Blue Jays, Bo Bichette Avoid Arbitration

The Toronto Blue Jays and shortstop Bo Bichette reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year deal Tuesday to avoid arbitration in 2023 and cover his three years of arbitration eligibility, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Details of the deal were not disclosed, but the 24-year-old can become a free agent after the 2025 season. Bichette has... Read More

Ian Kinsler To Rejoin Rangers As Special Assistant To GM

The Texas Rangers announced Monday that former second baseman Ian Kinsler will rejoin the organization as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young. As part of his new role with the Rangers, Kinsler will be involved in player development at the Minor League level. He will first serve his duties as manager of Team... Read More

Pete Crow-Armstrong Gets Non-Roster Spring Training Invite

Chicago Cubs outfielder prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong was one of 32 players to receive a non-roster invite to spring training on Monday, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The team's top prospect will get a taste of the big leagues, although newly-signed outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger will start the season in center field with the Cubs. Over 101... Read More

Dodgers, Tony Gonsolin Agree To Two-Year Deal Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin on Tuesday by agreeing to a two-year, $6.65 million deal. Per the agreement, Gonsolin will be paid $3.25 million in 2023 and $3.4 million in 2024, with built-in incentives around how many starts he makes in 2024. The 28-year-old had an All-Star 2022 season,... Read More

Jose Leclerc The Front-Runner For Rangers Closer Role?

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young named several players currently on the roster as potential options to serve as the team's closer in an interview Saturday, per the Athletic's Levi Weaver. This included Jose Leclerc, Jonathan Hernandez, Ian Kennedy, Danny Duffy, Brett Martin, and Brock Burke. Joe Barlow would also be considered in this mix.... Read More

Reds Agree To Minor-League Deal With Chad Pinder

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reported Monday that the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a minor-league contract with free-agent utilityman Chad Pinder. The deal would include an invitation to big-league camp as a non-roster player. The 30-year-old spent most of his time in the outfield in 2022 with the A's, but he also saw time at first... Read More

Mets Expected To Make Bid On Shohei Ohtani In 2023

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Monday that the New York Mets are expected to pursue Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in 2023 should he enter free agency. The 28-year-old phenom would be in high demand given his elite hitting and pitching talent. Ohtani slashed .273/.356/.519 with 34 home runs, 95 RBI, and... Read More

Angels Have "Strong Interest" In Zack Britton

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Monday that the Los Angeles Angels have "strong interest" in free-agent relief pitcher Zack Britton if his price tag were to drop. The 35-year-old lefty was one of baseball's better relief pitchers from 2014-2020 with the Orioles and Yankees. However, a number of injuries limited Britton to just 19 innings... Read More

Scott Rolen Elected To Hall Of Fame Tuesday

Former third baseman Scott Rolen was the only one of the 28 candidates on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot to be elected on Tuesday, as reported on MLB Network. It was the 47-year-old's sixth year on the ballot. Rolen's 17-year career was spent with the Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, and Blue Jays. His career slash... Read More

Matt Barnes Designated For Assignment Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox officially designated relief pitcher Matt Barnes for assignment on Tuesday, per the Athletic's Jen McCaffrey. The move was made to make room for recently-signed outfielder Adam Duvall. The 32-year-old righty did see some high-leverage situations over the course of the 2022 season but ended with an 0-4 record, eight of 10... Read More

White Sox Interested In Nicky Lopez

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday that the Chicago White Sox have expressed interest in trading for Kansas City Royals second baseman/shortstop Nicky Lopez. However, the Royals are not eager to move Lopez, as they view him as an important depth player. The team's plan is to start Bobby Witt Jr. at shortstop, Michael Massey... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Wants Larger Outfield Role In 2023

Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez said on a Monday Zoom call that he does not want to serve as the team's primary DH in 2023. Jimenez did serve that role in 2022, as he was recovering from surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon behind his right knee. The good news is that... Read More

Yankees Will Likely Start Aaron Hicks In Left Field

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reported Monday that New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will likely be the team's starting left fielder for the 2023 season. General manager Brian Cashman said of Hicks, "I suspect he will be the guy that emerges, because he's still really talented and everything's there." The 33-year-old has spent much of his... Read More

Reds Agree With Alfredo Duno For $3.1 Million

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a deal with international catching prospect Alfredo Duno on Sunday worth $3.1 million, per MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. The 17-year-old is currently MLB.com's No. 4-ranked prospect on the international Top 50 Prospects list. Duno has been scouted for his fielding abilities, arm strength, and power potential. However, he will have to... Read More

Marlins Interested In Luis Arraez

The Athletic's Dan Hayes reported Tuesday that the Miami Marlins are interested in Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez. However, the Twins have reportedly attached a heavy price tag to the 2022 All-Star. The 25-year-old had a great season, slashing .316/.375/.420 with eight home runs 49 RBI, 88 runs scored, and four stolen bases in... Read More

