Blade Tidwell, Dom Hamel Will Compete For 2025 Debut

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets pitching prospects Blade Tidwell and Dom Hamel should compete for a major league debut during the 2025 season. Sammon noted that he expects both of these young arms to be "merit consideration" when the Mets need additional pitching depth later in the season. While both […]

White Sox Designate Steven Wilson For Assignment

According to the team, the Chicago White Sox have designated right-handed pitcher Steven Wilson for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Brandon Eisert, who the team signed on Friday. Wilson logged 34 2/3 with the White Sox last summer and held a 5.71 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP. He generated a strong 31.0 […]

Rays Invite Tres Barrera, Connor Seabold To Spring Training

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays are inviting catcher Tres Barrera and right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold to spring training as non-roster players. Barrera spent time with the Nationals and Cardinals. Across 57 MLB contests, the backstop posted a .228/.313/.310 slash line with two home runs. In 169 contests […]

Brian Navarreto Inks Minor-League Deal With Miami

According to Isaac Azout of the Miami Herald, the Miami Marlins have signed catcher Brian Navarreto to a minor-league contract. Navarreto will not be invited to spring training. Navarreto spent an earlier stint with the Miami Marlins from 2020 through 2021. He appeared in just two MLB games and went 2-for-5 with one strikeout. Last […]

Dylan Coleman Signs Minor-League Contract With Baltimore

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Baltimore Orioles have signed right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman to a minor-league contract. Coleman logged just one inning in the majors last season. He logged a career-high 68 frames during the 2022 season and posted a solid 2.78 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP. Coleman spent most of his 2024 […]

Giancarlo Stanton Will Not Play Every Day

According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will be given maintenance days throughout the season to ensure he is healthy for the stretch run. General manager Brian Cashman noted that Stanton would not play every day "because he'll get hurt." Stanton has played less than 130 games in […]

David Fry Targeting May Return

According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, Cleveland Guardians catcher David Fry (elbow) could return to the batter's box in May or June. Meisel noted that given Fry's recovery process from Tommy John, he will not be able to contribute defensively but should be able to return to the batter's box early into the season. […]

Ben Brown Could Be Deployed In High-Leverage Situations

According to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown (neck) could be deployed as a high-leverage reliever. Brown was sidelined since June of 2024 due to a neck injury but was cleared to have a normal throwing program during the offseason. However, given that the Cubs rotation has […]

Matt Shaw Viewed As The "Favorite" To Land Third Base Job

According to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw is viewed as the "favorite" to land the starting third base job entering spring training. With the team parting ways with Isaac Paredes earlier in the offseason, it appears to be Shaw's job to lose. While the team […]

Eury Perez Throwing Bullpens, Remains On Track For Midseason Return

According to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (elbow) has been throwing bullpens and remains on track for a midseason return. The young right-hander says he feels "very good" and is at about "75 percent" regarding his recovery process. The former top prospect underwent Tommy John surgery last April. Perez […]

Allan Winans Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A

According to the team, New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Allan Winans has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A. However, the team did invite Winans to attend spring training as a non-roster invite. Winans has spent most of his professional career with the Atlanta Braves. Last summer, Winans logged just seven 2/3 innings and […]

Alika Williams Outrighted To Triple-A

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, second baseman Alika Williams has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A. The Pirates designated Williams for assignment earlier in the week to make room on the roster for Tim Mayza. Williams logged 37 games in Pittsburgh last season and held a .207/.242/.299 line. He hit four doubles and […]

Cade Marlowe Outrighted To Triple-A

According to the team, Seattle Mariners outfielder Cade Marlowe has been outrighted to Triple-A. Marlowe was designated for assignment earlier this week and will now open the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma. Last season, Marlowe appeared in eight contests for the Mariners and held a .250/.333/.250 line. He did not tally an extra-base hit. In […]

Anthony Rendon Likely Entering Camp In Reserve Role

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is expected to open camp as the team's No. 2 third baseman. Earlier this week, the Angles signed third baseman Yoan Moncada to a one-year deal, and he is expected to open spring training as the team's top option. […]

Yoan Moncada Expected To Start In Los Angeles

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Yoan Moncada is expected to start at the hot corner for the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran third baseman signed a one-year deal with the Angels earlier this week and is expected to open camp as the team's starting third baseman. Anthony Rendon has been viewed […]

