MLB Trade Rumors

Some teams don’t publicly announce contract terms, or in some cases, even if a manager or a top front office executive (i.e. president of baseball operations, general manager, or whatever title is given to the lead decision-maker) has been given an extension whatsoever.  As a result, this list of the managers and executives entering the final years of their contracts is … [Read more...] about Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts

Former Boston reliever Hirokazu Sawamura is looking for another opportunity in the US over a return to Japan, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. Sawamura pitched for a decade in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball before going stateside, signing for the Red Sox on a two-year, $3MM deal. He’d compiled a 2.77 ERA across 868 1/3 NPB innings. Sawamura initially worked … [Read more...] about Hirokazu Sawamura Looking For MLB Opportunities Over Return To Japan

The Red Sox have hired Kyle Hudson to be their first base coach and outfield instructor, rounding out their major league coaching hires for 2023, according to Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal. Hudson, 36, joins Boston having spent the past three seasons with the Guardians, where he worked as an outfield instructor and staff assistant. Prior to that, he’d served as a … [Read more...] about Red Sox Add Kyle Hudson To Coaching Staff

The Red Sox and right-hander Corey Kluber are in agreement on a one-year deal plus a club option for 2024. Kluber will be guaranteed $10MM on the deal, though there’s also $2MM in unknown incentives that could increase the eventual payday for the Wasserman client. The 2024 option is valued at $11MM, though with escalators and incentives for that season as well. Kluber, 37 in … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Sign Corey Kluber To One-Year Deal

Dec. 28: Eovaldi has other paths available for getting the player option in 2025, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He can also attain it yb finishing top five in Cy Young voting in 2024 or finishing in the top seven and making the All-Star team. Eovaldi also has limited no-trade protection. Dec. 27, 9:02pm: The Rangers have announced the signing of Eovaldi. Nick Mears has … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Nathan Eovaldi

The Diamondbacks have added former pitcher Rolando Valles to their major league coaching staff, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Valles takes the position vacated by former D-Backs bench coach Luis Urueta, who left the team in November to join the Marlins in the same role. When discussing the hiring, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Valles will be part of … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Diamondbacks, Red Sox, Rangers

Teams are reportedly checking in with the Red Sox on the availability of seven-time All-Star Chris Sale, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. However, Heyman notes that Boston is “not looking to trade any of their starters,” but is “willing to listen and consider.” Sale is currently owed $55MM through the 2024 season. Nevertheless, Sale has full veto power over any potential … [Read more...] about Red Sox’s Chris Sale Drawing Trade Interest

The Red Sox have had some discussions with the Marlins about infielder Joey Wendle, reports Chad Jennings of the Athletic. There’s no indication a deal is imminent or even likely, as he’s one of a number of names whom Boston has looked into as they search for middle infield help. Wendle is headed into his second season in Miami. The Marlins acquired him from their in-state … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Marlins Have Discussed Joey Wendle In Trade Talks

The Red Sox announced that utility player Niko Goodrum will be a non-roster invitee for their upcoming Spring Training. Prior to the official announcement, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Goodrum had joined the organization on a minor league deal. Goodrum, 31 in February, seemed to establish himself as a useful player with the Tigers in 2018 and 2019, hitting around league … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Niko Goodrum To Minor League Deal