Mets Sign Abraham Almonte To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed outfielder Abraham Almonte, right-handers Tommy Hunter and Jimmy Yacabonis and infielder Jose Peraza to minor-league deals on Friday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Right-hander Sean Reid-Foley was also signed to a minor-league deal. Almonte opened the 2022 season with the Milwaukee Brewers and was eventually traded to the […]

Three Teams Interested In Rich Hill

Along with the Baltimore Orioles, the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent left-hander Rich Hill this offseason, according to sources. Hill will be 43 years old for the 2023 season, but he can still be a respectable innings-eater at the back end of a starting rotation. He went 8-7 with a […]

Yankees Sign Michael Hermosillo To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed outfielder Michael Hermosillo and right-hander Demarcus Evans to minor-league deals. Hermosillo, 27, played in just 47 games for the Chicago Cubs over the last two seasons, hitting .144/.246/.278 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and one stolen base in 111 plate appearances. In five major-league seasons, he's […]

Oneil Cruz Tweaks His Ankle In Winter Ball

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) suffered what is believed to be a mild ankle injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, according to sources. Cruz will be out at least through the weekend as he undergoes further testing. Because it's expected to be a minor ankle injury, Cruz should be just fine […]

Max Kepler Drawing A Lot Of Trade Interest

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is drawing a lot of trade interest following the Twins' signing of outfielder and left-handed slugger Joey Gallo on Friday. The Twins have accumulated an abundance of left-handed-hitting corner outfielders. Kepler was already a strong trade candidate before the signing of Gallo, but now he seems even more likely to […]

Red Sox Acquire Wyatt Mills From Royals

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Wyatt Mills from the Kansas City Royals on Friday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Jacob Wallace. To make room for Mills on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment. In his second MLB season in 2022, Mills had a 4.60 ERA (3.62 FIP), […]

Triston Casas Likely To Start At First Base Next Year

The Boston Red Sox had a show of faith for infielder Triston Casas to start at first base on Opening Day in 2023 after they designated veteran Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday. Casas made his debut with Boston last year and hit .197/.358/.408 with five home runs, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and a […]

Juan Soto To Play In Dominican League Playoffs

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto plans to play in the Dominican Professional Baseball League during their postseason next week for Tigres del Licey, according to Grandes en Los Deportes. The two-time All-Star could make his debut as early as Monday when the semifinals begin. The 24-year-old Soto began the 2022 season with the Washington […]

Red Sox Designate Eric Hosmer For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday. Hosmer was traded from the San Diego Padres to the Red Sox at the Aug. 2 deadline, but there's a good chance he won't be returning to the organization in 2023. The 33-year-old hit a combined .268/.334/.382 with a .716 OPS, eight […]

Trevor May In Agreement With The A's

The Oakland Athletics and right-hander Trevor May agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old reliever will receive a $1 million signing bonus and can make another $500,000 in performance bonuses. The 2022 season wasn't May's best, as he dealt with arm injuries and finished […]

Joey Gallo Heads Back To AL, Agrees With Twins

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year deal worth $11 million with free-agent outfielder Joey Gallo on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The former two-time All-Star had the worst season of his career in 2022 with the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 126 games. The left-handed slugger hit […]

Andrew Benintendi Goes To White Sox On Five-Year Deal

The Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi agreed to a five-year deal worth $75 million on Friday. Benintendi began the 2022 season playing for the Kansas City Royals, but he was acquired by the New York Yankees after 93 games and played in 33 games in the Bronx before his season ended prematurely […]

Royals Add Brooks Kriske On Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed right-handers Brooks Kriske and Cody Poteet, catcher Jakson Reetz and outfielder Seuly Matias to minor-league deals on Thursday. Kriske spent 2022 pitching in Japan and will now head back to the States. In two major-league seasons in 2020 and 2021 with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, Kriske had […]

Dodgers Acquire Yonny Hernandez From The A's

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Yonny Hernandez from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Hernandez played in just 12 major-league games with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2022, going 2-for-24 (.083) with no home runs or RBI, two stolen bases and four strikeouts. In his rookie season in 2021 with the […]

