Kutter Crawford Likely Ready for Start of Camp

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (wrist) is expected to begin camp with the rest of the pitching staff, according to president of baseball operations Craig Breslow (via Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic). Crawford resumed throwing earlier this month, and as long as he stays healthy through spring training, he should compete for an […]

Patrick Sandoval is Throwing, Will Compete for a Roster Spot

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (elbow) has resumed throwing and is expected to begin camp with the rest of the pitching staff, according to president of baseball operations Craig Breslow (via Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic). Sandoval hasn't pitched in an MLB game since June 2024 due to elbow surgery. Boston inked him […]

Red Sox Prefer Marcelo Mayer at Third Base?

The Boston Red Sox continue to explore potential infield additions, but Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports that the organization prefers to play infielder Marcelo Mayer at third base. McCaffrey speculates that Mayer would be a strong fit at the hot corner, not only because he played well in Alex Bregman's absence last year, but […]

Ivan Herrera Begins Throwing, Role Remains Uncertain

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (elbow) began throwing earlier this month, and manager Oliver Marmol said that he should start hitting and defensive drills this week. Marmol wasn't ready to commit to an exact role for Herrera, who could catch or play left field. The skipper noted that spring training games don't offer the […]

Taylor Rogers Signs One-Year Deal With Twins

Free-agent relief pitcher Taylor Rogers is coming back to Minnesota after agreeing on a one-year, $2 million contract with the Twins. Rogers spent the first six seasons of his MLB career with the Twins, posting a career-high 30 saves in 2019 and earning an All-Star selection in 2021. He spent time with the Padres, Brewers, […]

Brandon Woodruff Having a Normal Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) is having a normal offseason, and his progress was a critical element to the team trading starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Mets, according to president of baseball operations Matt Arnold. Woodruff opted out of his deal but then accepted the qualifying offer from the Brewers this offseason, […]

Yankees Looking for Help Behind the Plate

The New York Yankees secured a big part of their lineup by re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger, but they're still looking to make some further tweaks to their roster. One item on the shopping list, according to New York Daily News' Gary Phillips, is a right-handed hitter who catches. All three of the Yankees' current catchers […]

Could Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones Be Available?

New York Yankees outfielders Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones could be shopped in trade offers after the Yankees locked up Cody Bellinger for the next five seasons. The Yankees have Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham to fill their everyday outfield spots, while Giancarlo Stanton will likely be the everyday DH. Dominguez and Jones each have […]

Are the Orioles Next Up for a Starting Pitcher?

According to a report from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, rival executives expect the Baltimore Orioles to be the next team to sign a top-tier starting pitcher from the free-agent market after the Mets filled their rotation by acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Brewers. The Orioles currently have Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Dean Kremer, […]

Jaxon Wiggins to Begin 2026 with Triple-A Iowa?

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins looked quite impressive in the 2025 campaign and enters the 2026 campaign ranked as the team's No. 3 prospect on MLB Pipeline and the overall No. 67 in the sport. Wiggins opened the 2025 season with High-A but needed only 26 1/3 innings to prove he was ready to […]

Dylan Beavers Not Guaranteed Full-Time Role to Begin Season?

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers may not be given full-time at-bats to open the 2026 season. The team's No. 2-ranked prospect, according to MLB.com, made his MLB debut in mid-August after an impressive run at Triple-A. Across 94 games with the Norfolk Tides last summer, the young outfielder posted .304/.420/.515 line with 18 home […]

Spencer Jones to Push for Early MLB Debut?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was in contention to make his MLB debut last season and should be in serious contention to earn the call to the Bronx in the first half of 2026. In 2025, Jones flashed immense power upside across the upper levels of the minor leagues but carried a high […]

Gage Jump a Name to Monitor in Spring Training

Athletics left-handed starting pitching prospect Gage Jump flashed solid upside in his first professional season and has put himself on the redraft radar heading into 2026. The Athletics selected Jump in the 2024 MLB Draft out of LSU. He currently sits as the team's No. 3-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the No. 60 overall in […]

Lazaro Montes to Contend for Early Triple-A Promotion?

