Jurickson Profar Signs With Atlanta

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Jurickson Profar. Last season, the 31-year-old posted a strong .280/.380/.459 line with 24 home runs and 10 doubles with the San Diego Padres. Under the hood, he generated a stellar .364 xwOBA and .282 xBA, placing him in the 92nd percentile in both […]

J.B. Bukauskas Outrighted By Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander J.B. Bukauskas cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. Bukauskas now has three days to accept or decline the outright assignment. If he accepts, he will be a non-roster invite to big-league spring training camp next month. If he declines the assignment, he'll become a free agent. The 28-year-old […]

Yankees Claim Allan Winans Off Waivers From The Braves

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Allan Winans off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, according to sources. The Braves designated Winans for assignment last week, and now he'll head to the American League East for the 2025 season. The 29-year-old former 17th-round pick by the New York Mets in 2018 out of Campbell […]

Brady House Invited To MLB Spring Training

The Washington Nationals have invited third base prospect Brady House to major-league spring training this year, which begins next month. Per MLB Pipeline, House is the team's No. 3 prospect. In addition to House, right-hander Jarlin Susana (No. 4), catcher Caleb Lomavita (No. 10), first baseman/third baseman Yohandy Morales (No. 9), third baseman Cayden Wallace […]

Xavier Edwards' Shoulder Feeling Better

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (shoulder), who had a breakout season in 2024, worked hard this offseason on his right-shoulder strength after suffering a shoulder impingement in 2022. The injury has affected the velocity and accuracy on his throws from the left side of the infield. But the 25-year-old was given a detailed throwing program […]

Lucas Giolito Ready To Be "Full-Go" For Spring Training

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (elbow) had an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last March and missed all of the 2024 season. However, he spent all of 2024 rehabbing in Boston and began throwing by September. He has already thrown four bullpen sessions this winter and is ready to be "full-go" by the […]

Andrew Knapp Announces Retirement From Professional Baseball

According to ABC Philadelphia, 33-year-old catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from professional baseball on his social media page. Knapp has played in seven MLB seasons after debuting in the 2017 season with the Philadelphia Phillies. Last summer, Knapp made just three appearances with the San Francisco Giants and tallied one hit with two strikeouts. […]

Cincinnati Acquires Arnaldo Lantigua From Los Angeles

According to Francys Romero, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded outfielder Arnaldo Lantigua to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for $1 million in international signing bonus money. The 19-year-old outfielder was signed by Los Angeles in January of 2023. Lantigua spent each of the previous two seasons in the Dominican Summer League. In 2023, Lantigua […]

DJ Stewart Signs Minor-League Deal With Pittsburgh

According to Mike Mayer of MetsMerized, outfielder DJ Stewart has signed a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stewart spent the past two seasons with the New York Mets after beginning his major league career with the Baltimore Orioles. Across 74 games last summer, Stewart held a .177/.325/.297 slash line with five home runs and […]

Padres, Twins In Trade Discussions Around Christian Vazquez

According to Dan Hayes and Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres have engaged in trade discussions around catcher Christian Vazquez. The Padres do not have a proven option behind Luis Campusano on their depth chart. Earlier this offseason, the Twins acquired Diego Cartaya and Mickey Gasper to bolster their […]

Alexis Diaz Began Throwing Earlier This Offseason

According to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz began his throwing program earlier this offseason. Diaz did this to set himself up for a strong start to the 2025 campaign. Diaz said, "I feel like since then, I've' been able to work on my throwing and get my arm loose and […]

Reds Talking With Carlos Estevez

According to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale, the Cincinnati Reds are engaged in talks with free-agent closer Carlos Estevez, who has saved 57 games the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies. Estevez was a first-time All-Star in 2023 and had a career-high 31 saves that year before combining for 26 […]

Jon Berti Heading To Chicago

Free-agent infielder Jon Berti and the Chicago Cubs agreed to one-year, $2 million deal on Wednesday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal includes $1.3 million in incentives. Berti will head to the National League Central and the north side of Chicago after spending last year with the New York Yankees, where he played […]

Michael Kopech's Forearm Injury May Be Overblown

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said on Wednesday that reports of a forearm injury for right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (forearm) have been overblown. Like many of the team's other pitchers during their World Series run last October, Kopech was "grinding" through a forearm issue. "I don't think there's anything of concern at this […]

Dodgers Plan For Roki Sasaki To Be In Opening Day Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said on Wednesday that the team's plan is to have Japanese rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki to be in the team's starting rotation on Opening Day as opposed to delaying him in his first MLB season to curb his workload. The 23-year-old international superstar has pitched a […]

