Enrique Hernandez Undergoes Double-Hernia Surgery

Free-agent utility man Enrique Hernandez (hernia) underwent double-hernia surgery on Oct. 24 and is expected to resume baseball activities in three to four weeks. His condition helps explain why he wasn't the same both offensively and defensively for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. Hernandez's surgery was performed by Dr. William... Read More

A's Exercise Mark Kotsay's 2025 Option

The Oakland Athletics announced on Tuesday that they exercised manager Mark Kotsay's option for the 2025 season. The move comes after another trying season for the A's in which they went 50-112 in 2023 after going 60-102 in his first season as the skipper in 2022. The 47-year-old former big-league outfielder signed a three-year deal... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer From Mariners

The Seattle Mariners chose not to give a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, so the team won't receive draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this winter. If Hernandez doesn't re-sign with Seattle, it will leave them with a hole in right field and in the middle of their lineup heading... Read More

Marlins Don't Give Jorge Soler A Qualifying Offer

The Miami Marlins chose not to extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger opted out of the final year of his contract in 2024 for a chance to hit the open market this offseason. Soler will be even more attractive on the free-agent market this winter without... Read More

Cubs Extend Qualifying Offer To Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs formally extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder Cody Bellinger, ensuring they'll receive draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this offseason. Bellinger became a free agent when he declined his end of a $12.5 million mutual option for 2024. The 2019 National League MVP had a big-time bounce-back season... Read More

Tigers Pick Up Mark Canha's Option

The Detroit Tigers picked up the 2024 options on outfielder Mark Canha ($11.5 million) and catcher Carson Kelly ($3.5 million) on Monday. It's no surprise the Tigers picked up Canha's option after acquiring him on Saturday from the Milwaukee Brewers. The 34-year-old has a career .349 on-base percentage and hit a combined .262/.355/.400 slash line... Read More

Matt Chapman Wins Fourth Gold Glove

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman won his fourth career Gold Glove award in 2023, becoming the second third baseman in Blue Jays history to win the honor (Kelly Gruber in 1990). Chapman led all AL third baseman with 12 defensive runs saved, upping his career total to 92. Also winning Gold Gloves in... Read More

Jung Hoo Lee Being Targeted By Tigers

Korean star outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is being targeted by the Detroit Tigers, who are viewed as the front-runners to sign the 25-year-old. Lee is set to be posted on Monday night after Kiwoom of the KBO has ended its season. Lee has thrived in seven seasons in the KBO, which is largely viewed as... Read More

Stephen Vogt Hired To Manage Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt as the 45th manager in franchise history. The former big-league backstop replaces Terry Francona who managed the club for 11 seasons before stepping down due to a lengthy battle with health issues. Vogt, 39, played 794 MLB games as a catcher and hit .239 with 82 home runs... Read More

Carlos Mendoza Tabbed To Manage Mets

The New York Mets have hired former Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza as their new manager. Originally seen as finalists to land the highly-coveted Craig Counsell, they decided to go with Mendoza before Counsell was surprisingly hired by the Chicago Cubs. The 43-year-old Mendoza has spent the last four seasons as Aaron Boone's bench coach with... Read More

Craig Counsell Hired To Manage Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have hired former Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell as their new manager. Counsell will replace David Ross, who was under contract to manage the club in 2024. Hired by Milwaukee prior to the 2015 season, Counsell compiled a 707-625 record across nine seasons with the club, winning three NL Central titles while... Read More

Michael Conforto Will Stay With Giants

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto opted into his 2024 contract and will make $18 million next season. Conforto enjoyed his time in the Bay Area in 2023 after hitting .239/.334/.384 with 15 home runs, 14 doubles, 58 RBI, four stolen bases and 58 runs scored in 125 games for the Gigantes. He missed all... Read More

Braves Expected To Decline Option On Eddie Rosario

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario is likely going to be a free agent this week. The organization is reportedly leaning towards declining Rosario's $9 million club option for the 2024 season. The team hasn't officially declined it yet, but are expected to do so ahead of Monday's deadline. The 32-year-old was a key piece to... Read More

Tigers Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers

The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Blake Holub. Canha will now head to his third different team in the last year. The 34-year-old veteran began the 2023 campaign with the New York Mets, hitting .245 (63-for-257) with six homers, 29 RBI and seven... Read More

Cody Bellinger Declines Mutual 2024 Option

Outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger will be heading into free agency in 2024 after he declined his mutual option with the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger receives a $5 million buyout. Bellinger resurrected his career in Chicago this year and heads into free agency at 28. His .307/.356/.525 slash line with 26 home runs and 20 steals, combined... Read More

