MLB Trade Rumors

Matt Brash’s debut in the majors resulted in a 4.44 ERA over 50 2/3 innings, with pronounced splits as a starter (7.65 ERA) and as a reliever (2.35), since returning from a minor league demotion in a relief role worked wonders for Brash’s effectiveness.  Unsurprisingly, “Brash has generated a ton of [trade] interest after his rookie season,” Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times … [Read more...] about Pitching Notes: Brash, Lugo, Red Sox, Raley

After one and a half poor seasons with the Yankees (.159/.291/.368 in 421 at-bats) and the Dodgers (.162/.277/.393 in 117 at-bats), former All-Star Joey Gallo enters free agency looking to reset his career and rediscover his bat. It was only a few years ago that Gallo was one of the most feared hitters in the entire league, mashing .253/.389/.589 with 22 homers in 2019 and … [Read more...] about Looking For A Match For Joey Gallo

10:30 AM: Hector Gomez of Z101 Digital adds that Aquino’s deal is one-year, $1.2MM with an additional $300K of possible incentives. 10:20 AM: Outfielder Aristides Aquino has signed with the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. It’s Aquino’s first stint overseas, who had previously spent parts of the last five seasons with … [Read more...] about Aristides Aquino Signs With NPB’s Chunichi Dragons

Veteran right-hander Julio Teherán has signed with the Padres on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The contract will pay Teherán up to $6MM if he reaches the majors. Teherán is represented by Mato Sports Management.  A two-time All-Star, Teherán returns to the National League, where he had previously spent nine seasons with the Braves, pitching to a … [Read more...] about Padres Sign Julio Teheran To Minor League Deal

The Dodgers have joined the growing list of suitors for four-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion Xander Bogaerts, according to reporter Marino Pepén. Pepén adds that the Cubs and Twins have also joined Bogaerts’ market, adding to a list that also houses the Phillies, Red Sox, and Padres. With the departure of Trea Turner, the Dodgers are among the teams looking to … [Read more...] about Dodgers Have Interest In Xander Bogaerts, Alex Reyes

Reliever Roberto Osuna is close to agreeing to a one-year contract with Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines for the 2023 season, per Enrique Rojas of ESPN. Osuna is represented by Vayner Sports. Osuna began the 2022 season playing in the Mexican League for the Diablos Rojos del México, tossing 13 1/3 innings of three-run ball while striking out 15 batters and earning six saves, before … [Read more...] about Roberto Osuna To Re-Sign With NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines

The Marlins have hired Brant Brown as their new hitting coach, as per SportsGrid’s Craig Mish (Twitter link).  Brown was one of the Dodgers’ two hitting coaches, and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal (via Twitter) reported earlier today that Miami was looking at Brown as the newest member of its staff. Under new manager Skip Schumaker, the Marlins’ coaching staff will naturally look … [Read more...] about Marlins To Hire Brant Brown As Hitting Coach

3:35 PM: MLB Network Jon Morosi (Twitter links) reports that Clevinger has signed a one-year deal worth over $8MM in guaranteed money. 2:50 PM: Free agent starter Mike Clevinger is in agreement to join the White Sox pending a physical, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Clevinger is represented by ACES. Clevinger, who underwent Tommy John surgery in November 2020, returned in … [Read more...] about White Sox To Sign Mike Clevinger

The Yokohama BayStars have signed right-hander J.B. Wendelken, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports (Twitter link).  The contract is a one-year deal with an option for 2024, and Wendelken can earn up to $3.05MM, including incentives. Wendleken elected free agency after the season, ending a stint with the Diamondbacks that began in August 2021 when Arizona claimed him off … [Read more...] about NPB’s Yokohama BayStars To Sign J.B. Wendelken