Braves Sign Ehire Adrianza To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Ehire Adrianza to a minor-league deal on Friday with an invite to big-league spring training. Adrianza will be a non-roster invite. The 33-year-old super-utility player will return to the Braves after spending the 2021 season with them. He started last season with the Washington Nationals before eventually being traded […]

Johnny Cueto and Sean Murphy: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so […]

Omar Narvaez Joins Mets On One-Year Deal

The New York Mets and free-agent catcher Omar Narvaez agreed to a one-year deal worth $8 million on Thursday that includes a $7 million player option for the 2024 season. Narvaez comes to Queens after serving as the Milwaukee Brewers' primary catcher over the last three years. He made the All-Star team for the first […]

Carlos Rodon Lands Six-Year Deal From Yankees

The New York Yankees agreed to a six-year, $162 million deal with free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon on Thursday. The deal include a full no-trade clause. Even after adding starters Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling, the Giants reportedly were still trying to re-sign Rodon. However, the Yankees always seemed like the favorites to land the back-to-back […]

Brandon Crawford Set To Switch Positions

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has played 1,525 career games at shortstop in his career, but he's been informed that he'll be moving from the 6 after the team signed Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350 million deal this week. The four-time Gold Glover has become the greatest shortstop in Giants history, but he […]

Phillies Interested In Seth Lugo As A Reliever

The Philadelphia Phillies are showing interest in free-agent right-hander Seth Lugo, but likely as a relief pitcher. Lugo prefers to start and has received a lot of interest this offseason for a rotation spot, with the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals among his other suitors. The 33-year-old veteran was very solid […]

Rafael Devers Extension Is Boston's Top Priority

The Boston Red Sox's No. 1 priority this offseason is giving third baseman Rafael Devers a long-term contract extension, according to sources. "They have to give him whatever he wants," one baseball executive said. "Can they really let him go, too?" The Red Sox attempted to re-sign shortstop Xander Bogaerts this offseason, but he ended […]

Trevor Story Expected To Start At Shortstop In 2023

With shortstop Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is the current favorite to start at the 6 to open the 2023 season. However, an outside addition can't be discounted, and the Red Sox are reportedly very serious in signing free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, which would in turn keep Story […]

Red Sox Designate Jeter Downs For Assignment

To make room on the Boston Red Sox's 40-man roster after the signing of outfielder Masataka Yoshida, the team designated infielder Jeter Downs for assignment on Thursday. Once a top prospect that was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Downs' stock has taken a major hit. […]

Red Sox Seriously Considering Dansby Swanson

The Boston Red Sox appear to be seriously considering star free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson now. Bringing Swanson aboard would allow them to keep Trevor Story at second base. Swanson's free-agent market is in very good shape, with the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves among the other teams interested. Boston made a […]

Diamondbacks Agree With Scott McGough

The Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent right-hander Scott McGough agreed on a two-year deal on Thursday that includes a mutual option for the 2025 season. In a corresponding move, Tyler Gilbert was designated for assignment. McGough pitched overseas in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan in 2022 and posted a strong 2.35 ERA in 53 2/3 innings […]

Adam Frazier Heading To Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with free-agent second baseman Adam Frazier on Thursday. Frazier had one of his worst years in the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners last year, slashing .238/.301/.311 with only three home runs, 42 RBI, 61 runs scored and a career-high 11 stolen bases in 602 […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Expected To Be Involved In Platoon

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said the team didn't talk of a platoon at all when they pitched him to sign with them. He signed to be the team's starting center fielder and expects to play every day. In Kiermaier's mind, the center field job is his to lose, with George Springer set to […]

Spencer Steer To Get A Look At Third Base

The rebuilding Cincinnati Reds plan to give infielder Spencer Steer a long look at third base going into next season, according to manager David Bell. Steer played in his first 28 major-league games in 2022, going 20-for-95 (.211) with two home runs, eight RBI and 12 runs scored in 108 plate appearances. Most of the […]

Elly De La Cruz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster in 2023 with only 47 games played above Single-A ball, but he'll still draw plenty of attention in spring training. The shortstop/third baseman is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 14 prospect in all of baseball, so De […]

Reds Hope Nick Senzel Will Be Ready For Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) had surgery for a broken bone in his toe last month and continues to use a scooter to get around. However, the Reds are hopeful that Senzel will be ready for the start of spring training next year. Despite his struggles early in his career, he remains the top […]