Hot Stove Week in Review Nov 6-11

GOLD GLOVES

American League

C Jose Trevino (1^st), 1B Vlad Guerrero Jr. (1^st), 2B Andres Gimenez (1^st), 3B Ramon Urais (1^st), SS Jeremy Pena (1^st), LF Steven Kwan (1^st), CF Myles Straw (1^st), RF Kyle Tucker (1^st), P Shane Bieber (1^st), UT D.J. LeMahieu (4^th)

National League

C J.T. Realmuto (2^nd), 1B Christian Walker (1^st), 2B Brendan Rodgers (1^st), 3B Nolan Arenado (10^th), SS Dansby Swanson (1^st), LF Ian Happ (1^st), CF Trent Grisham (2^nd), RF Mookie Betts (6^th), P Max Fried (3^rd), UT Brendan Donovan (1^st)

SILVER SLUGGERS

American League

C Alejandro Kirk (1^st), 1B Nathan Lowe (1^st), 2B Jose Altuve (6^th), 3B Jose Ramirez (4^th), SS Xander Bogaerts (5^th), OF Aaron Judge (3^rd), Julio Rodriguez (1^st), Mike Trout (9^th) DH Yordan Alvarez (1^st), UT Luis Arraez (1^st)

National League

C J.T. Realmuto (3^rd), 1B Paul Goldschmidt (5^th), 2B Jeff McNeil (1^st), 3B Nolan Arenado (5^th), SS Trea Turner (1^st), OF Mookie Betts (5^th), Kyle Schwarber (1^st), Juan Soto (3^rd), DH Josh Bell (1^st), UT Brandon Drury (1^st)

NEWS

Mets OF Starling Marte underwent surgery to fix a core muscle injury. He’s expected to be ready to go by Spring Training.

Rangers RHP Joe Barlow has undergone a minor surgery to separate two tendons in his right wrist. He’s expected to be ready by Spring Training.

Matt Holliday will return to the Cardinals as a bench coach. He played with the Cardinals from 2009-16 where he was a 4-time All-Star.

Nicky Lopez and Vinnie Pasquantino will play for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

The Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez underwent right thumb surgery and is slated to resume baseball activities in 6-8 weeks.

Fourteen free agents have received Qualifying Offers: Tyler Anderson (Dodgers), Chris Bassitt (Mets), Xander Bogaerts (Red Sox), Willson Contreras (Cubs), Jacob deGrom (Mets), Nathan Eovaldi (Red Sox), Aaron Judge (Yankees), Brandon Nimmo (Mets), Joc Pederson (Giants), Martin Perez (Rangers), Anthony Rizzo (Yankees), Carlos Rodon (Giants), Dansby Swanson (Braves) and Trea Turner (Dodgers).

TRANSACTIONS

The Nationals re-signed LHP Sean Doolittle to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

The Braves have acquired OF Sam Hilliard from the Rockies. The Rockies will receive minor league RHP Dylan Spain.

The Mets have re-signed RHP Edwin Diaz to a 5 year/$102 million contract with a 6^th year team option and an opt-out after the 3^rd year and a full no trade clause.

The Dodgers have claimed OF Luke Williams off waivers from the Marlins.

The Dbacks have claimed RHP Cole Sulser off waivers from the Marlins.

The Orioles have claimed OF Daz Cameron off waivers from the Tigers.

The Giants have claimed C Dom Nunez off waivers from the Rockies.

The Pirates have claimed OF Ryan Vilade off waivers from the Rockies. He was the Rockies #22 prospect.

The Rangers have acquired RHP Jake Odorizzi and cash from the Braves. The Braves will receive LHP Kolby Allard.

The Padres have re-signed RHP Robert Suarez to a 5 year/$46 million contract with a opt-out after the 3^rd year.

The Reds have acquired INF/OF Nick Solak from the Rangers. The Rangers will receive cash considerations.

The Pirates have acquired 1B Ji-Man Choi from the Rays. The Rays will receive minor league RHP Jack Hartman.

The Dodgers have signed LHP Clayton Kershaw to a 1 year/$20 million contract.

The Rockies have re-signed RHP Jose Urena to a 1 year/$3.5 million contract with a club option for 2024.

RUMORS

The Dodgers are interested in SS Carlos Correa.

The Rockies are hoping to land free agent OF Brandon Nimmo.

The Guardians could make RHP’s Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale available on the trade market.

The Angels are not discussing Shohei Ohatni trades at the moment.

RHP Zack Greinke is interested in returning to the Royals in 2023.

The Blue Jays are expected to trade a catcher this offseason.

The Mariners view RHP Kodai Senga as an “impact pitcher” and have done due diligence on him.

The Blue Jays have been in touch with RHP Ross Stripling and expressed interest in bringing him back.

The Rays are discussing LHP Ryan Yarbrough, RHP Yonny Chirinos and RHP Shawn Armstrong among others in trade talks at the GM Meetings this week.

RHP Jacob deGrom has reportedly told the Rangers that he’s interested in signing with them.

The Angels and Red Sox are among the teams interested in LHP Tyler Anderson.

The Mariners have expressed formal interest in OF Brandon Nimmo.

The Rangers are showing interest in the top of the free agent pitching market.

The Royals are looking to acquire a right-handed bat this offseason.

The Mets have interest in LHP Andrew Heaney.