The deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Throughout the day, we’ll surely see a handful of arb-eligible players agree to terms with their clubs to avoid a hearing. These so-called “pre-tender deals” usually, although not always, involve players who were borderline non-tender candidates. Rather than run the risk of being … [Read more...] about Players Avoiding Arbitration: 11/22/24
Red Sox, Dodgers Have Met With Blake Snell
Juan Soto’s meetings with owners around the leagues have dominated headlines recently, but he’s not the only high-profile free agent or Scott Boras client setting up meetings with team contingents. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that left-hander Blake Snell has held recent meetings with both the Red Sox and Dodgers. The Blue Jays are also pursuing Snell, per Rosenthal’s … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Dodgers Have Met With Blake Snell
MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Rays’ stadium plans … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors
Nationals Add Robert Hassell III, Andry Lara To 40-Man Roster
The Nationals announced that they have added outfielder Robert Hassell III and right-hander Andry Lara to their 40-man roster. Both players are now protected from being selected in the Rule 5 draft, with the deadline for such moves coming at 5pm Central today. Washington’s 40-man roster count climbs to 38. Hassell, now 23, was one of six players who went from the Padres to the … [Read more...] about Nationals Add Robert Hassell III, Andry Lara To 40-Man Roster
Orioles Select Kade Strowd, Brandon Young
The Orioles announced that they have selected right-handers Kade Strowd and Brandon Young to their 40-man roster, protecting them being available in next month’s Rule 5 draft. The 40-man roster now has 39 players on it. Strowd, 27, was a 12th-round pick of the Orioles in 2019. He has posted some intriguing numbers in the minors in terms of strikeouts and grounders, but also … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Kade Strowd, Brandon Young