2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlPlease note that some clubs are under-represented in our team picks, but there will be notable free agent signings outside of our top 50, and some teams prefer to supplement via trade. … Four-year deals have been hard to come by for designated hitters of Soler's age, though Nelson Cruz and Victor Martinez were older than Soler upon landing theirs after the 2014 season.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2024
2023/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2024.htmlBrett Martin (4.151): $1.28MM… It's also worth noting that contracts signed prior to the non-tender deadline aren’t generally considered to be normal arbitration comparables; contracts signed prior to that deadline can be skewed by light offers that are presented to borderline non-tender candidates in take-it-or-leave-it fashion (with "leave it," in such instances, being a non-tender).
A’s Rule 5 Pick Mitch Spence Getting Start Tonight
2024/05/athletics-mitch-spence-rule-5-pick-rotation.htmlThe A's are plugging right-hander Mitch Spence into their rotation for at least tonight's start against the Royals, manager Mark Kotsay announced Friday (X link via Martin Gallegos of MLB.com). … It's not clear whether it'll be a one-off outing or whether Spence, the top pick in December's Rule 5 Draft, will be guaranteed multiple starts.
Pirates Trade Roansy Contreras To Angels
2024/05/pirates-trade-roansy-contreras-angels.htmlIt's clear they no longer viewed Contreras as a viable candidate to take a rotation spot alongside Keller, Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and veteran Martin Perez. … 1:50pm: The Angels sent cash to the Pirates in the deal, reports Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Athletics Place Alex Wood On 15-Day Injured List; Transfer Darell Hernaiz To 60-Day IL
2024/05/athletics-place-alex-wood-on-15-day-injured-list-transfer-darell-hernaiz-to-60-day-il.html“Alex has been grinding,” Kotsay said, as relayed by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com on X. … The Athletics announced several transactions today, with right-hander Aaron Brooks selected to the roster, a move that was reported on Monday.
Mets Designate Joey Wendle, Yohan Ramirez For Assignment
2024/05/mets-to-designate-joey-wendle-yohan-ramirez-for-assignment.htmlSNY's Andy Martino reported earlier this evening (on X) that New York was planning to recall Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse before tomorrow night's matchup with the Phillies. … They also optioned right-hander Jose Butto and recalled right-hander Grant Hartwig.
Pirates Notes: Rotation, Contreras
2024/05/pirates-trade-rumors-roansy-contreras-six-man-rotation-paul-skenes.htmlSkenes joins a staff also including Jones, Priester, Mitch Keller, Martin Perez and Bailey Falter. … General manager Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton said this week that the Bucs will move to a six-man rotation now that Skenes is in the big leagues (link via Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review).
Ken Waldichuk Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
2024/05/ken-waldichuk-to-undergo-elbow-surgery-as-to-select-aaron-brooks.htmlMay 13: Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk is slated for elbow surgery on Wednesday, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com on X, though the club is not providing any details until after the procedure. … Additionally, the club is going to select right-hander Aaron Brooks to start Wednesday's contest, per Gallegos on X.
Athletics Place Paul Blackburn On Injured List
2024/05/athletics-place-paul-blackburn-on-injured-list.htmlManager Mark Kotsay told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com (X link) that Wood has been pitching through a shoulder injury that seemed to get worse yesterday. … The Athletics announced that right-hander Paul Blackburn has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 11, with a stress reaction of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Orioles Claim Corbin Martin, Recall Kyle Stowers
2024/05/orioles-claim-corbin-martin-waivers-brewers.html12:50pm: The Orioles announced Monday that they've claimed right-hander Corbin Martin off waivers from the Brewers. … He's been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Opener: Lee, Wood, Pitchers’ Duel
2024/05/the-opener-lee-wood-pitchers-duel.htmlA's manager Mark Kotsay told reporters (including Martin Gallegos of MLB.com) that veteran southpaw Alex Wood has been attempting to pitch through a shoulder injury that contributed to Wood's lack of velocity in last night's short start against the Mariners, where Wood allowed five runs (one earned) in just two innings of work. … The 25-year-old is hitting .262/.310/.331 in his first 37 games of stateside action with quality defense in center field, and the already unfortunate prospect of losing his services for an extended period is further compounded for San Francisco by recent injuries to fellow outfielders Michael Conforto and Austin Slater.
