NEWS
Jim Leyland was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
Results of the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Managers/Executive/Umpires Ballot (12 votes needed for election): Jim Leyland (15 votes), Lou Piniella (11 votes) and Bill White (10 votes). Cito Gaston, Davey Johnson, Ed Montague, Hank Peters and Joe West each received fewer than 5 votes.
The Phillies have extended the contract of manager Rob Thompson through the 2025 season.
South Korean Jung Hoo Lee has officially been posted by the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO.
TRANSACTIONS
The Dodgers have re-signed RHP Joe Kelly to a 1 year/$8 million contract.
The Braves acquired OF Jarred Kelenic, LHP Marco Gonzales, 1B Evan White and cash considerations from the Mariners. The Mariners will receive RHP Jackson Kowar and RHP prospect Cole Phillips (Braves #7 prospect).
The Brewers have re-signed LHP Wade Miley to a 1 year/$8.5 million contract plus incentives and a mutual option for the 2025 season.
RUMORS
The Rays INF Isaac Paredes is one name to watch on the trade market during the Winter Meetings.
The Mets are interested in OF Jung Hoo Lee.
The Braves are among the teams still engaged with DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani.
The Cardinals are listening to offers on OF Tyler O’Neill.
The Braves are likely to trade LHP Marco Gonzales after acquiring him from the Mariners.
The Pirates are among the teams interested in RHP Jack Flaherty.
OF Michael A. Taylor has at least 6 teams interested in him.
The Dbacks have discussed the potential interest in DH Justin Turner and DH J.D. Martinez.
The Blue Jays have fielded some trade interest in INF Davis Schneider.
The Padres are engaged with C Gary Sanchez about a possible reunion.
The Astros, Rangers and Cardinals are among the teams in on RHP Jordan Hicks.
The Cubs are reportedly interested in 3B Matt Chapman.
The Blue Jays are “believed” to have met with DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani on Monday.