Padres Have Reportedly Spoken With Jose Abreu This Month

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Saturday, Jose Abreu has reportedly spoken with the San Diego Padres this month. Morosi tweeted: "Sources: Free agent Jose Abreu has spoken with #Padres officials this month. Abreu is a top priority for the Padres, who are seeing middle-of-the-order power and have an opening at... Read More

Dodgers Reportedly "Showing Interest In" Mitch Haniger

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Monday morning, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in free-agent outfielder Mitch Haniger. Morosi tweeted the following: "Sources: #Dodgers and #Angels showing interest in free agent OF Mitch Haniger. The #Rangers, as first reported by @Ken_Rosenthal, also are among the most active suitors for... Read More

Marlins Acquire JT Chargois

The Miami Marlins acquired relief pitcher JT Chargois in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The Marlins dealt right-handed pitching prospects Marcus Johnson and Santiago Suarez to the Rays for Chargois and infielder Xavier Edwards. The 31-year-old pitched to a 2.42 ERA and a 4.28 FIP in 22.1 innings for the American... Read More

Marlins Acquire Xavier Edwards

The Miami Marlins acquired infielder Xavier Edwards from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Miami acquired Edwards and relief pitcher JT Chargois for right-handed pitching prospects Marcus Johnson and Santiago Suarez in a deal between the two clubs. Able to play second base, shortstop and third base, Edwards hit .246 with a .328 on-base percentage,... Read More

Tigers Acquire Steele Walker

The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Steele Walker in a trade on Tuesday. Detroit acquired the outfielder from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations, per a tweet from the Tigers' public relations Twitter account. Walker made his Major League debut this past season, hitting a home run in 16 plate appearances for the Texas Rangers.... Read More

Astros Add J.P. France To 40-Man Roster

The Houston Astros added pitching prospect J.P. France to the team's 40-man roster on Tuesday. The 27-year-old right-hander has spent the majority of the last two seasons, including all of the 2023 campaign, with the Astros' Triple-A affiliate. While there, he pitched to a 3.90 ERA and a 4.60 FIP in 110.2 innings over the... Read More

White Sox Agree To Terms With Nate Fisher

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Nate Fisher on a minor league deal, according to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday. Also, per Murray's tweet, Fisher will include an invitation to spring training. The 26-year-old made his Major League debut for the New York Mets this past... Read More

Mariners Willing To Move Jesse Winker

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly "willing to move Jesse Winker." Morosi tweeted: "#Mariners have discussed trade possibilities with multiple teams in recent days. Sources say they are willing to move Jesse Winker and either Chris Flexen or Marco Gonzalez. To this point, they are... Read More

Mets Claim Stephen Ridings Off Waivers

The New York Mets have claimed pitcher Stephen Ridings off waivers from the New York Yankees, the Mets announced in a tweet on Tuesday. Ridings, a 27-year-old right-hander, last appeared in the Majors during the 2021 campaign, allowing four hits, two walks, and an earned run in five innings while striking out seven batters. He'll... Read More

Royals Avoid Arbitration With Ryan O'Hearn

The Kansas City Royals have avoided arbitration with first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, agreeing to a contract for the 2023 season with the infielder, per a tweet from the team on Tuesday. The 28-year-old hit .239 for the Royals last season, logging a .290 on-base percentage and a home run in 145 plate appearances at the... Read More

Willson Contreras "Not Accepting" Qualifying Offer

Catcher Willson Contreras will reportedly not accept his qualifying offer from the Chicago Cubs, according to a tweet from ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Tuesday. The veteran is coming off one of his best seasons at the plate this past year. Contreras hit .243 in 487 plate appearances in 2022 to go along with a .349... Read More

Daulton Jefferies Outrighted

The Oakland Athletics outrighted right-hander Daulton Jefferies to Triple-A on Monday. The 27-year-old right-hander made eight starts for the American League West club in 2022, throwing 39.1 innings and logging a 5.72 ERA and a 3.77 FIP. He also chipped in with 28 strikeouts compared to just eight walks allowed. As of now, Oakland's rotation... Read More

Seth Lugo Reportedly Drawing Interest As A Starter

Free agent pitcher Seth Lugo is reportedly drawing interest from teams as a starting pitcher, per an article in The Athletic from Will Sammon. Lugo enjoyed a solid season out of the bullpen for the New York Mets in 2022, pitching to a 3.60 ERA and a 3.76 FIP in 65 innings of work. He... Read More

Cubs Grant Jason Heyward His Unconditional Release

The Chicago Cubs announced in a tweet on Monday that the team "granted OF Jason Heyward his unconditional release." Heyward has been with the Cubs since the 2016 season. Most recently, he hit .204 with a .278 on-base percentage, a home run and a stolen base in 151 plate appearances during the 2022 season. As... Read More

