-jason-hammels-option.htmlThe Royals announced that they've declined their half of right-hander Jason Hammel's mutual option, thereby making him a free agent. … Hammel will receive a $2MM buyout rather than a $12MM salary for the 2019 season and will hit the open market in search of a new club.
AL Notes: Happ, Yankees, Royals, Rays
2018/07/al-notes-happ-yankees-royals-rays.htmlThe Royals have demoted right-hander Jason Hammel to the bullpen for the time being, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com was among those to tweet. … Hammel had been slated to make his next start Wednesday, but Burch Smith will take his place.
AL Notes & Rumors: Archer, Royals, Dozier, Red Sox
2018/01/al-notes-rumors-archer-royals-dozier-red-sox.htmlIf the Royals re-sign free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, they'll give more serious consideration to trading left-hander Danny Duffy, closer Kelvin Herrera and right-hander Jason Hammel, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. … Of Duffy, Herrera and Hammel, the former is the priciest - he's owed $60MM through 2021, including $14MM this season - but also likely the player with the most trade value.
Royals Likely Headed For Rebuild
2017/12/royals-likely-headed-for-rebuild.htmlJason Hammel didn't have a strong first season in Kansas City but ate up 180 innings with quality K/BB numbers and a 4.37 FIP.
Cafardo’s Latest: Beane, Marlins, Royals, Upton, Las Vegas
2017/04/cafardos-latest-beane-marlins-royals-upton-las-vegas.htmlJason Hammel and Ian Kennedy could also hit the market if the Royals were to struggle.
Heyman’s Latest: Maddon, Braves, Rockies, Hammel, Kenley, Napoli, Lucroy
2017/03/heymans-latest-maddon-braves-rockies-hammel-kenley-napoli-lucroy.htmlJason Hammel and the Mariners were discussing a one-year deal in the $10MM range before he switched agents this offseason. … Following the change in representation, Hammel shifted course and took a larger guarantee but a lower annual value, inking a two-year deal worth $16MM with the Royals.
Central Notes: Hammel, Soler, Adams, Masterson, Brewers
2017/03/central-notes-hammel-soler-adams-masterson-brewers.htmlRighty Jason Hammel discussed his transition from the Cubs to the Royals with reporters including Patrick Mooney of CSNChicago.com. … And I’m very happy that I’m over here with these guys." Whether there's any sense of bitterness, Hammel says he won't "hold grudges" or "burn a bridge;" he still owns a home in the city and suggests he could even end up returning at some point later in his career.
Cubs Notes: Butler, Mills, Hammel
2017/02/cubs-notes-butler-mills-hammel.htmlAs Rogers notes, Mills was only designated for assignment when the Royals signed Jason Hammel, whose option the Cubs declined earlier in the offseason. … But Rogers says a key reason the two sides parted ways was that Hammel had a conflicted relationship with manager Joe Maddon, who Hammel felt didn't have appropriate faith in him and who frustrated him by pulling him out of games before he would have liked to depart.
Free Agent Rumors: Hammel, Crisp, Carter, Moss, Fuld, Niese
2017/02/free-agent-rumors-hammel-crisp-carter-moss-fuld-niese.htmlAn unanticipated series of factors led starter Jason Hammel to sign with the Royals, as Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star writes. … That included not only the fact that Hammel surprisingly reached and then remained on the open market, but also the untimely death of young Royals righty Yordano Ventura.
NL Central Notes: Arb Cases, Kang, Bailey, Hammel, Cubs
2017/02/nl-central-notes-arb-cases-first-year-starers-kang-jung-hohammel-cubs.htmlThe Cubs thought they were doing Jason Hammel a favor when they declined his $12MM option in November, thereby enabling him to reach free agency, but it ended up hurting the right-hander's value, writes ESPN's Buster Olney (subscription required). … Hammel agreed to a two-year, $16MM deal with the Royals on Sunday, though it took nearly three months for him to find a job despite being one of the most accomplished starters available in a weak class of free agents.
Royals Sign Jason Hammel
2017/02/royals-to-sign-jason-hammel.htmlThe Royals have added a veteran arm to their rotation, announcing on Wednesday that they've signed right-hander Jason Hammel to a two-year deal with a mutual option for the 2019 season. … Hammel's long offseason began when the Cubs allowed him to decide whether he wanted them to exercise his $12MM 2017 option or give him a $2MM buyout.
