Richard Lovelady Non-Tendered, Expected To Rejoin Royals

The Kansas City Royals have non-tendered pitcher Richard Lovelady, but he is expected to rejoin the team with a minor-league deal. The left-handed Lovelady appears unlikely to pitch in 2022 after having his 2021 seasoned cut short by Tommy John surgery. Before sustaining the injury, he was performing quite well, putting up a 3.48 ERA […]

Braves Non-Tender Johan Camargo, Richard Rodriguez

The Atlanta Braves have opted not to tender contracts to three players, including relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez and utilityman Johan Camargo. Jasseel De La Cruz will also be looking to link up with a new team. Rodriguez is the most notable name of the bunch, as he pitched to a 2.94 ERA and 0.93 WHIP […]

Raisel Iglesias Returns To Angels On Four-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angles and closer Raisel Iglesias agreed to a four-year deal on Tuesday night, according to a source familiar with the deal. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is worth $58 million. The 31-year-old right-hander turned down the team's qualifying offer, but he'll return to Anaheim after an excellent 2021 […]

Mets Non-Tender Robert Gsellman

The New York Mets non-tendered reliever Robert Gsellman, right-hander Stephen Nogosek and outfielder Mark Payton on Tuesday, making them all free-agents. The 28-year-old Gsellman missed most of the 2021 season while rehabbing a torn right lat muscle. He had a 3.77 ERA in 28 2/3 innings and was more effective than he was in 2020, […]

Daniel Vogelbach, John Curtiss Non-Tendered By Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach and reliever John Curtiss were non-tendered by the team on Tuesday after Milwaukee reached one-year deals with first baseman Rowdy Tellez, utility man Jace Peterson and reliever Jandel Gustave. Vogelbach and Curtiss are now free agents. With Tellez the preferred left-handed-hitting power option at first base, Vogelbach was expendable. […]

Twins Claim Trevor Megill Off Waivers

The Minnesota Twins have claimed right-handed pitcher Trevor Megill off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, according to a tweet from Dustin Morse, who works in the Twins' communications department. Megill made his Major League debut for the Cubs last season, throwing 23.2 innings while registering 30 strikeouts and eight walks. He pitched to an 8.37 […]

Nationals Re-Sign Andrew Stevenson, Luis Avilan

The Washington Nationals re-signed outfielder Andrew Stevenson and veteran left-hander Luis Avilan on Monday. Stevenson avoided arbitration and stands to earn a modest raise from his 2021 salary of $579,100. The 27-year-old remains the team's fourth outfielder, but both he and the Nationals will be hoping for more production in 2022 after he slashed .229/.294/.339 […]

Darren O'Day Signs Minor League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed right-handed reliever Darren O'Day to a minor league deal on Monday. The 39-year-old side-armer signed a one-year deal with the New York Yankees last winter but pitched in only 10 2/3 innings due to a rotator cuff strain and a season-ending hamstring injury that required surgery. If he's in the majors […]

Rays Give Brooks Raley A Two-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays signed left-hander Brooks Raley to a two-year deal worth $10 million on Monday. The deal includes an option for a third season. Raley will give the Rays a much-needed left-handed bullpen arm after the team parted ways with Ryan Sherriff, Cody Reed, Adam Conley and Dietrich Enns in the last month. […]

Angels Agree On One-Year Deal With Michael Lorenzen

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal worth roughly $7 million with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen, according to a source. The 29-year-old has experience as both a starter and reliever, and he has a 4.07 ERA over 473 1/3 innings over seven seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Lorenzen, who is one of the […]

Phillies In Hot Pursuit Of Corey Knebel

The Philadelphia Phillies are in hot pursuit of free-agent reliever Corey Knebel, according to baseball sources. Talks are serious with the 30-year-old, who saved 39 games for the Milwaukee Brewers while being named an All-Star as recently as 2017. If Knebel lands with the Phillies, he'd have a shot at potentially being named the closer […]

Kendall Graveman Officially Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox and relief pitcher Kendall Graveman officially agreed on a three-year, $24 million deal on Tuesday. Graveman will make $8 million in all three seasons and will also have incentives for awards. The 30-year-old right-hander combined to go 5-1 with a sparkling 1.77 ERA, 61 strikeouts, a .180 opponent's average, 0.98 WHIP, […]

Kirby Yates Signs Two-Year Deal With Atlanta

Relief pitcher Kirby Yates is the newest member of the Atlanta Braves, joining the defending champions on a two-year deal worth $8.25 million dollars in guaranteed money. The contract includes a $5.75 million dollar club option for 2024 with a $1.25 million dollar buyout. Yates has been a top fantasy closer in the past, but […]

Daniel Hudson Signs Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have seen Max Scherzer and Corey Seager sign with other teams Monday, but they brought back an old friend in relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, who spent 2018 in Dodger blue. The contract is a one-year deal worth $7 million dollars. The 34-year-old Hudson has made 454 career appearances, recording a […]

