NEWS

The Braves exercised a 2024 option on manager Brian Snitker’s contract. He got an extension in February with a 2024 option. Snitker has been with the organization for 45 seasons and the manager since 2016.

The Padres hired Francisco Cervelli as the team’s catching instructor. Cervelli had 13-year MLB career spent mostly with the Yankees and Pirates.

MLB owners voted unanimously to institute a lockout. It is the first baseball work stoppage since 1994 and the 9th in the sport’s history.

TRANSACTIONS

Baez is taking his magic glove to the Motor City.

The Tigers have signed INF Javier Baez to a 6 year/$140 million contract with a opt out after year 2 and a limited no trade clause.

The Cubs have signed C Yan Gomes to a 2 year/$13 million contract.

The Pirates have signed C Roberto Perez to a 1 year/$5 million contract.

The White Sox have re-signed OF Leury Garcia to a 3 year/$16.5 million contract.

The Rockies have re-signed RHP Daniel Bard to a 1 year/$4.4 million contract.

The Cubs have signed OF Clint Frazier to a 1 year/$1.5 million contract plus incentives.

The Marlins have acquired INF Joey Wendle from the Rays. The Rays will receive OF prospect Kameron Misner (Marlins #21 prospect).

The Padres have acquired C Jorge Alfaro from the Marlins. The Marlins will receive a PTBNL.

The Nationals signed 2B Cesar Hernandez to a 1 year/$4 million contract plus incentives.

The Giants have signed LHP Alex Cobb to a 2 year/$20 million contract with a club option for a 3rd year.

The Angels have re-signed RHP Raisel Iglesias to a 4 year/$58 million contract.

The Mariners and RHP Andres Munoz have agreed to a 4 year/$7.5 million contract extension that includes 3 option years.

The Red Sox have signed LHP James Paxton to a 1 year/$10 million contract with a 2-year club option.

The Tigers signed RHP Jacob Barnes to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.

The Philles have signed RHP Corey Knebel to a 1 year/$10 million contract.

The Dbacks have signed RHP Mark Melancon to a 2 year/$14 million contract with a mutual option for 2024.

The Royals signed OF JaCoby Jones to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.

The Dodgers have re-signed UT Chris Taylor to a 4 year/$60 million contract with a club option for a 5th year.

The Padres have signed RHP Luis Garcia to a 2 year/$7 million contract.

I don’t think anyone had the Cubs as a possible landing spot for Stroman.

The Cubs have signed RHP Marcus Stroman to a 3 year/$71 million contract with a opt out after year 2.

The Twins signed RHP Dylan Bundy to a 1-year deal with a club option for 2023.

The Phillies have signed INF Johan Camargo to a 1 year/$1.4 million contract.

The Red Sox have signed LHP Rich Hill to 1 year/$5 million contract plus incentives.

The Brewers have acquired OF Hunter Renfroe from the Red Sox. The Red Sox will receive OF Jackie Bradley Jr. and 2 prospects, SS/2B David Hamilton (Brewers #16 prospect) and 3B/1B Alex Binelas (Brewers #17 prospect).

The Orioles signed RHP Jordan Lyles to a 1 year/$7 million contract with a club option for 2023.

 

RUMORS

The Rockies are interested in UT Kris Bryant.

The Braves have checked in on A’s 1B Matt Olson in case they aren’t able to re-sign Freddie Freeman.

The Mariners have interest in SS Trevor Story as a third baseman.

The Rangers are still working to upgrade their starting rotation.

The Yankees have shown interest in a trade for Rangers SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

LHP Yusei Kikuchi has multiple 3-year offers in hand.

The Padres are showing strong interest in OF Nick Castellanos.

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