Cafardo’s Latest: Fister, Hosmer, Hammel, Mariners, Victorino
2017/02/cafardos-latest-fister-hosmer-hammel-mariners-victorino.htmlJason Hammel would also be a fit in Kansas City but Fister would seem to have a much lower price tag at this point, as "Hammel believes he should receive at least a three-year deal." Given the lack of clarity in Hammel's market this winter, it would be quite surprising to see a team make that long a commitment to the right-hander, who is entering his age-34 season. … The Mariners were linked to Hammel earlier this winter, and Cafardo reports that Seattle offered Hammel a one-year deal with a $10MM option for 2018.
Market Notes: Trends, Wood, Rays, Rockies
2017/02/market-notes-trends-wood-rays-rockies.htmlEven if someone like starter Jason Hammel represents a screaming value, Harding hints, the organization may not have the roster or payroll flexibility to give out a MLB deal.
Pitching Notes: Hammel, Jays, Royals, Blevins, Blanton, Braves
2017/02/pitching-notes-hammel-jays-royals-blevins-blanton-braves.htmlMLB Network's Peter Gammons tweets that one Cubs official to whom he recently spoke believes that many teams around the league assumed Jason Hammel was injured when Chicago surprisingly decided to decline his seemingly reasonable $12MM club option. … That's not the case, however, per Gammons, who notes that Hammel is in good health.
Cafardo’s Latest: White Sox, Blue Jays, Astros, Royals
2017/01/cafardos-latest-white-sox-blue-jays-astros-royals.htmlThe Royals' interest in free agent right-hander Jason Hammel has picked up since Yordano Ventura tragically died last Sunday, per Cafardo. … From strictly an on-field standpoint, Hammel's track record suggests he would help replace the stunning loss of Ventura.
Heyman’s Latest: Wieters, Carter, Hammel, Padres, Francoeur
2017/01/angels-rumors-matt-wieters.htmlThe Mariners were talking with Jason Hammel before acquiring Yovani Gallardo and Drew Smyly in separate trades with the Orioles and Rays, respectively. … Seattle doesn't seem like a great fit for Hammel following those two additions, and what many expected to be a robust market for his services has proven to be tepid at best.
AL East Notes: Yankees, Sale, Red Sox, Orioles
2017/01/al-east-notes-yankees-sale-red-sox-orioles.htmlAs of earlier this month, Baltimore general manager Dan Duquette hadn't ruled out signing the top starting pitcher available in free agency, one-time Oriole Jason Hammel.
Dan Duquette On Trumbo, Hammel, Bautista
2017/01/dan-duquette-on-trumbo-hammel-bautista.htmlThe Orioles still are looking for outfield help as well as pitching depth in the form of "another veteran pitcher." Duquette didn't rule out a reunion with Jason Hammel, noting that the O's liked Hammel and how he performed for Baltimore in the 2012-13 seasons. … The Rangers, Yankees, Mariners and Marlins have all been linked to Hammel at different points this offseason.
Morosi’s Latest: Hammel, Rangers, Quintana, Braun, Dodgers, Feliz
2017/01/morosis-latest-rangers-interested-jason-hammel-quintana-astros-pursuing-braun-dodgers-giants-neftali-feliz-orioles-outfielders.htmlThough Jason Hammel has seemingly had trouble finding active pursuers, the Rangers are now in the mix for the righty. … That's certainly promising news for Hammel, who may no longer be under consideration for the Mariners now that they've added Yovani Gallardo.
Market Notes: Quintana, Bautista, Yankees, Hammel, Reds, Marlins
2017/01/market-notes-quintana-bautista-yankees-hammel-reds-marlins.htmlFree-agent righty Jason Hammel has drawn at least some interest from the Yankees, Hoch adds. … Pitchers such as Chad Green, Bryan Mitchell, Adam Warren, Luis Severino, and Luis Cessa could factor in the competition; Jason Martinez of MLBTR and Roster Resource currently projects Green and Mitchell to take rotation jobs.
Jason Hammel To Change Agents
2016/12/jason-hammel-to-change-agents.htmlFree agent right-hander Jason Hammel is leaving Octagon and will likely join ACES, major league sources told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. … Hammel's agency switch comes at a time when he's clearly among the best starters remaining on the open market.