#shortstop

#shortstop

The Chicago White Sox new shortstop is veteran Paul DeJong with prospects Colson Montgomery, Braden Shewmake, and Jacob Gonzalez. DeJong signed for $1.75 million + performance bonuses. Shewmake's roster bid was hampered by a sprained ankle. [ more ]

Diamondbacks signed Elvis Andrus to a minor league deal.

Club exploring various options for backup shortstop. [ more ]

Mookie Betts embraced the challenge of moving to shortstop to help the team despite knowing the difficulties involved.

Betts worked hard to improve his performance at shortstop and was focused on refining his skills in practice. [ more ]

Colin Houck, a high school shortstop, was drafted by the Mets as the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 draft.

Scouting reports suggest that Houck is a solid all-around hitter with potential for power and an advanced eye for his age. [ more ]

Gavin Lux aims to be a consistent everyday shortstop like Freddie Freeman.

Lux is focused on regaining his full form and being a vital part of the Dodgers lineup. [ more ]

Gavin Lux has fully recovered from his knee injury and is mentally and physically ready for Spring Training.

Lux is no longer concerned about the knee injury and is focused on his performance on the field. [ more ]

Gavin Lux is set to be the starting shortstop for the Dodgers in 2024.

Lux is comfortable playing shortstop and feels it is a breath of fresh air after playing second base.

His defensive performance at shortstop during spring training could have a positive impact on his batting performance. [ more ]

The Cardinals have mutual interest in shortstop Brandon Crawford.

Crawford's performance has declined over the past few seasons, raising concerns about his value. [ more ]

The Giants signed Nick Ahmed to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training.

Ahmed will compete with prospects for playing time at shortstop. [ more ]

The San Francisco Giants have made some notable additions to their roster for Opening Day, including a center fielder and a backup catcher.

The team has identified shortstop and second base as areas where they still need improvement. [ more ]

The Miami Marlins have made an offer to free-agent infielder Tim Anderson, who became a free agent after the White Sox declined his club option.

Anderson's 2023 season was a major decline from his previous years, with his offensive production dropping significantly. [ more ]

The Miami Marlins have expressed interest in free agent infielder Gio Urshela.

Miami is known to be exploring the free agent market for infield help, with other reported targets including Tim Anderson, Amed Rosario, and Adalberto Mondesi. [ more ]

The Marlins are considering Tim Anderson, Amed Rosario, and Adalberto Mondesi as options for shortstop help.

The Marlins have not made any major league signings this offseason but have focused on trades and minor league deals. [ more ]

The Miami Marlins are exploring the market for infield help, particularly at shortstop.

Adalberto Mondesi is among the names the Marlins are considering. [ more ]

The Chicago White Sox signed shortstop Paul DeJong to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

DeJong was previously with the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays before signing with the San Francisco Giants. [ more ]

Gavin Lux is on track to make a full recovery from his knee injury and return as the Los Angeles Dodgers' everyday shortstop in the 2024 season.

The Dodgers have expressed confidence in Lux's ability to perform at a high level and handle the demands of the position. [ more ]

Gavin Lux is on track to make a full recovery from his knee injury and return as the Dodgers' shortstop for the 2024 season.

The Dodgers have confidence in Lux's ability to perform at a high level.

There is still a possibility of the Dodgers pursuing a trade for shortstop Willy Adames. [ more ]