Mon Dec 3 2018 | 17:37 | Phillies get Segura from Mariners for Santana, Crawford | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | 1B/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | J.P. Crawford | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Nicasio | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired two-time All-Star shortstop Jean Segura from the Seattle Mariners for veteran slugger Carlos Santana and infielder J.P. Crawford on Monday.The Phillies also get left-hander James Pazos and righty Juan Nicasio in the trade.It was the second major deal of the day for the Mariners. They also sent second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets for five players, including two top prospects and outfielder Jay Bruce."Carlos Santana has been among the most durable players in the big leagues over the last eight years and has been a fixture in the middle of lineups during that time," Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "He gets on base, he does damage at the plate and is quite an underrated first baseman. J.P. Crawford gives us a young shortstop who is very athletic and fills up the tool box; he hits, he runs, he plays defense, he throws, he has power. For the last four running, he's been among the top 20 prospects... [ More] |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 17:27 | Mets get Cano, Diaz and cash from Mariners in 7-player trade | Gerson Bautista | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | 1B/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | J.P. Crawford | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Haniger | CF/RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Blaine Hardy | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Nicasio | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Swarzak | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade.The Mets also are getting $20 million from the rebuilding Mariners in the deal announced Monday.Seattle received outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak and three prospects: former first-round draft picks Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic, plus right-hander Gerson Bautista.In his first big move as the Mets' general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen brought the 36-year-old Cano back to New York. Van Wagenen previously was an agent and represented the former Yankees slugger.Diaz's value may never have been higher after the hard-throwing 24-year-old topped the majors with 57 saves last season. The Mariners are completely revamping their roster this offseason, having already traded ace James Paxton to the Yankees. Seattle also traded All-Star shortstop Jean Segura and pitchers James Pazos and Juan Nicasio to Philadelphia... [ More] |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 17:07 | Sources: Phillies get Segura from Mariners in 5-player deal | Jay Bruce | 1B/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | J.P. Crawford | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Nicasio | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | James Pazos | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two people familiar with the deal say the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a trade with the Seattle Mariners to acquire two-time All-Star shortstop Jean Segura for veteran slugger Carlos Santana and infielder J.P. Crawford.Both people spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal hasn't been officially announced.The Phillies also get left-hander James Pazos and righty Juan Nicasio in the deal.The Mariners announced a major deal earlier Monday, sending second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets for five players, including two top prospects and outfielder Jay Bruce.Segura hit .304 with 10 homers, 63 RBIs, 20 stolen bases and had a .341 on-base percentage last season. He is signed through 2022 and is owed $60 million.Santana batted a career-low .229 with 24 homers, 86 RBIs and a .352 OBP in his first season in Philadelphia after signing a $60 million, three-year contract.Crawford, a 2013 first-round pick, hit .214 in only 49 games. He's been plagued by injuries and has only 187 career at-bats.Pazos was 4-1 with a 2.88 ERA in 60 appearances, covering 50 innings. He struck out 45 and walked 15.Nicasio was 1-6 with a 6.00 ERA in 46 games. He pitched in two games for the Phillies in 2017.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 17:07 | Mets get Cano, Diaz and cash from Mariners in 7-player trade | Gerson Bautista | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | 1B/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | J.P. Crawford | SS | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Haniger | CF/RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Blaine Hardy | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Swarzak | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade.The Mets also are getting $20 million from the rebuilding Mariners in the deal announced Monday.Seattle received outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak and three prospects: former first-round draft picks Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic, plus right-hander Gerson Bautista.In his first big move as the Mets' general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen brought the 36-year-old Cano back to New York. Van Wagenen previously was an agent and represented the former Yankees slugger.Diaz's value may never have been higher after the hard-throwing 24-year-old topped the majors with 57 saves last season. The Mariners are completely revamping their roster this offseason, having already traded ace James Paxton to the Yankees. The Mariners were also finalizing a trade Monday to send All-Star shortstop Jean Segura to Philadelphia... [ More] |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 16:37 | Mets get Cano, Diaz and cash from Mariners in 7-player trade | Gerson Bautista | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | 1B/RF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Gonzales | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Haniger | CF/RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Blaine Hardy | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | James Paxton | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jean Segura | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Swarzak | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade.The Mets also are getting $20 million from the rebuilding Mariners in the deal announced Monday.Seattle received outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak and three prospects: former first-round draft picks Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic, plus right-hander Gerson Bautista.In his first big move as the Mets' general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen brought the 36-year-old Cano back to New York. Van Wagenen previously was an agent and represented the former Yankees slugger.Diaz's value may never have been higher after the hard-throwing 24-year-old topped the majors with 57 saves last season. The Mariners are completely revamping their roster this offseason, having already traded ace James Paxton to the Yankees. There were reports that All-Star shortstop Jean Segura could be the next to leave Seattle, headed to... [ More] |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 16:27 | Slugger Pedro Alvarez signs minor league deal with Marlins | Pedro Alvarez | DH/LF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Gabriel Guerrero | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Bryan Holaday | C | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Dixon Machado | 2B/SS | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Deven Marrero | 3B/SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