Guardians Sign Riley Pint To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent right-hander Riley Pint to a minor-league deal. Pint is a former first-round pick (fourth overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2016 but has only appeared in five major-league games in relief since making his MLB debut in 2023. In 3 2/3 innings pitched for the […]

Cubs Targeting Several Relief Pitchers

According to Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are targeting several options to improve their bullpen. According to Sharma and Mooney, the Cubs were eyeing Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates before the Dodgers signed both. However, the team has begun to pivot and is reportedly showing interest in Kenley Jansen, […]

Dodgers Seeking Trade Partner For Ryan Brasier

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers are shopping right-handed pitcher Ryan Brasier. Nightengale noted that the Dodgers need to clear space off their 40-man roster for several new additions. On Tuesday, Nightengale reported that the Dodgers had reached a tentative agreement with right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates. Last season, Brasier was […]

Pedro Avila Designated For Assignment

According to the team, the Cleveland Guardians have designated right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Paul Sewald, who the team signed to a one-year $6 million contract earlier on Wednesday. Last season, Avila was deployed out of the Cleveland bullpen. Across 82 2/3 innings of work, the 28-year-old […]

Cubs Sign Reese McGuire To Minor-League Contract

According to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media, the Chicago Cubs have signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor-league deal. McGuire has spent the past two seasons with the Boston Red Sox. Last summer, the 29-year-old made 53 appearances in the majors and held a .209/.280/.295 line. He hit three home runs and swiped three […]

Tyler Matzek Will Throw For Scouts On Thursday

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek (elbow) will throw for scouts on Thursday in Irvine, California. Matzek logged only ten innings of work last season before suffering a season-ending elbow injury. While the southpaw has struggled over the past few seasons, he was a dominant part of the Atlanta […]

Guardians Sign Paul Sewald On Wednesday

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent right-handed reliever Paul Sewald to an undisclosed major-league contract for the 2025 season. The deal includes a mutual option for 2026. It was a rough 2024 season for Sewald in his final year with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as he missed time due to injury and […]

Blue Jays Sign Christian Bethancourt, Richard Lovelady To Minors Deals

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent catcher Christian Bethancourt and left-hander Richard Lovelady to minor-league deals with invites to major-league spring training on Wednesday. Bethancourt will compete with Tyler Heineman in camp for the right to serve as Alejandro Kirk's primary backup in 2025. Meanwhile, Lovelady has had success against lefty hitters in his career […]

Lou Trivino Works Out For Teams This Week

Free-agent right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow, shoulder) threw a bullpen session in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday in front of scouts and got his sinker up to 94 mph. Trivino is already drawing interest from several teams, and the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and […]

Pablo Lopez Named Twins Opening Day Starter

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that right-hander Pablo Lopez will get the nod for the team on Opening Day in 2025 on March 27 at the St. Louis Cardinals. Lopez, who was a first-time All-Star in his first year in Minnesota in 2023, went 15-10 for the Twins last year with a 4.08 ERA […]

Taylor Walls, Rays Avoid Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays and infielder Taylor Walls avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million deal. The contract includes a $2.45 million option for the 2026 season with a $50,000 buyout. The 28-year-old middle infield will return to Tampa this year to provide infield insurance for the Rays. His glove […]

Tim Anderson Signs Minor-League Deal With Angels

Former All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Anderson will look to return to the big leagues alongside manager and infield guru Ron Washington in Anaheim in 2025. The 31-year-old made the All-Star team in back-to-back seasons with the Chicago White So in 2021 and 2022 and […]

Kristian Campbell Will Compete For Starting Job At Second Base

According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Boston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell will be in the mix to compete for the starting second base job at spring training. Browne noted that Vaughn Grissom will likely be the other option. Grissom was given the starting job last summer but battled numerous injuries and logged only 31 […]

John Means Not Expected To Sign Soon

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports, free-agent pitcher John Means (elbow) is not expected to sign a contract for the 2025 season anytime soon. The left-hander underwent his second Tommy John surgery last June, and according to Kubatko, the industry perception is that Means will not find a suitor until much later in the offseason. […]

Alex Bregman Remains At Standstill With Detroit

According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers and free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman remain at a standstill in contract negotiations. The Tigers have been viewed as one of the favorites to land the Gold Glover throughout most of the offseason but have been unable to reach a final agreement. Bregman […]