The Rockies won 59 games last season and made few significant additions, making them one of the worst teams in the National League.
They made minimal major league signings, with only backup catcher Jacob Stallings and depth starter Dakota Hudson brought in for $3.5MM total spending. [ more ]
Many former All-Stars, including Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Teoscar Hernandez, and Josh Hader, remain unsigned in the MLB offseason.
The Dodgers could use another back-end starter and a right-handed bat, but signing Josh Hader as the best closer on the market would strengthen their bullpen.
54% of over 3,000 voters want to see the Dodgers sign Josh Hader, according to a poll conducted on Twitter. [ more ]
The Opener: Arbitration Hearings, Roster Moves, Bullpen Market
Arbitration hearings begin today and several players have not reached salary agreements with their clubs, leading to potential hearings where a panel of arbiters will determine their 2024 salary.
Teams who have made recent signings will need to make roster moves to clear space on their 40-man roster, often by designating another player for assignment or making minor trades.
The market for relief pitchers is thinning as many of the top arms have already signed contracts with teams. [ more ]
The Nationals have made minimal acquisitions this offseason, mainly signing middle reliever Dylan Floro and former top prospect Nick Senzel to one-year deals.
The team is likely looking to add a left-handed power bat, as their current lefty and switch-hitting bats lack pop and they had one of the lowest slugging percentages against right-handed pitching in 2023. [ more ]
Yankees Had 'Extensive' Talks About Blockbuster Trade For Superstar Pitcher
The New York Yankees made a plethora of additions in response to a disappointing 2023 season, including Juan Soto, Marcus Stroman, and Alex Verdugo.
Despite active offseason moves, the Yankees' starting rotation still has uncertainties, like the unsuccessful pursuits of Blake Snell and Dylan Cease from the White Sox. [ more ]