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Shohei Ohtani

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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Yamamoto drawing comparisons to Ohtani, Darvish

Dan Patrick: Oakland ‘can’t hold on to a team’

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Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after 2 straight trips to NLCS

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Jim Leyland elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown

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Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary

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Marlins finalizing a deal to add former Giants manager Gabe Kapler to front office, AP source says

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Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán

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Mets, free-agent pitcher Luis Severino reportedly finalizing one-year, $13M deal

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Mark Mathias

Cin Second Baseman #6

Reds signed INF/OF Mark Mathias to a minor league contract.

Mathias lands with the Reds, where he’ll presumably compete next spring for a spot on the club’s season-opening roster, after electing free agency last month following his removal from San Francisco’s 40-man roster. The 29-year-old offers a ton of defensive versatility as extra organizational depth, but he’s posted a pedestrian .708 OPS across 199 plate appearances in 73 games for the Brewers, Rangers, Pirates and Giants at the big league level dating back to 2020.
Ethan Roberts

ChC Relief Pitcher #21

Cubs re-signed RHP Ethan Roberts to a minor league contract.

Roberts returns to the fold in Chicago after being non-tendered just a few weeks ago. The 26-year-old righty made nine relief appearances for the Cubs during the 2022 campaign before missing all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He should be ready to contribute at some point during the 2024 season, if his stuff bounces back to pre-surgery levels.
Andrew Bechtold

Tor Third Baseman #89

Blue Jays signed 3B Andrew Bechtold to a minor league contract.

Bechtold spent the last six years in Minnesota’s minor league system, posting an .800 OPS with eight homers in 206 plate appearances over 73 contests this past season for Triple-A St. Paul. The 27-year-old former fifth-round pick represents additional upper-minors depth for the Blue Jays.
Shohei Ohtani

FA Starting Pitcher #17

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the Blue Jays met with free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday in Florida.

Ohtani’s free agency has been shrouded in mystery so far, but it appears the Blue Jays are seriously in the mix to land the generational superstar, who is expected to make his decision in the next few days. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported earlier this week that the Dodgers, Cubs and Angels are also still in the mix. It’s a bit unclear whether teams like the Braves and Giants are lurking here as well. Get your popcorn ready, folks.
Erick Fedde

INT Starting Pitcher #32

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that Erick Fedde’s decision has come down to the White Sox and the Mets.

The 30-year-old right-hander is expected to land a two-year contract worth more than $5 million annually. He resurrected his career with an unbelievable season for the NC Dinos in the Korea Baseball Organization in 2023 where he went 20-6 with a 2.00 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 209 strikeouts in 180 1/3 innings. Feinsand also notes that the deal could be finalized as early as Tuesday. Stay tuned.
Jordan Hicks

FA Relief Pitcher #12

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Cardinals are interested in a reunion with right-hander Jordan Hicks.

Heyman also notes that the Orioles, Astros and Rangers are among the other teams that are interested in the flame-throwing hurler. Hicks compiled a 3.29 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and an 81/32 K/BB ratio over 65 2/3 innings between the Cardinals and Blue Jays during the 2023 campaign. He’s likely to wind up in a setup role in most of those landing spots, which would limit his overall appeal from a fantasy perspective.
Gary Sanchez

FA Catcher #99

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune, the Padres are involved in discussions to bring back catcher Gary Sánchez.

Sánchez provided some pop for the Padres in 2023, crushing 19 homers in only 72 games, so it’s understandable to see that they’re interested in bringing him back. Acee notes that while no deal is imminent, there is interest on both sides. The deal is expected to land somewhere in the $7 million range annually.
Davis Schneider

Tor Second Baseman

Scott Mitchell of TSN reports that the Blue Jays have been receiving calls from teams interested in acquiring infielder Davis Schneider.

The 24-year-old put himself on the map with a strong season in the minor leagues in 2023 — then went on to hit .276/.404/.603 with eight homers, 20 RBI, one stolen base and a 43/21 K/BB ratio across 141 plate appearances at the big league level. If he’s able to land a regular role in the big leagues — with the Jays or elsewhere — he could have some late round appeal as a middle infield option in deeper fantasy leagues.
Forrest Whitley

Hou Starting Pitcher #60

Astros general manager Dana Brown said Monday that Forrest Whitley will report to spring training as a reliever.

The oft-injured 26-year-old hurler was also given a fourth option year posted a disappointing 5.70 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 32/17 K/BB ratio over 30 innings in eight appearances (six starts) at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2023. Brown also told reporters that they will get a fourth option year on Whitley. It’s hard to envision him carving out any sort of fantasy value if he’s stuck in the middle innings for the Astros.
Mason Miller

Oak Starting Pitcher #57

Athletics general manager David Forst told reporters Monday that Mason Miller will work out of the team’s bullpen in 2024.

Forst noted that a move back to the starting rotation can’t be ruled out at some point, but as of now they’re looking at a bullpen role for him — and possibly as their closer. The flame-throwing 25-year-old registered a 3.78 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 38/16 K/BB ratio over 33 1/3 innings in his first taste of big league action last season. If he does indeed open the season as the A’s closer, his fantasy draft stock will soar, but it certainly diminishes his long-term fantasy outlook.

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Jarred Kelenic

MLB Winter Meetings Recap: Braves Acquire Jarred Kelenic

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New York Yankees v Atlanta Braves

MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Luis Severino lands with crosstown rival

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MLB: Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins

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MLB Free Agency 2023-24: Start Date, Largest Contracts, History, Team Payrolls and more

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MLB: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox

Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger selected MLB’s Comeback Players of the Year

Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger were selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year on Tuesday.

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MLB: ALDS-Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins

Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotation

Gray’s deal includes a $30 million team option for 2027 with a $5 million buyout, which could make the agreement worth $100 million over four seasons.

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Kenta Maeda

Pitcher Kenta Maeda and Detroit Tigers agree to a $24 million, two-year contract, AP source says

Maeda, who turns 36 on April 11, spent the past three years with the Minnesota Twins.

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MLB: Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians

D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players

Suárez provides another power bat for the reigning NL champions.

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San Diego Padres Mike Shildt

Padres hire Shildt as third manager in four seasons

San Diego gives Mike Shildt another chance to manage two years after his surprising Cardinals exit.

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World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Mexico v Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto becomes free agent Tuesday, talks can run through Jan. 4

Yamamoto was 16-6 with a 1.21 ERA this season, striking out 169 and walking 28 in 164 innings, and has a 70-29 record with 1.82 ERA in seven seasons with Orix

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Aaron Nola

Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, signing a 7-year deal with the Phillies

He’s the first big-name starting pitcher to come off the board among this year’s free agents.

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Brandon Woodruff Milwaukee Brewers

Woodruff, Lewis among 63 new free agents as 19 players reach deals and teams make flurry of trades

Friday saw plenty of action before MLB’s 8 p.m. ET non-tender deadline.

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Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr.

Acuña wins NL Most Valuable Player unanimously after 41-homer, 73-steal season

The Braves’ superstar posted the first 40-70 season in MLB history en route to his first MVP award.

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