Payamps has enough service time to reject the outright assignment in favor of free agency, but doing so would require surrendering the rest of this year's $2.995MM guarantee.
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Ronel Blanco will undergo elbow surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the 2025 season; he is expected to return in 2026.
A source with knowledge of the talks told MassLive late Friday that a Crochet extension is less than likely before he starts for the Red Sox on Opening Day.
Royals Extend GM J.J. Picollo, Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Matt Quatraro
The Royals have signed general manager J.J. Picollo to an extension through 2030, signaling confidence in his leadership as the team returns to contention.