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Eduardo Rodriguez

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MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Diamondbacks are finalists to sign free agent left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.

Morosi adds that the two sides have had advanced discussions regarding a multi-year contract, but that a deal has not been finalized at the moment. Rodriguez appears close to making a final decision regarding his next stop after spending the last two years in Detroit, posting a solid 3.58 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 215/82 K/BB ratio across 243 2/3 innings (43 starts). The 30-year-old southpaw would certainly help bolster an Arizona starting rotation that also features Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and Brandon Pfaadt.
Kirby Yates

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Rangers signed RHP Kirby Yates to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

The deal, which was agreed to earlier this week during the Winter Meetings, is now official. The soon-to-be 37-year-old right-hander will likely operate in middle relief for the Rangers next season after finishing this past season with a solid 3.28 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 80/37 K/BB ratio across 60 1/3 innings (61 appearances). There are some durability concerns, especially given his extensive injury history, but Yates represents a relatively low-risk gamble for the defending World Series champions.
Brett de Geus

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Mariners signed RHP Brett de Geus to a minor league contract.

The deal presumably also includes an invitation to spring training. De Geus hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since making 47 relief appearances during the 2021 season between the Rangers and Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old righty posted a serviceable 4.86 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 36/17 K/BB ratio across 46 1/3 innings (29 appearances) last year in the upper minors of Kansas City’s system.
Luis Robert Jr.

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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports the White Sox have no intention of trading Luis Robert Jr.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz told reporters last month that the organization would listen to offers on any of their players, but it simply wouldn’t make sense for them to jettison Robert Jr., who isn’t set to reach free agency until 2028, if his club options are picked up. The 26-year-old fantasy stalwart blasted a career-high 36 round-trippers and also chipped 20 steals this past season. He’s a borderline first-round fantasy contributor, if he manages to play close to a full season.
Dylan Cease

CWS Starting Pitcher #84

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports the White Sox are “pulling back” on trade talks involving Dylan Cease.

There was widespread speculation that Cease could be dealt prior to the Winter Meetings, with the Dodgers, Braves, Orioles and Reds in the mix as possible suitors, but that obviously didn’t happen. Heyman adds that the White Sox are likely waiting to see what teams miss out on Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto before re-engaging with trade talks. He also notes that there’s still a “good chance” that he ultimately winds up being deal. It certainly appears to be in Chicago’s best interest to wait and see on a potential Cease deal for now.
Adam Cimber

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Angels are in agreement with free agent right-hander Adam Cimber on a one-year, $1.65 million contract.

Cimber provides the Angels with another experienced high-leverage option along with recent free agent acquisition Luis García and closer Carlos Estevez. The 33-year-old side-winding righty was non-tendered last month by the Blue Jays after an injury-marred 2023 campaign. However, he was a durable and effective workhorse reliever the previous two seasons between the Marlins and Blue Jays.
Tony Kemp

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MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Blue Jays are considering free agent outfielder Tony Kemp for a utility role.

Kemp finally reached free agency after spending the last four years with the rebuilding Athletics and would certainly make sense in a bench role for a contending roster. The 32-year-old versatile outfielder posted a .607 OPS with fiver homers and 15 steals in 419 plate appearances this past season for Oakland.
Adam Cimber

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The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports the Angels are in talks with free agent right-hander Adam Cimber.

Nothing official yet, but Cimber figures to land somewhere on a big league deal after being non-tendered last month by the Blue Jays on the heels of an injury-marred 2023 campaign.
Matt Andriese

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Marlins signed RHP Matt Andriese to a minor league contract.

Andriese hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2021 campaign and spent all of last season at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Dodgers’ minor league system. The 34-year-old journeyman righty is merely organizational fodder at this stage of his career.
Albert Abreu

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Albert Abreu has signed with the Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.

Abreu will take his talents overseas in an effort to rebuild his long-term value. The 28-year-old righty made a career-high 45 appearances this past season for the Yankees, finishing with a 4.73 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 61/35 K/BB ratio across 59 innings of work.

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