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Padres Sign Austin Davis, Zach Reks To Minor League Deals

Austin Davis and Reks signed minor league contracts with Padres after previous experiences in MLB and KBO.

Davis struggled with control and high ERA but showed potential, while Reks had a strong start in KBO but faced challenges. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Tigers Sign Anthony Bemboom, Brenan Hanifee To Minor League Deals

The Tigers have signed catcher Anthony Bemboom and right-hander Brenan Hanifee to minor league contracts.

Bemboom has spent the past two seasons as a depth catcher with the Orioles, while Hanifee made his MLB debut with the Tigers in September. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

2 months ago

Diamondbacks Sign Kyle Garlick, Albert Almora To Minor League Deals

Arizona Diamondbacks sign outfielders Garlick and Almora to minor league contracts for spring training.

Garlick is a lefty masher with power against lefties, while Almora is a glove-first outfielder with solid production against southpaws. [ more ]

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Guardians Sign Anthony Banda, Dom Nunez To Minor League Deals

Left-hander Anthony Banda and catcher Nunez have been signed by the Guardians to minor league deals with non-roster invites to Spring Training.

Banda had a rough season in 2023 but has shown potential in previous years with a 4.25 FIP and 4.35 SIERA that are each more than a full run better than his ERA. [ more ]

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D-Backs Sign Dylan File, Dakota Chalmers To Minor League Deals

The Diamondbacks have signed right-handers Brett Hanewich and Dakota Chalmers to minor league contracts with an invite to Spring Training.

Both players have had limited opportunities in the majors and will be looking to make a fresh start with the Diamondbacks. [ more ]

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Mets Sign Yolmer Sanchez, Austin Allen To Minor League Deals

The Mets signed infielder Yolmer Sanchez and catcher Austin Allen to minor league contracts.

Both players will be in big league camp as non-roster invitees to spring training. [ more ]

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Pirates Sign Sergio Alcantara To Minor League Deal

The Pirates have signed infielder Sergio Alcantara and righty Hunter Stratton to minor league deals and invited them to spring training.

Alcantara is a versatile infielder with a strong defensive skill set, but his offensive performance has been lacking.

Stratton has shown potential with his high strikeout rate but needs to improve his command to have a longer look in the majors. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets add depth with Yolmer Sanchez, Austin Allen signings

The Mets signed infielder Yolmer Sanchez and catcher Austin Allen to minor league contracts.

Sanchez played with the Mets in 2022 while Allen was with Miami's Triple-A affiliate last year. [ more ]

New York Post

5 months ago

New York Mets

Mets sign reliever with David Stearns connection

The New York Mets have signed right-handed reliever Cam Robinson and outfielder Trayce Thompson to minor league contracts with invites to spring training.

Robinson has a history with Mets' president of baseball operations David Stearns, who drafted him when he was with the Brewers. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

1 month ago

C.J. Cron, Joely Rodriguez Trigger Opt-Outs With Red Sox

Joely Rodriguez and C.J. Cron have opted out of their minor league contracts with the Red Sox, requiring the team to make a decision about adding them to the 40-man roster.

C.J. Cron, despite an injury-riddled 2023 season, has a strong track record of hitting for power and could provide valuable right-handed support for the Red Sox. [ more ]

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Rangers Sign Three To Minor League Deals

The Rangers have signed three players to minor league contracts: Chasen Shreve, Danny Duffy, and Brian Lavarnway. [ more ]

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Rangers Sign Shane Greene, Jonathan Holder To Minor League Deals

The Texas Rangers have signed Shane Greene, Jonathan Holder, and Austin Pruitt to minor league contracts with invitations to big league camp.

Greene and Holder have had success in the past but have struggled with injuries in recent years. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Report: Pirates adding catching depth by signing two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal - Yahoo Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding catcher Yasmani Grandal on a one-year, $2.5 million contract.

Grandal will provide depth at catcher for the Pirates while Endy Rodríguez recovers from Tommy John surgery. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Wednesday catch-all thread (2/7/24)

The Mets have major candidates for the Opening Day bullpen.

Top pitching prospects and depth starters might also be considered. [ more ]

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