As usual, the Yankees have been linked to many of the top names on the free agent market, with Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger noted as two of the more prominent players on New York’s radar. How exactly the front office is ordering their internal wish list remains to be seen, but Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes that Tucker “appears to be a backup plan” to Bellinger. … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Bellinger, Tucker, Maton, Campbell
Blue Jays To Sign Dylan Cease To Seven-Year Deal
The Blue Jays are going to sign Dylan Cease, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It will be a seven-year, $210MM deal for the Boras Corporation client. There are some deferrals, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, though the details of the deferrals haven’t been publicly reported. Though the Jays gave Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a $500MM extension, this will be the largest free … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Sign Dylan Cease To Seven-Year Deal
Phillies, Blue Jays Among Teams To Inquire On Ketel Marte’s Availability
Ketel Marte’s name continues to pop up on the offseason rumor mill as teams check in with the D-backs on the star second baseman. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has already plainly indicated that a trade is “unlikely,” and reports out of Arizona generally suggest that the Snakes are loath to part with Marte but will at least hear interested parties out as a matter of … [Read more...] about Phillies, Blue Jays Among Teams To Inquire On Ketel Marte’s Availability
Blue Jays’ Easton Lucas Granted Release, Expected To Sign Overseas
The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that they’ve placed left-hander Easton Lucas on unconditional release waivers. That drops their 40-man roster count to 37. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports that Lucas will sign with a foreign team once he clears waivers (presumably in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball or in the Korea Baseball Organization). Lucas, 29, appeared in six … [Read more...] about Blue Jays’ Easton Lucas Granted Release, Expected To Sign Overseas
Blue Jays, Rodolfo Castro Agree To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays are signing infielder Rodolfo Castro to a minor league contract, reports Ari Alexander of 7News. He’ll be in major league camp next spring as a non-roster invitee. Still just 26 years old (27 in May), Castro played in parts of three big league seasons from 2021-23, with most of that time coming in Pittsburgh. He hit .233/.299/.427 with 11 homers in 278 plate … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Rodolfo Castro Agree To Minor League Deal