Pirates Designate Colin Moran And Steven Brault For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have removed two notable players from their roster, designating first baseman Colin Moran and pitcher Steven Brault for assignment. The moves make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Jose Quintana and the recently re-signed first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo. Moran was the last remaining piece of the Gerrit Cole trade on Pittsburgh's […]

Angels, Phillies Looking At Raisel Iglesias

The Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies have been rumored to be looking into free agent reliever Raisel Iglesias, according to MLB.com. The closer spent last season with the Angels, who offered him a qualifying offer before declining it. He had a dominant year on the mound, posting a 2.57 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and […]

Hector Neris Signs Two-Year Deal With Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Hector Neris to a two-year deal worth $17 million guaranteed on Saturday, according to a source. Neris will replace right-hander Kendall Graveman, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Chicago White Sox earlier this week, in Houston's bullpen. The 32-year-old right-hander had multiple stints as the […]

Blue Jays Add Yimi Garcia To Bullpen

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia on Saturday. The deal includes a club option for the 2023 season. Garcia has a high-spin fastball and will provide the Blue Jays with a nice middle-innings reliever. The 31-year-old spent part of last season as the closer for […]

Diamondback's Eyeing Free Agent Kirby Yates

The Arizona Diamondbacks are being connected to free agent reliever Kirby Yates, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 34-year old signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays last offseason but didn't pitch at all after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. That was after only pitching 4.1 innings in 2020 due […]

2022 Fantasy Breakout Candidates - NL East

One of the keys to a successful fantasy baseball draft, and a subsequently successful season, is finding players who outperform their draft position. By and large, you’re more likely to find those types of players later in drafts. Sure, you’ll find those relatively early-round players who perform at an elite level – think Max Muncy or […]

Orioles Claim Cionel Perez Off Waivers

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed pitcher Cionel Perez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. The Orioles announced the move in a press release on Wednesday. Perez pitched to a 6.38 ERA, a 6.30 FIP, 25 strikeouts, and 20 walks in 24 innings for the Reds last season. He's logged a 6.04 ERA and a 6.02 […]

Wade Davis Retires

Relief pitcher Wade Davis has retired. The Kansas City Royals, a team that Davis spent five seasons with, announced the news in a tweet on Wednesday. Davis was a starter early in his career but later switched to the bullpen where he found most of his success. He pitched for the Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, […]

White Sox Reportedly Agree To Terms With Kendall Graveman

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent reliever Kendall Graveman, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Graveman started last season with the Seattle Mariners before being dealt to the division-rival Houston Astros in July. All told, the veteran pitched to a 1.77 ERA and a 3.19 FIP in 56 innings […]

Royals Request Release Waivers On Kyle Zimmer

The Kansas City Royals have requested unconditional release waivers on right-handed reliever Kyle Zimmer. Zimmer was previously designated for assignment by Kansas City as the club added Rule 5 draft-eligible prospects to the 40-man roster. The fifth-overall pick in the 2012 draft, Zimmer pitched to a 4.83 ERA and a 4.82 FIP in 54 innings […]

Taylor Rogers Of Interest To The Mets

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers could be of interest to the New York Mets, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Rogers is eligible for arbitration, but given that he is due a raise from his 2021 salary of $6 million dollars, the Twins could choose not to tender the left-hander a […]

Aaron Loup Heads West To Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed left-handed relief pitcher Aaron Loup to a two-year contract with $17 million dollars guaranteed. Loup will make $7.5 million dollars in the 2022 and 2023 seasons and then be subject to a $7.5 million dollar option in 2024 with a $2 million dollar buyout. This move reunites Loup with […]

Red Sox Exercise Alex Cora's Contract Options

The Boston Red Sox exercised manager Alex Cora's contract options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons on Monday. The 46-year-old skipper is 284-202 (.584) in three seasons at the helm in Boston and led the team to winning records in 2018 (108-54), 2019 (84-78) and 2021 (92-70). He has also won two World Series titles […]

Pirates Agree To Deal With Jose Quintana

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed free-agent left-hander Jose Quintana to a one-year, $2 million deal on Sunday, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The 32-year-old had a year to forget, posting a 6.43 ERA and 1.73 WHIP while striking out 28.6% of the batters he faced across 63 innings split between the Los Angeles […]

Phillies Acquire Garrett Stubbs, Kent Emanuel From Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies swung a trade with the Houston Astros Friday, acquiring catcher Garrett Stubbs in exchange for minor league outfielder Logan Cerny. In a separate transaction, the Phillies claimed pitcher Kent Emanuel off waivers from Houston. Stubbs is expected to fill a back-up role behind starting catcher J.T. Realmuto for the Phillies. He hasn't […]

Mets Add Four to 40-Man Roster

The New York Mets added four players to the 40-man roster Friday, protecting shortstop Ronny Mauricio, third baseman Mark Vientos, and pitchers Jose Butto and Adam Oller from the Rule 5 draft. Mauricio and Vientos are each notable prospects, but Mauricio's future with the club is in question with Francisco Lindor entrenched at shortstop for […]