“At least six teams…plan to aggressively pursue” free agent first baseman Christian Walker, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes, adding that the Yankees, Nationals, and Diamondbacks are some of the teams involved in the hunt. The Mets are mentioned as perhaps more of a peripheral suitor, as Nightengale speculates that the Mets could chase Walker if Pete Alonso isn’t … [Read more...] about D’Backs, Nationals, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Christian Walker
Orioles, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Orioles are signing infielder Vimael Machin to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, reports ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. The former A’s infielder spent the past two seasons playing in the Mexican League and last appeared in a big league game during the 2022 season. Machin is a client of Usus Sports Management. Machin, 31, was the Athletics’ Rule 5 pick out … [Read more...] about Orioles, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays, Orioles, Red Sox Interested In Max Fried
Left-hander Max Fried is one of the top pitchers available in free agency this offseason. The Blue Jays are one of the clubs with interest, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Fried is also connected to the Jays by Jon Heyman of The New York Post, alongside the Orioles and Red Sox. Heyman also mentions that Yankees have checked in with Fried, as well as guys like Corbin … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Orioles, Red Sox Interested In Max Fried
Rays Among Teams To Have Reached Out To Soto
The Rays are among the teams that have reached out to Juan Soto’s camp since the opening of free agency last week, writes Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman lists a much less surprising additional six teams that have shown interest: the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Giants, Blue Jays and Red Sox. The mere mention of the Rays as a possible Soto suitor is going to be met with … [Read more...] about Rays Among Teams To Have Reached Out To Soto
Orioles Exercise Club Options On Ryan O’Hearn, Cionel Perez
The Orioles have picked up their $2.2MM club option on the services of left-hander Cionel Perez for the 2025 season, according to Francys Romero. Baltimore would’ve still had Perez under team control for 2025 via arbitration even if the option had been declined. They’ve also picked up their $8MM option on the services of first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, as first reported by Jon … [Read more...] about Orioles Exercise Club Options On Ryan O’Hearn, Cionel Perez