Brewers Acquire Mitch White From Giants
2024/05/brewers-acquire-mitch-white-from-giants.htmlRight-hander Corbin Martin was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for White, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on X. … The Giants have traded right-hander Mitch White, who they designated for assignment earlier this week, to the Brewers for cash considerations.
Pirates Acquire Daulton Jefferies From Giants
2024/05/pirates-acquire-daulton-jefferies-from-giants.htmlPaul Skenes is going to make his debut tomorrow, joining a rotation with Jared Jones, Mitch Keller, Martin Perez, Bailey Falter and Quinn Priester. … The Pirates have acquired right-hander Daulton Jefferies from the Giants in exchange for outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco, per Maria I.
Pirates To Promote Paul Skenes
2024/05/pirates-to-promote-paul-skenes.htmlVeteran Martin Perez is holding down one of the rotation spots behind that trio for now, but he's only on a one-year contract. … Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes will make his highly anticipated MLB debut this Saturday in a home outing against the visiting Cubs, the the team announced.
Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Pleading Guilty To Multiple Charges
2024/05/shohei-ohtanis-former-interpreter-pleading-guilty-to-multiple-charges.html“The extent of this defendant’s deception and theft is massive,” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement, per the AP. … Further details are also provided by the Associated Press and Paula Lavigne of ESPN while Cuniff links to the full 33-page plea agreement.
Athletics Announce Several Roster Moves
2024/05/athletics-call-up-tyler-soderstrom-dfa-alex-speas.html1:15pm: Hernaiz has a "severe" left ankle sprain, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. … 11:23am: The A's on Wednesday announced announced that they've recalled catcher/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom from Triple-A Las Vegas and also recalled righty Osvaldo Bido to serve as the 27th man for today's doubleheader.
MLB Mailbag: Go, Arraez, Mariners, Red Sox, Braves
2024/05/mlb-mailbag-go-arraez-mariners-red-sox-braves.htmlHis barrel rate has mostly been 70th percentile or better outside of 2021, while his hard-hit rate has never been below 68th percentile. … In the bullpen, the team has been leaning on Kenley Jansen, Justin Slaten, Chris Martin, and Greg Weissert in high leverage situations.
The Opener: Prospect Promotions, Steele, Martin
2024/05/the-opener-prospect-promotions-steele-martin.htmlVeteran right-hander Chris Martin was dominant in his first season with the Red Sox last year, pitching to a sterling 1.05 ERA with a 2.44 FIP in 55 appearances while acting as the primary set-up man for closer Kenley Jansen. … Cleveland will need to make room on both its active and 40-man rosters to accommodate the addition of Manzardo, though the former will be accomplished by the club's expected placement of outfielder Steven Kwan on the 10-day IL.
Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List
2024/05/twins-to-place-byron-buxton-on-injured-list-2.htmlThe Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation with infielder/outfielder Austin Martin recalled in a corresponding move.
Athletics Select Brett Harris
2024/05/athletics-to-select-brett-harris.htmlAs of earlier this week, he was scheduled to throw a bullpen and some live batting practice, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. … To open a 40-man spot for Harris, right-hander Freddy Tarnok was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
The Opener: Orioles, Buxton, Matz
2024/05/the-opener-orioles-buxton-matz.htmlShould Buxton require a trip to the shelf, the Twins would likely turn to Austin Martin in center field. … The Orioles are looking to secure a four-game series win over the Yankees after winning the first two games but dropping Game 3 last night.
A’s Option Ryan Noda
2024/05/as-option-ryan-noda.htmlOakland hasn't announced a corresponding move, but MLB.com's Martin Gallegos tweets that they could reinstate third baseman J.D. … The A's optioned first baseman Ryan Noda to Triple-A Las Vegas following today's win over the Pirates.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Mason Miller, Vlad Jr., Orioles, White Sox, Marlins, And More
2024/05/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-mason-miller-vlad-jr-orioles-white-sox-marlins-and-more.htmlThe Giants' rotation remains a wild card after Logan Webb, but it's gone reasonably well so far outside of Snell. … A's GM David Forst explained to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos last December that he'd like to see Miller stay healthy for a year as a reliever before the team considers moving him back into a starting role.
Twins Notes: Correa, Martin, Duran, Sands
2024/04/twins-notes-correa-martin-duran-sands.htmlFurther injuries could push them to more strongly consider a starting role for Sands, but Minnesota could also look outside the organization at some point if the depth continues to be tested. … Infielder/outfielder Austin Martin was optioned to Triple-A St.