The Blue Jays finalized their five-year free agent deal with Anthony Santander this week. The deal came with a $92.5MM guarantee but was known to include heavy deferrals. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith first reported on Monday that MLB calculated the contract’s net present closer to $70MM. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reported more specifics on the contract structure this … [Read more...] about Anthony Santander’s Contract With Blue Jays Includes Nearly $62MM In Deferrals
Blue Jays Have Also Shown Interest In Ryan Pressly
If the Astros trade Ryan Pressly, the Cubs appear the likeliest landing spot. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported this evening that Chicago was nearing a deal for the veteran reliever. Multiple reports from the Houston beat indicated that Pressly has not agreed to waive his no-trade rights, however. It’s also not clear if the Cubs and Astros had agreed to a final trade package … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Have Also Shown Interest In Ryan Pressly
Talks Between Blue Jays, Pete Alonso Reportedly “Advancing”
The Blue Jays have been known for a while to have interest in free agent first baseman Pete Alonso. Andy Martino of SNY reports today that talks between the two sides are “advancing,” though he cautions that nothing is done yet and it can’t be certain that a deal will be completed. Though nothing is done yet, it would be quite an interesting offseason pivot for the Jays if they … [Read more...] about Talks Between Blue Jays, Pete Alonso Reportedly “Advancing”
Blue Jays Sign Christian Bethancourt, Richard Lovelady To Minor League Deals
The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that they’ve signed catcher Christian Bethancourt and left-hander Richard Lovelady to minor league contracts. Both players have been invited to major league camp during spring training. Bethancourt, 33, had a decent showing at the plate as recently as 2022, when he slashed .252/.283/.409 (99 wRC+) with 11 homers in 101 games between the A’s and … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Christian Bethancourt, Richard Lovelady To Minor League Deals
MLBTR Podcast: Debating A Salary Cap, How To Improve Parity, More Dodgers Moves, And Anthony Santander
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… MLBTR’s poll asking whether … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Debating A Salary Cap, How To Improve Parity, More Dodgers Moves, And Anthony Santander