Johnathan Rodriguez Has Contract Purchased By Guardians

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez was selected to the 40-man roster. The 23-year-old led the system in average, home runs, RBI, OPS, and hits. He was selected in the third round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from the Carlos Beltran Academy in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez really grew into his power in 2022 when... Read More

Padres To Interview Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Position

The San Diego Padres will interview New York Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza this weekend for their managerial position after they let Bob Melvin walk following the disappointing 2023 campaign. The 43-year-old Mendoza will be the fourth candidate interviewed by the Friars. Internal candidates Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty are still considered the favorites, but sources... Read More

Whit Merrifield's 2024 Option Declined

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Thursday that second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield's $18 million mutual option for the 2024 season has been declined by both sides. Merrifield will now hit the open market this offseason, as expected. The Blue Jays definitely weren't going to pay Merrifield $18 million next year after he lost playing time... Read More

Guardians Claim Alfonso Rivas Off Waivers From Pirates

The Cleveland Guardians claimed first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Rivas started the 2023 season with the San Diego Padres before ending in Pittsburgh. In 48 combined games (40 with the Bucs), Rivas slashed .229/.303/.422 with three home runs, 10 doubles, a triple, 15 RBI, one stolen base and... Read More

Padres Reunite With Tucupita Marcano

The San Diego Padres claimed infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano (knee) off waivers on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In a corresponding move, the Padres outrighted catcher Chandler Seagle and right-hander Drew Carlton off their 40-man roster. Marcano will return to the Padres organization after spending his rookie MLB campaign with the Friars in 2021. He will... Read More

Jorge Soler To Opt Out Of Final Year Of His Deal

The Miami Marlins have been informed that outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler will exercise his opt-out clause on the final year of his three-year deal with the team, according to sources. It makes sense after Soler clubbed 36 home runs as a first-time All-Star in his second year in Miami in 2023. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger... Read More

Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco Have Club Options Exercised By Twins

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler and second baseman Jorge Polanco both had their 2024 club options exercised by the club on Thursday. The decisions were widely expected after Kepler and Polanco both enjoyed quality campaigns at the plate in 2023. Kepler, who will earn $10 million next season, posted a career-high batting average of .260... Read More

Royals Designate Nate Eaton For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Nate Eaton for assignment on Thursday and also reinstated eight players from the 60-day injured list now that the World Series has concluded. In his second major-league season in 2023, Eaton went 4-for-53 (.075) with an RBI, three stolen bases and two runs scored in 28 games played. In... Read More

Nationals Decline Option On Victor Robles

The Washington Nationals declined their $3.3 million 2024 club option on outfielder Victor Robles (back) on Thursday. Robles remains under team control and is eligible for salary arbitration this offseason. The 26-year-old former top prospect has been a bust for the Nationals to this point and played in only 36 games in 2023 due to... Read More

Astros Haven't Started Interviewing Managerial Candidates

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that the team has not started interviewing managerial candidates yet. The Astros will need to replace Dusty Baker this offseason after he retired following four fruitful seasons as the skipper. In house, the Astros are expected to interview bench coach Joe Espada, who has been close... Read More

Travis Jankowski Making Another Start In Game 5

The Texas Rangers don't really have any reason to change up their lineup after putting up 11 runs in the victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. Now that outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) is off the World Series roster, Travis Jankowski will make a second straight start in... Read More

Orioles Claim Sam Hilliard Off Waivers From Braves

The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Sam Hilliard (heel) off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and designated right-hander Joey Krehbiel for assignment in a corresponding move. Before missing the end of the regular season in 2023 due to a heel injury, Hilliard went 17-for-72 (.236) with three home runs, five doubles, six RBI, four... Read More

Jonathan Davis, Enmanuel De Jesus, Jeff Lindgren Outrighted

The Miami Marlins outrighted outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) and pitchers Enmanuel De Jesus and Jeff Lindgren to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Davis loses his roster spot after having season-ending surgery on his right knee back in early July. He has been running since close to the end of the regular season, though, so he should... Read More

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? AFL Week 5: Jacob Hurtubise, A.J. Vukovich, Darius Vines, Carson Spiers

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) heads into a showcase weekend this week as the league's Fall Stars game will be held Sunday after the Home Run Derby is held on Saturday. That will leave just three regular season games in the season once that showcase weekend is complete. Also, this coming weekend will be First... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 11/1/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday and Happy November baseball, RotoBallers! It's Game 5 of the World Series tonight, and today is my final baseball DFS article of the year. Hopefully, I've helped more than hurt your DFS prospects in 2023, and I'm already looking forward to the... Read More