Padres Sign Jason Heyward

According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a contract. Lin noted that Heyward is expected to share time in left field with Connor Joe who the team acquired earlier on Friday evening. Heyward opened the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers but eventually ended his […]

Carlos Narvaez The Favorite For Backup Catching Duties

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez appears to have the upper hand to win the backup catching role behind starter Connor Wong to begin the 2025 season. Boston acquired Narvaez from the division-rival New York Yankees at the winter meetings. The 26-year-old made his big-league debut last year but […]

Connor Wong Adds Muscle This Offseason

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox Connor Wong looked noticeably stronger at Fenway Fest after he spent the offseason "eating a lot" in order to make himself more durable. Wong hit .327 with an .857 OPS through the end of June last season but tailed off offensively in the second half, both […]

Nick Sogard Likely To Begin At Triple-A

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox infielder Nick Sogard will be in the mix for a bench role during spring training, but he will likely start the 2025 season at Triple-A Worcester and serve as depth for the Red Sox as an extra bat. Sogard made his major-league debut in 2024 and […]

Jhonathan Diaz Becomes A Free Agent

Seattle Mariners left-hander Jhonathan Diaz cleared waivers on Friday and elected to become a free agent. In another move, outfielder Cade Marlowe cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. Diaz was designated for assignment recently by Seattle to make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Casey Legumina. The 28-year-old Venezuelan southpaw is now […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Expected To See Starting Opportunities

According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Atlanta Braves pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to see starting opportunities early in the season. O'Brien noted that with Spencer Strider (elbow) set to open the season on the injured list, Smith-Shawver should be in the mix for starts early on. Smith-Shawver made his MLB debut during […]

Connor Joe Inks Deal With San Diego

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the San Diego Padres have signed outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe to a contract. Earlier in the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered the 32-year-old. Joe has spent the previous two seasons in the Steel City. During this stint, Joe held a .238/.330/.396 slash line with 53 doubles, […]

Brandon Sproat Should Reach The Majors In The Second Half

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat will likely make his big league debut sometime in the second half. Sammon noted the top prospect in the New York system will open the season at the Triple-A level. Last summer, Sproat made his professional debut and performed very […]

Ronny Mauricio Expected To Open The Season At Triple-A

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) will likely open the 2025 season with Triple-A Syracuse. Given the recent signing of Pete Alonso, there is one less spot open in the infield for Mauricio. Sammon also noted that the team will likely "take things slow" with Mauricio […]

Orioles Designate Daz Cameron For Assignment

According to the team, the Baltimore Orioles have designated outfielder Daz Cameron for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Roansy Contreras, who the team claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees earlier on Friday. Last season, Cameron logged 66 contests with the Oakland Athletics. During this stint, the 28-year-old posted a .200/.258/.329 […]

Orioles Claim Roansy Contreras Off Waivers From Yankees

Right-hander Roansy Contreras is on the move again after the Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees. Contreras has now been claimed on waivers five times this offseason, with this being the second time Baltimore has scooped him up. In corresponding moves, the O's designated outfielder […]

Jeurys Familia Looking To Make MLB Comeback

MLB.com's Francys Romero reports that free-agent right-hander Jeurys Familia is working out with the intention of making a comeback to MLB. The 12-year-old Dominican veteran is currently training under Puerto Rican Hector Berrios, who also works with Boston Red Sox left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman. Familia, who will turn 36 years of age this October, didn't […]

Cubs Invite Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos To Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs are bringing infield prospects Matt Shaw and James Triantos, and catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros to major-league spring training this year as non-roster invites. Per MLB Pipeline, Shaw is ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in baseball, with Triantos checking in at No. 73, and Ballesteros at No. 69. If the Cubs […]

White Sox Sign Brandon Drury, Tristan Gray

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they agreed to terms with free-agent infielders Brandon Drury and Tristan Gray on minor-league deals that include non-roster invites to spring training. Drury fell apart in his second year with the Angels in 2024 to the tune of a .169/.242/.228 lash line with four homers, 15 RBI […]

Trey Mancini, Diamondbacks Agree To Minor-League Deal

Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger didn't play at all in 2024 but has remained in shape and will now get his chance to resurface in the big […]