Brewers, Brian Anderson Reach Agreement Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers and free-agent third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson reached an agreement Tuesday, pending a physical, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 29-year-old had a disappointing 2022 season with the Miami Marlins, slashing .222/.311/.346 with eight home runs and 28 RBI in 383 plate appearances while missing time... Read More

Red Sox Express Interest In Elvis Andrus, Jurickson Profar

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Monday that the Boston Red Sox have "expressed interest" in free-agent shortstop Elvis Andrus and free-agent second baseman/outfielder Jurickson Profar. The team will be without Trevor Story (elbow) for several months at least, as he recovers from elbow surgery, and they no longer have Xander Bogaerts, so either or both... Read More

Padres Could Be "All In" On Shohei Ohtani In 2023 Offseason

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Monday that the San Diego Padres are planning to be "all in" on starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani if he becomes a free agent in the 2023 offseason. The 28-year-old phenom has one year left on his contract with the Los Angeles Angels, so he could potentially be traded this... Read More

Red Sox, Jorge Alfaro Reportedly Agree To Minor League Deal

MLB.com's Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru reported Monday that the Boston Red Sox reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent catcher Jorge Alfaro. The Red Sox would reportedly pay Alfaro $2 million if he is added to the big league roster. The agreement would also include two opt-outs on June 1 and July 1 if he is... Read More

Joey Wendle On Red Sox's Radar

The Athletic's Chad Jennings reported Tuesday that the Boston Red Sox have Miami Marlins' infielder Joey Wendle on their radar as a potential external option to fill in for Trevor Story (elbow) as he recovers from an internal bracing procedure of the UCL in his right elbow. The 33-year-old bats left-handed and spent time at... Read More

Vaughn Grissom To Serve As Braves' Shortstop?

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said in an interview with the Athletic Tuesday that he is optimistic that Vaughn Grissom could serve as the team's primary shortstop. The 22-year-old spent time primarily at second base in 2022, but the team now has a hole at that position with Dansby Swanson signing with the Chicago... Read More

Giants Showing Interest In Gary Sanchez

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants are showing interest in free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez. The 30-year-old had another disappointing season at the plate with the Minnesota Twins, slashing .205/.282/.377 with 16 home runs and 61 RBI in 471 plate appearances in 2022. If he did join the Giants,... Read More

Mets Interested In Zack Britton

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the New York Mets are among the teams interested in free-agent relief pitcher Zack Britton. Britton was managed by current Mets manager Buck Showalter with the Baltimore Orioles and also has a close relationship with new Mets coach Dom Chiti. Britton has been a reliable high-leverage... Read More

Padres Interested In Nelson Cruz

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the San Diego Padres are among the teams interested in free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz. Padres general manager AJ Preller and Cruz were both with the Texas Rangers organization earlier in their careers. The 42-year-old finally took a step back in 2022, slashing .234/.313/.337 with 10... Read More

Chasen Shreve, Tigers Reach Minor-League Deal Monday

The Detroit Tigers and free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Chasen Shreve agreed to a one-year deal Monday with an invitation to spring training, per Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Shreve can earn up to $2 million if he pitches for the Tigers. The 32-year-old only pitched 26 1/3 innings with the New York Mets last season, compiling... Read More

Carlos Correa, Twins Talks Accelerate

The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that contract talks between the Minnesota Twins and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa have begun to accelerate. 19 days have passed since the New York Mets reached an agreement with Correa for 12 years, $315 million. This deal was never officially agreed to after concerns arose from... Read More

Brandon Belt, Blue Jays Agree To One-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays and free-agent first baseman Brandon Belt reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9.3 million deal Monday, per The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath. The agreement has yet to be made official. In his 12-year career with the San Francisco Giants, Belt slashed a respectable .261/.356/.458. However, he only managed a .213/.326/.350 slash line with... Read More

Brian Sabean Rejoins Yankees Front Office Tuesday

Baseball front-office veteran Brian Sabean has rejoined the New York Yankees as an executive advisor to senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman, the team announced Tuesday. Sabean began his baseball career with the Yankees as a scout in 1985 before earning a promotion to the director of scouting from 1986-1990, and then the... Read More

Romy Gonzalez, Lenyn Sosa Among Second Base Candidates

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn stated Tuesday that Romy Gonzalez and Lenyn Sosa are the team's leading candidates as internal options to start at second base, per Chicago Sun Times' Daryl Van Schouwen. Hahn also mentioned veteran Leury Garcia as a backup. Gonzalez had a poor 2022 season at the plate, slashing just... Read More

White Sox, Andrew Benintendi Finalize Deal Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox and free agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi finalized a five-year, $75 million deal Tuesday that includes a $3 million signing bonus, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The deal represents the largest guaranteed contract given out in franchise history. The 28-year-old will provide defensive stability in the White Sox's outfield as well as a... Read More