MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 21

While the New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, there were clear holes on the roster the team needed to address. One of them was the bullpen, which New York patched up by bringing in a former Atlanta Braves standout. The Mets have signed left-hander AJ Minter to a two-year, $22 million contract, pending […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for a peculiar 2025 campaign, where they won’t be playing their home games at Tropicana Field. Still, the Rays are always trying to find shrewd deals that propels the team to success. Tampa Bay has signed right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Wantz to a two-year minor league contract, via […]

As Roki Sasaki searched for his MLB home, the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays were deemed the finalists to procure his services. While not yet officially announced, the defending World Series champions appear poised to win again. The Dodgers are nearing a deal to sign Sasaki, via MLB insider Mike […]

The St Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild after a brutal 2024 season. Their offseason has been slow and full of Nolan Arenado trade rumors. But no move has happened yet, so they haven’t started filling out their lineup. After they trade Arenado, the Cardinals should add these free agents to finish off their offseason. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers just signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training. Alfaro’s 31 now and has been in the majors off and on for eight seasons, but lately, his career’s been all over the place. The Chicago Cubs released him in 2024 during spring training, […]

While the New York Mets long seemed like the favorites to sign Pete Alonso, talks between player and team have now deteriorated. But if Alonso ends up signing with another team, the Mets can at least say they put a strong effort forward. New York reportedly offered Alonso a three-year contract worth $68-70 million. The […]

It has been almost one month since the Chicago Cubs traded Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees, as fans still wait for the organization to make another notable free agency signing. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has stayed active during the offseason, quickly scooping up left-handed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, acquiring star outfielder […]

The San Diego Padres and catcher Martin Maldonado are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. According to Lin, it is a minor-league deal. Maldonado, 38, has played at the MLB level since the 2011 season. During his career, he has spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, […]

With Kyle Tucker traded to the Chicago Cubs and Alex Bregman set to depart, the Houston Astros will look much different in 2025. As they retool their roster, the Astros are trying to bring in a former infield standout for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners. Houston has reportedly offered Jorge Polanco a one-year, $4 […]

The New York Mets are ready to move on from Pete Alonso. Reports indicate that the negotiations have fallen off and the team is preparing for a post-Alonso world. Immediately, the Blue Jays emerged as favorites to sign Alonso. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale unveiled the Vladimir Guerrero Jr plan if Toronto lands the Mets’ first […]

The New York Mets made the biggest free-agent acquisition of the offseason by signing Juan Soto. Their 2024 team made the National League Championship Series with very little expectations. They made it because of great performances from role players and they brought one of those players back on Thursday. Andy Martino of SNY reported that […]

The New York Mets are preparing for a future without Pete Alonso, their longtime slugging first baseman, as contract negotiations continue to stall. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets now view Alonso signing with another team as the “most likely” outcome. “The Mets have pivoted to plan B, post-Alonso. They now consider it […]

The Detroit Tigers were the underdog story of the 2024 MLB season. On August 10, they were ten games out of the playoffs with a 55-63 record. From then on they went 31-13, clinched a playoff spot, and won the American League Wild Card Series. While it was a disappointing end to the season in […]

Roki Sasaki may be available for all teams to sign considering that his age only makes him subject to the international bonus pool money similar to when Shohei Ohtani made the transition stateside back in 2018, but he has reportedly whittled down his preferred destinations to his top three — the Los Angeles Dodgers, San […]

The New York Mets suffered a disappointing end to a great season last year, falling in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets were very close to being able to compete for a World Series title, and now they are trying to continue building their roster to get over the hump next season. […]

Right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman is embracing a fresh opportunity with the Toronto Blue Jays after a dramatic offseason journey involving two major-league deals falling through. The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves both backed out of agreements due to concerns over Hoffman’s pitching shoulder, ultimately paving the way for his $33 million, three-year deal with Toronto. […]

As Spring Training nears, the New York Yankees’ front office, led by general manager Brian Cashman, has made it clear that their most pressing offseason priority is addressing the team’s lack of left-handed depth in the bullpen. The Yankees currently do not have a single left-handed reliever on their 40-man roster, a rarity and concern […]

The San Diego Padres were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series in 2024. They have not made significant offseason moves while their biggest rivals added Blake Snell to their rotation. It will be a tough battle to compete with the defending champions but there are still moves to be […]

As MLB free agency rages on, San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim hasn’t been drawing the most buzz. However, at least two teams are showing interest despite his murky Opening Day status. Kim underwent shoulder surgery late in the 2024 season. Because of that, he isn’t expected to be ready for Opening Day. However, he […]

