The Blue Jays released infielder Rodolfo Castro from his minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports that Castro is pursuing an opportunity with the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan. Castro had just signed with Toronto a couple months ago. Rather than try to earn his way into a crowded infield picture as a … [Read more...] about Rodolfo Castro To Sign With NPB’s Nippon-Ham Fighters
Mets Reportedly Offer Kyle Tucker Deal With $50MM AAV
1:35pm: The Mets have made Tucker an offer with a $50MM AAV, per reports from John Mincone as well as Robert Murray of FanSided. 11:37am: The top free agent of the offseason is still unsigned with about a month to go until pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Some recent reporting, including from Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio, has suggested the Blue Jays, … [Read more...] about Mets Reportedly Offer Kyle Tucker Deal With $50MM AAV
Yankees Have Shown Interest In Nico Hoerner, Luis Robert Jr.
At the start of the offseason, it felt inevitable that the Yankees and Cody Bellinger would reunite. That may still happen but it seems up in the air at the moment. Talks between the two sides have seemingly stalled out. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports today that both sides have been exploring alternatives lately. Bellinger has interest from other clubs. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Yankees Have Shown Interest In Nico Hoerner, Luis Robert Jr.
Blue Jays Re-Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays have signed Eloy Jimenez to a minor league contract, according to reporter Mike Rodriguez. Jimenez’s latest deal with the Jays includes an invitation to Toronto’s Major League spring camp. After signing a minors deal with Toronto right at the end of August, Jimenez only got into six games with Triple-A Buffalo, and he had a .508 OPS over 21 trips to the plate. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Re-Sign Eloy Jimenez To Minor League Deal
Nationals Claim Paxton Schultz
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Paxton Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays. The Jays designated the righty for assignment recently when they signed Kazuma Okamoto. The Nats opened a 40-man roster spot earlier today by releasing Sauryn Lao. Schultz, 28, has a limited big league track record. He made his debut with the Jays in 2025, tossing 24 2/3 … [Read more...] about Nationals Claim Paxton Schultz