Rangers Planning To Give Qualifying Offer To Martin Perez

The Texas Rangers are planning to give left-hander Martin Perez the $19.65 million qualifying offer by the deadline on Thursday. It makes sense after Perez had the best season of his career in 2022, going 12-8 with a career-low 2.89 ERA (3.26 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, a career-high 169 strikeouts and 69 walks in 196 […]

Jose Ramirez Undergoes Successful Surgery

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (thumb) underwent successful right thumb surgery on Wednesday to fix the ulnar collateral ligament injury that he suffered in June. Ramirez is expected to resume baseball activity in six to eight weeks. The 30-year-old All-Star played through the injury, but his power production definitely took a dip in the […]

Justin Verlander Opts Out Of His Contract

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent. Verlander could have stayed in Houston for $25 million in 2023, but he should be able to get much more on a multi-year deal on the open market. The 39-year-old right-hander missed all of 2021 after having […]

Surgery On The Table For Blake Treinen

The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) are discussing the best way to move forward with the shoulder injury that kept him out for most of the 2022 season. Surgery is among the options being discussed. Treinen made only three relief appearances in April before he injured his right shoulder, and he […]

Mets Make Mychal Givens A Free Agent

The New York Mets declined relief pitcher Mychal Givens' $3.5 million mutual option for the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Givens is now a free agent. The Mets acquired Givens from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline in early August, and he had a 4.79 ERA (4.22 FIP), a […]

Nick Anderson Outrighted By The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted right-handed relief pitcher Nick Anderson on Wednesday, according to sources. Anderson is now on waivers and the other 29 teams can now add him to their major-league roster. If he clears waivers, he will remain in Tampa's minor-league system. Injuries have derailed Anderson's career since 2020. He pitched in just […]

Padres, Nick Martinez Discussing Contract Restructure

The San Diego Padres and right-hander Nick Martinez have discussed the possibility of restructuring his contract. It would be a surprise if Martinez didn't end up staying in 2023, but his playoff performance didn't hurt his potential free-agent market. The 32-year-old was solid in his first year for the Friars in a swing role, going […]

Dodgers Likely To Give Qualifying Offer To Tyler Anderson

There's a good chance that the Los Angeles Dodgers will extend the $19.65 million qualifying offer to All-Star left-hander Tyler Anderson, according to sources. Not many people expected Anderson, 32, to have a breakout season in 2022, but he did. The veteran southpaw went 15-5 with a 2.57 ERA (3.31 FIP), a 1.00 WHIP, 138 […]

Garrett Whitlock Expected To Be A Starter

The Boston Red Sox told right-hander Garrett Whitlock that he will almost certainly be used as a starting pitcher in 2023, according to general manager Brian O'Halloran. The team also plans to have Tanner Houck build up as a starter, but there's still a chance he's used out of the bullpen. Whitlock had arthroscopic right […]

Red Sox, Rafael Devers Not Close To Extension

The Boston Red Sox and third baseman Rafael Devers plan to continue to talk about a long-term deal and have mutual interest in getting something done, but as of now, the two sides aren't close on anything, according to sources. Devers wants to resolve the talks before the start of the 2023 season. There's a […]

Kolby Allard Shipped To The Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Kolby Allard from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Jake Odorizzi and cash considerations. Allard returns to Atlanta after they took him in the first round of the 2015 draft. The 25-year-old southpaw made only 10 relief appearances for Texas in 2022 and had a rough 7.29 […]

Rangers Acquire Jake Odorizzi From The Braves

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Kolby Allard. Odorizzi began the 2022 season with the Houston Astros and was traded to the Braves in August. He finished the year 6-6 with a combined 4.40 ERA (4.28 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, 86 […]

Bryce Harper To Be Evaluated On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said at the GM meetings this week that outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will have his torn right UCL evaluated on Monday. Harper being able to avoid surgery seems unlikely, and he could also end up needing Tommy John surgery, but we won't know until early next week. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dusty Baker Officially Returning In 2023

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is officially returning to the team on a one-year deal for the 2023 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Baker, 73, earned his first World Series title with the team in his 25th season as a skipper as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. General manager James Click's […]

Michael Conforto Drawing Interest

Agent Scott Boras suggested that free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto is drawing broad interest across the league already this offseason. "It is Christmas for the Confortos," Boras said. Boras is notorious for drumming up interest in his clients in the most grandiose of ways, so we should take this with a grain of salt. Conforto underwent […]

Trey Mancini, Will Smith Become Free Agents

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini and relief pitcher Will Smith have become free agents after the team declined to pick up their options for the 2023 season. Mancini had a $10 million mutual option for next year, while Smith's 2023 option was worth $13 million. Mancini wasn't playing every day in Houston after they […]

Twins Decline Miguel Sano's Club Option Monday

The Minnesota Twins declined first/third baseman Miguel Sano's $14.25 million club option Monday, per MLB's Do-Hyoung Park. The option included a $2.75 million buyout. Sano signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Twins after hitting 34 homers in 2019, and while he did hit 30 HR in 2021, he hasn't hit above .223 since […]

Twins Decline Dylan Bundy's Club Option Monday

The Minnesota Twins declined starting pitcher Dylan Bundy's $11 million club option Monday, per MLB's Do-Hyoung Park. The option included a $1 million buyout. The 29-year-old turned in some strong starts in 2022 but ended the season with a disappointing 8-8 record, 4.89 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 15.8% strikeout rate in 29 starts and 140 […]

Dodgers Decline Jimmy Nelson's Club Option Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson's $1.1 million club option Tuesday, per MLB's Thomas Harrigan. Nelson underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2021 and did not pitch in 2022, but recorded a solid 1.86 ERA and 37.9% strikeout rate in 29 innings pitched out of the bullpen prior to the surgery. The […]

Oscar Colas Could Start 2023 Season In Outfield With White Sox

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Tuesday during Day 1 of MLB's General Managers Meetings that outfield prospect Oscar Colas could be an in-house option to start at right field, per the Athletic's James Fegan. AJ Pollock declined his $13 million player option Tuesday, opening an outfield spot for the team. Hahn said […]

Drew Smyly Declines Option, Considering Cubs Reunion

Starting pitcher Drew Smyly declined his $10 million mutual option with the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, but remains in contact with the club on a possible new deal, per NBC Sports' Gordon Wittenmyer. The 33-year-old had a nice bounce-back 2022 season, going 7-8 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 20.4% strikeout rate over 22 starts […]

Sean Murphy A Topic Of Trade Talks For A's

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said Tuesday that catcher Sean Murphy was mentioned numerous times during Day 1 of MLB's General Managers Meetings, per MLB's Martin Gallegos. Forst said, "He's obviously a popular topic of discussion when I talk to other clubs". The 28-year-old is under the team's control through the 2025 season and […]

Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

Dodgers Claim Luke Williams Off Waivers From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Luke Williams off waivers on Tuesday from the Miami Marlins. Williams spent the 2022 season with the San Francisco Giants (eight games) and the Marlins, hitting a combined .236/.287/.315 with a homer, six RBI, 21 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 136 plate appearances and 79 games in […]

A's Sign Kevin Cron To Minor League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent first baseman Kevin Cron to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The son of assistant hitting coach Chris Cron, the 29-year-old is being assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Since a big year at Triple-A Reno in 2019, Cron has struggled at the plate and went 0-for-17 with seven strikeouts in […]