Nacua's attorney told The Times before the lawsuit was filed that Nacua 'denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms,' and that Nacua would 'pursue all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.'
The Dodgers announced they've claimed reliever Grant Holman off waivers from the Diamondbacks. Arizona designated the righty for assignment on Opening Day when they needed a roster spot for a trio of minor league signees who broke camp.
I think the way that the Dodgers' organization and our staff take care of players and families is getting around the league. We've had agents reach out and say, 'Hey, I know you haven't called, but our player would really like to play there.' So we're feeling it way more over the last three-four years. That's the ultimate, because obviously winning is everything, but you win by creating that environment.
Between now and then, the league needs to hold a two-team expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, more than 100 unrestricted free agents need to sign contracts, and the 2026 rookies need to be drafted to their teams. Most importantly, the league and players need to agree on a collective bargaining agreement -- a process 15 months in the making.
Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets have recently met with Tucker's representatives, as former GM and current MLB Network radio host Jim Duquette reported Sunday night. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated also reported Sunday that the Mets have sat down with the four-time All-Star, noting the organization's cautiously optimistic belief of landing the marquee outfielder. The Toronto Blue Jays, of course, have also met with Tucker and hosted him at the franchise's player development complex in Dunedin, Fla., back in early December.