Martin Perez "Likely To Accept" Qualifying Offer

Per a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Monday, starting pitcher Martin Perez is reportedly likely to accept the Texas Rangers' qualifying offer. Morosi tweeted on Monday morning: "Source: LHP Martin Pérez is likely to accept the Rangers' Qualifying Offer by tomorrow's deadline, barring a change in his marketplace over the next 24 hours.... Read More

Tigers Outright Josh Lester

The Detroit Tigers outrighted infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A on Wednesday after the 28-year-old cleared waivers. Lester made his Major League debut this past season, going hitless in five plate appearances. He logged a .246 average to go along with a .311 on-base percentage, 29 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a 103 wRC+ in... Read More

Orioles Claim Daz Cameron Off Waivers

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Daz Cameron off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Cameron appeared in 21 games for the American League Central franchise in 2022, logging a .219 average, a .286 on-base percentage, a home run, and a pair of stolen bases in 70 plate appearances. He'll give the Orioles some additional outfield... Read More

Matt Brash Will Head To Spring Training As A Starter

According to a tweet from The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish on Wednesday, Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash will reportedly head to Spring Training as a starting pitcher. Divish tweeted: "Dipoto said they plan to have Matt Brash come to spring training stretched out as a starter for depth purposes, but will move him back to... Read More

James Paxton Exercises Player Option

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton has exercised his player option for next season and will return to the team. The veteran didn't pitch in the Majors in 2022 due to injury and has made just six combined starts since the start of the 2020 season, but has been plenty effective when healthy. In... Read More

Orioles Declining Jordan Lyles' Option

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly declining Jordan Lyles' $11 million option, per a tweet from The Athletic's Dan Connolly. Also per Connolly's tweet, regarding the Orioles and Lyles, "The sides will continue discussions, a source said, and so he could re-sign at a later date." The right-hander made 32 starts for the American League East... Read More

Reds Decline Mutual Option On Mike Minor

Per a tweet from the team on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds "have declined the 2023 mutual option on LHP Mike Minor, making him a free agent." Minor pitched to a 6.06 ERA and a 5.21 FIP in 98 innings over the course of 19 starts in his first season with the National League Central franchise.... Read More

Tigers Reportedly Interested In Willson Contreras

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers are reportedly interested in catcher Willson Contreras. Morosi tweeted: "#Tigers are looking at the catching market as the offseason begins. They're interested in free agent Willson Contreras, whom Scott Harris knows from his tenure in Chicago. @MLBNetwork." Contreras enjoyed a strong... Read More

Pablo Lopez Available Via Trade

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is reportedly available via trade. Heyman tweeted the following: "Biggest name hear available in trade so far is Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez. Fish need hitters! Came close to dealing him to Yankees at deadline in a... Read More

Padres Will Decline Wil Myers' Club Option

The San Diego Padres are reportedly declining outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers' $20 million club option, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday morning. Myers logged 286 plate appearances for the Padres last season, hitting .261 with a .315 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases... Read More

Zach Eflin Declines Option

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin has reportedly declined his $15 million option and will become a free agent, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday. The 28-year-old made 20 appearances for the Phillies, 13 of which were starts. He logged a 4.04 ERA and a 3.56 FIP in... Read More

Phillies Pick Up Aaron Nola's Option

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly picking up Aaron Nola's $18 million option. Heyman tweeted on Monday: "Phillies pick up Aaron Nola $18M option." The 29-year-old made 32 starts for the National League East franchise in the regular season, logging a 3.25 ERA and a... Read More

Yankees Exercise 2023 Club Option For Luis Severino

The New York Yankees exercised the team's 2023 club option for starting pitcher Luis Severino, per a tweet from the team on Monday morning. The 28-year-old right-hander made 19 starts for the American League East club last season, logging a 3.18 ERA and a 3.70 FIP while registering 112 strikeouts compared to just 30 walks... Read More

Justin Verlander t Game 5

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander will reportedly start the fifth game of the World Series, per a tweet from MLB.com's Brian McTaggart on Wednesday. The veteran right-hander has pitched to a 7.20 ERA, a 3.31 FIP, 19 strikeouts, and four walks in 15 innings this postseason. He previously logged a 1.75 ERA and a... Read More

Tigers Claim Sean Guenther

The Detroit Tigers claimed relief pitcher Sean Guenther off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, according to a tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account. The left-hander, who had Tommy John surgery in April, appeared in 14 games for the Marlins in 2021, logging a 9.30 ERA and a 4.10 FIP in 20.1... Read More

White Sox Set To Hire Pedro Grifol As Next Manager

According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to hire Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their manager. Olney tweeted on Tuesday, "Pedro Grifol, longtime coach with the Royals, is expected to be the next White Sox manager, an announcement that could come later... Read More