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Kendall Graveman

Astros reliever Kendall Graveman to miss 2024 season after right shoulder surgery

Kendall Graveman developed soreness in his right shoulder and was not able to pitch in the playoffs.

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Dodgers signing Yamamoto puts pressure on Roberts

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Patrick on Ohtani: ‘Now, the expectations start’

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize 2-year, $28 million contract

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Pete Alonso and New York Mets agree to 1-year, $20.5 million contract

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Report: Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to 2-year, $37 million contract

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Juan Soto, Yanks agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player

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Chicago Cubs agree to contract with Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga, AP source says

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Report: Miami Marlins in agreement to hire Rachel Balkovec as director of player development

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Yariel Rodriguez

FA Relief Pitcher

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Blue Jays are optimistic about their chances to sign right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.

Enrique Rojas of ESPN reported in late December that the Jays were considered the favorites to land the Cuban right-hander, and it sounds like they still like their chances of getting a deal done. Rosenthal notes that there are still hurdles that Rodriguez has to clear in immigration, which may be preventing a deal from being finalized. The 26-year-old hurler may need to be utilized out of the bullpen initially — as he sat out the entire 2023 season after participating in the World Baseball Classic — but his long-term future still looks to be in the rotation.
Cooper Hummel

SF Left Fielder #21

Giants acquired C/OF Cooper Hummel from the Mets for cash considerations.

The versatile 29-year-old had been designated for assignment by the Mets over the weekend, so they were happy to flip him for anything they could get and the Giants were able to take advantage. He has struggled mightily in his limited big league action — slashing a woeful .166/.264/.286 in 227 plate appearances — but the tools are there and he could find himself with a role on the Giants’ Opening Day roster with a strong showing in Cactus League play.
Yuli Gurriel

FA First Baseman #10

Independent journalist Francys Romero reports that Yuli Gurriel has drawn interest from MLB teams this winter.

The 39-year-old spent the 2023 season with the Marlins where he slashed .245/.304/.359 with four homers, 27 RBI and four stolen bases in 329 plate appearances. Gurriel noted to Romero that a decision needed to be made soon — whether or not he’ll return to the big leagues for another season or perhaps hang up the cleats for good. Regardless of where he lands if he does decide to return, it’s unlikely that Gurriel will see enough playing time to be relevant from a fantasy perspective.
Brian Serven

Tor Catcher #6

Blue Jays claimed C Brian Serven off waivers from the Cubs.

There isn’t much of a path to playing time for Serven in Toronto with both Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk already locked into prominent roles. The 28-year-old backstop, who was designated for assignment last week by the Cubs, will function as emergency catching depth for the Blue Jays.
Ty Buttrey

Sea Relief Pitcher #51

Mariners signed RHP Ty Buttrey to a minor league contract.

Buttrey broke the news himself on X, formerly Twitter. The 30-year-old righty hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. He spent the majority of last year in the Astros’ minor league system.
Austin Allen

NYM Catcher #34

Mets signed C Austin Allen to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Allen’s tour of the NL East continues after spending last year with the Marlins at Triple-A Jacksonville. The 30-year-old backstop got into five contests for the Athletics during the 2022 campaign. He’s merely emergency catching depth at this stage of his career.
Yolmer Sanchez

NYM Third Baseman #45

Mets signed INF Yolmer Sánchez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Sánchez spent last year with the Braves at Triple-A Gwinnett, posting a respectable .731 OPS with eight homers and four steals in 481 plate appearances. The 31-year-old journeyman infielder last appeared in the majors during the 2020 campaign with the White Sox.
Sean Doolittle

Was Coach #63

Nationals hired Sean Doolittle as pitching strategist.

It seems only fitting that Doolittle will transition to a coaching role with the Nationals just a few months after announcing his retirement following a pretty memorable 11-year career. The 37-year-old former reliever will reportedly serve as a bridge between Washington’s front office and pitching staff with a primary focus on strategy, mechanics and mental preparation.
Jose Urena

Tex Starting Pitcher #51

Rangers signed RHP José Ureña to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Ureña will be in camp with the Rangers this spring as emergency starting pitching depth. The 32-year-old journeyman righty made 10 starts last year between the Rockies and White Sox, finishing with a bloated 6.45 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 29/22 K/BB ratio across 44 2/3 innings of work.
Daniel Duarte

Tex Relief Pitcher #77

Rangers acquired RHP Daniel Duarte from the Reds for cash considerations.

Duarte winds up with the defending World Series champions as extra organizational relief depth after being jettisoned from Cincinnati’s 40-man roster last weekend. The 27-year-old righty posted a solid 3.69 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 23/20 K/BB ratio over 31 2/3 innings (31 appearances) last year for the Reds.

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MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Jordan Hicks signs with Giants

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MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Shota Imanaga inks deal with Chicago Cubs

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MLB Free Agency Tracker 2023-24: Top players available, latest signings

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cody Bellinger, and Blake Snell highlight this year’s class of free agents.

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Shohei Ohtani

Top 111 MLB Free Agents for 2024: From Shohei Ohtani to Shelby Miller

Matthew Pouliot offers rankings and writeups of MLB’s top 111 free agents, from Shohei to Shelby.

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Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments

California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani.

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Wander Franco

Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces lesser charge as judge analyzes evidence in ongoing probe

Wander Franco has not been formally accused, but if found guilty on the new charge, he could face between two to five years in prison.

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Teoscar Hernández

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New York Mets LHP Sean Manaea

Report: Sean Manaea becomes latest pitcher to join Mets’ revamped rotation

The southpaw reportedly gets a two-year, $28 million deal with New York.

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Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

A judge on Friday ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is investigated for allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and thousands of dollars in exchange for her consent, according to court documents obtained by The Associated Press.

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San Francisco Giants LHP Robbie Ray

Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle

In a trade of players who had injury-plagued 2023 seasons, Seattle gets pitching depth and a familiar outfield piece while San Francisco lands an arm with upside if healthy.

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MLB: Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs

Yankees sign right-hander Cody Poteet to replenish pitching staff

The 29-year-old was 2-4 with a 4.45 ERA in nine starts and 10 relief appearances for Miami in 2021-22, striking out 53 and walking 27 in 58 2/3 innings.

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MLB: Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros

Five-time All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley retires after 15 seasons with Cleveland and Houston

Five-time All-Star and World Series champion Michael Brantley announced his retirement Friday after 15 MLB seasons.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Cincinnati Reds

MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Mets bring in Harrison Bader

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Harrison Bader

Report: Mets and center fielder Harrison Bader agree to 1-year deal for about $10 million

Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove winner with St. Louis in 2021, returns to New York after spending a little more than a year across town with the Yankees.

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