The Chicago Cubs already made a made splash when they traded for former Houston Astros All-Star Kyle Tucker. As they look to reach the playoffs in 2025, the Cubs could bring another former Astros to Chicago. Infielder Alex Bregman has now been linked to the Cubs in free agency. However, only if he is willing […]

Trea Turner spent less than two full seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he had enough of an impact to inspire former KBO star Hyeseong Kim to choose 6 as a jersey number. Kim, who signed with the Dodgers out of Korea, said Turner was his favorite player as a Dodger in 2021 and […]

For the moment, the Toronto Blue Jays’ singular free agent focus is on Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old Japanese pitcher has front-end-of-the-rotation stuff and can be an instant superstar on a low-cost contract. The Blue Jays are believed to be one of three teams still in the running for Sasaki, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and […]

The Kansas City Royals improved by 30 wins in 2024 and made the playoffs after an eight-year drought. Their core of young stars is led by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr, who finished second in American League MVP voting. They must surround him with talent to make the most of his long-term commitment to the team. […]

Where will Roki Sasaki sign? That is the question everyone in the MLB world is asking as free agency moves forward. Sasaki reportedly will not be signing with teams such as the New York Yankees or San Francisco Giants. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists, however. MLB insider […]

The New York Yankees added some depth on Monday, signing Dominic Smith to a minor league deal, the YES Network’s Jack Curry reported. Smith, a first baseman and outfielder, played for the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds last season. In 93 games, he slashed 233/.313/.378  with six home runs. The Red Sox released him […]

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki could be nearing a decision. The 23-year-old phenom has narrowed it down to the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan adds that Sasaki will decide by the closing of his posting window on January 23. Though Sasaki won’t […]

Compared to their competitors around the AL West, the Seattle Mariners have had an extremely quiet offseason. However, the Mariners did bolster their infield with a respected veteran in free agency. Seattle signed Donovan Solano to a one-year major league contract, the team announced. He will make $3.5 million with another $1 million available in […]

Right-handed relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman is now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, but he could have just as easily signed with the Atlanta Braves or Baltimore Orioles. The only problem is the 2024 All-Star failed his physical with both teams. Braves beat writer Mark Bowman reported on Monday that Hoffman had a deal […]

One month out from the start of Spring Training and MLB teams are still waiting on a Roki Sasaki decision. With most of the major free agents off the board, the Sasaki sweepstakes are starting to ramp up — and it’s getting wild. Sasaki, 23, is not eligible for a major free agent contract and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the bridesmaid in free agency again this year. Just one year after losing out on Shohei Ohtani, they were in the Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes but did not land either one. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette entering contract years, they have a lot of questions coming […]

The Boston Red Sox have made a few big moves this offseason. Their trade for Garrett Crochet was one of the biggest of the winter but their lineup has stayed the same. Alex Bregman is still available and has been connected to the Red Sox because of his relationship with Alex Cora. The manager spoke […]

The Cleveland Guardians have not added many free agents this offseason but that does not mean they can’t shop in the bargain bin. After making the ALCS last year, they don’t have far to go to compete in the American League again. While they added Carlos Santana to play first base, there are more holes […]

With January already near the halfway mark, the start of MLB Spring Training 2025 draws closer and closer. As pitchers and catchers report, the hot stove simmers and teams are still searching for ways to improve their major league rosters. Based on last year’s results, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team to beat. Entering […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ contending window has been pried wide open over the past two seasons, and yet they couldn’t muster a single playoff win during that span. Regardless, even though they’ve lost starting pitcher Corbin Burnes in free agency, the Orioles should be well-positioned to remain competitive in 2025, especially if they manage to add […]

The Seattle Mariners had a disastrous 2024 season. They need improvements from holding a ten-game AL West lead in June, competing for a Wild Card spot, and falling short of the playoffs again. But they have not made the big free agency splash many have hoped for. Which free agents should the Mariners end the […]

The Atlanta Braves are picking up former All-Star first baseman Garrett Cooper, per FanSided. Cooper is signing a minor-league deal with the team, so it’s not certain if he will see plate appearances for the club. The contract includes an invite to spring training. Cooper was a free agent looking for a home. In the […]

The San Francisco Giants officially announced the signing of veteran ace Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million deal on Saturday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol for assignment. “The Justin Verlander deal (one year, $15 million) is official. To clear a roster spot, the Giants DFA’d Blake […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies contain two of the highest payrolls in MLB. The Atlanta Braves rank in the top-10. Translation: competing in the National League East is a brutal endeavor. The Washington Nationals will not battle those franchises with their checkbook, but they are making low-key moves that can make them a […]

A well-traveled relief pitcher is getting some intense interest this Major League Baseball offseason. Former New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tommy Kahnle has eight teams wanting to talk to him about a deal, per the New York Post. The market for relief pitchers is starting to gain some steam, and Kahnle is […]