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes will likely begin the 2026 season with Double-A Arkansas, but should be in the mix to push for a promotion to the top level given his previous experience at Double-A. In 2025, the budding power hitter began the campaign with High-A Everett, where he spent 51 games back in […]

Josue De Paula Emerging as Top Outfield Prospect

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula ended a very productive 2025 campaign and has seen his prospect stock soar over the last year. De Paula spent 98 of his 102 games with High-A Great Lakes, where he held a .264/.406/.421 lienr with an .827 OPS. He hit 16 doubles, 12 home runs, and […]

Arjun Nimmala Earns Invitation to Spring Training

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala will participate in major league spring training as a non-roster invite, according to an announcement from the team. Nimmala peaked at High-A in 2025, but he's regarded as one of the top young players in Toronto's farm system. In fact, he is listed as the Blue Jays' No. […]

Mets Designate Cooper Criswell for Assignment

The New York Mets have designated right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell for assignment, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Criswell spent all of 2025 in the Red Sox' organization, and while he mainly pitched at the Triple-A level, he did log 17.2 innings of work in the majors across seven appearances (one start). He posted a […]

Mets Acquire Tobias Myers in Four-Player Deal

The New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers in a four-player trade, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Shortstop prospect Jett Williams and pitching prospect Brandon Sproat are headed to the Brewers, while Myers joins All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta in the package headed back to New York. Myers is 27 years old and […]

Brandon Sproat Dealt to Brewers in Four-Player Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat from the New York Mets in a four-player trade, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Starter Freddy Peralta and reliever Tobias Myers are headed to the Mets, while Sproat joins shortstop prospect Jett Williams in the package headed back to Milwaukee. Sproat is 25 years […]

Brewers Acquire Jett Williams From Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired shortstop prospect Jett Williams from the New York Mets in a four-player trade, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Starter Freddy Peralta and reliever Tobias Myers are headed to the Mets, while Williams joins starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat in the package headed back to Milwaukee. Williams is 22 years […]

Mets Acquire Freddy Peralta From Brewers

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets have acquired right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for top infield prospect Jett Williams and right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Passan noted that another big-league pitcher is expected to head to New York in this return. Peralta is coming off one […]

Mets in Serious Talks to Acquire Freddy Peralta From Brewers

Updating a previous report, the New York Mets are in serious talks to acquire right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Infield prospect Jett Williams would be one of the pieces going to Milwaukee. A report earlier suggested that the Mets were hesitant to part […]

MLB Owners Expected to Push for Salary Cap

The Athletic's Evan Drellich writes that Major League Baseball owners are "raging" in the wake of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million deal to join the back-to-back World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Drellich adds that it's now "a 100 percent certainty" that MLB owners will push for a salary cap, according to a person […]

Mets Unwilling to Meet Brewers Asking Price for Freddy Peralta

So far, the New York Mets have been unwilling to meet the Milwaukee Brewers' asking price for right-hander Freddy Peralta, sources told Michael Marino. The Mets quickly ended a discussion with the Brewers about Peralta when right-hander Jonah Tong's name briefly came up. The Brewers also submitted an offer of right-hander Brandon Sproat and infielder […]

Twins Designate Vidal Brujan for Assignment

One week after claiming him off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, the Minnesota Vikings designated infielder Vidal Brujan for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for second baseman Tristan Gray, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Brujan was once a top-100 prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays' system, but he's […]

Angels Re-Sign Yoan Moncada

The Los Angeles Angels re-signed third baseman Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $4 million deal on Wednesday, sources told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Moncada, 30, will return to the Angels for a second season despite disappointing with a .234/.336/.448 slash line in 2025 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and 39 runs […]

Phillies Hope Andrew Painter Makes the Opening Day Rotation

The Philadelphia Phillies "hope" that top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will make the Opening Day rotation, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Painter was the Phillies' first-round pick in 2021, but he missed the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons due to Tommy John surgery, pushing back the ETA for his MLB debut. He tossed […]

Zack Wheeler Ahead of Schedule in Recovery?

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) continues to recover from thoracic outlet syndrome, and manager Rob Thomson indicated that the veteran right-hander could be ahead of schedule. It was previously reported that Wheeler's estimated return was sometime in May, but now, Thomson has told the media that the 35-year-old has been handling "a very […]

Mets Sign Luis Garcia to One-Year Deal

The New York Mets have signed free-agent relief pitcher Luis Garcia to a one-year, $1.75 million contract, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. The deal includes an additional $1.25 million in potential incentives. The veteran right-hander turns 39 years old next week and split last season with the Dodgers, Nationals, and Angels. He made […]

Twins Acquire Tristan Gray From Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins have acquired infielder Tristan Gray from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for catcher Nate Baez, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Gray, 29, was the Pirates' 13th-round pick out of Rice University in 2018. He was later traded to the Rays and made his MLB debut with Tampa Bay in 2023. […]