MIAMI (AP) — Former home run champion Pedro Alvarez has signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins and will attend spring training as a non-roster invitee.The 31-year-old Alvarez hit 30 homers for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012, 36 in 2013 and 27 in 2015. He led the majors in homers in 2013. Alvarez batted .180 with eight homers in 45 games last year for the Baltimore Orioles.Others signing minor league deals with Miami include outfielder Gabriel Guerrero, the nephew of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, who batted .293 in the Cincinnati Reds' minor league system this year; Bryan Holaday, Miami's backup catcher this year; infielder Dixon Machado, a .227 career hitter with Detroit; and infielder Deven Marrero, a .197 career hitter with Boston and Arizona.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 15:47 | Mets get Cano, Diaz and cash from Mariners in 7-player trade | Gerson Bautista | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Swarzak | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade.The Mets also got cash from the rebuilding Mariners in the deal Monday.Seattle received outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak and three prospects: former first-round draft picks Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic plus right-hander Gerson Bautista. |
Mon Dec 3 2018 | 15:07 | Japanese star lefty Kikucki available to MLB teams | Shohei Ohtani | DH/PH/SP | Angels | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Star Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will be available to major league teams starting Tuesday, with the New York Yankees expected to be among those interested.The 27-year-old Seibu Lions ace will have until Jan. 2 to sign a contract with a big league club. The Lions would then receive a posting fee based on the dollar amount of the pitcher's contract.If Kikuchi doesn't reach a deal with an MLB team, he remains with Seibu.Kikuchi was 14-4 with 3.08 ERA this season, and was 16-6 with a 1.97 ERA the previous year.Kikuchi, who played for the same high school as two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, is 73-46 with a 2.77 ERA in eight seasons in Japan.Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said last month that he was aware of Kikuchi's ability."I saw film on him during the pro scouting meetings," Steinbrenner said. "We talked about that individual. We've always been paying attention to that area of the world — some unbelievably great players came out of there. So it won't be any different this year." |
Sun Dec 2 2018 | 13:08 | Indians All-Star shortstop Lindor voted team's Man of Year | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Brantley | LF | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Clevinger | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jason Kipnis | 2B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Miller | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has been chosen the club's Man of the Year by the Cleveland chapter of the Baseball Writers of America.Lindor led the Indians to their third straight AL Central championship, batting .277 with 38 home runs and 92 RBIs. The switch-hitter scored 129 runs — tying him for the major league lead — had 25 stolen bases and was named to the All-Star team for the third straight season.Lindor and third baseman Jose Ramirez, also nominated for the award, earned AL Silver Slugger Awards at their respective positions. Ramirez finished third in the AL MVP voting after hitting .270 with 39 homers and 105 RBIs.Reliever Cody Allen won the team's Good Guy Award, which is given in recognition of a player or staff member who understands the media's role in covering baseball. Second baseman Jason Kipnis, outfielder Michael Brantley and pitchers Trevor Bauer, Andrew Miller and Mike Clevinger were also nominated.Allen became the franchise's all-time saves leader last season. The right-hander had 27 saves, bringing his career total to 149. Allen was 4-6 with a 4.70 ERA in 70 appearances. |
Sat Dec 1 2018 | 15:57 | Nats have done work, but Bryce Harper looms over offseason | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Eaton | CF/LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Howie Kendrick | 2B/LF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Robles | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Rosenthal | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Soto | LF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kurt Suzuki | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Everywhere Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman goes these days, the same topic arises: What is going to happen with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper?"As if they think — I guess because I've been here forever — I know all the answers to everything," Zimmerman said Saturday at Nationals Park during the club's annual fan festival. "Yeah, you get that question quite a bit."As much as Washington general manager Mike Rizzo already has done to try to improve a roster that flopped in 2018, that is the essential issue that is going to loom over the offseason until it's resolved.Harper was drafted No. 1 overall by the Nationals in 2010, made his major league debut as a teen, won the NL Rookie of the Year award in 2012, was a unanimous selection as NL MVP in 2015 — and now could be gone for good at age 26."Whatever team he's on is a better team. He's one of the better players in the game. A lot of us would love to have him back here. I don't think there's anyone that... [ More] |
Sat Dec 1 2018 | 14:16 | Pirates acquire minor leaguer Wilkin Ramos from A's | Tanner Anderson | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired minor league right-hander Wilkin Ramos from Oakland as the player to be named from the last month's trade of right-hander Tanner Anderson to the Athletics.The teams announced the move Saturday. The 18-year-old Ramos went 3-3 with a 3.15 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 14 appearances, including eight starts, with the Dominican Summer League Athletics in 2018.Ramos, who is from the Dominican Republic, was signed by Oakland as a non-drafted free agent in July 2017.The 25-year-old Anderson, who made his major league debut last season, was sent to Oakland on Nov. 20. He went 1-0 with a 6.35 ERA in six outings spanning 11 1/3 innings for the Pirates. In four career minor league seasons, he is 21-13 with a 3.24 ERA in 120 appearances, including 22 starts.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sat Dec 1 2018 | 00:06 | Phillies do not tender contracts to Justin Bour, Luis Avilan | Aaron Altherr | LF/PH/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Avilán | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Bour | 1B/PH | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jerad Eickhoff | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Luis García | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | César Hernández | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Morgan | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Héctor Neris | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Vince Velasquez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies did not tender contracts to first baseman Justin Bour and left-hander Luis Avilan, allowing the players to become free agents.Both players were acquired in trades during the season and saw limited action in Philadelphia.Bour hit .224 with one homer and five RBIs in 49 at-bats after batting .227 with 19 homers and 54 RBIs in 112 games for the Marlins.Avilan had a 3.18 ERA in 12 games for the Phillies, spanning 5 2/3 innings. He was 2-1 with two saves and a 3.86 ERA in 58 appearances for the White Sox.The Phillies tendered contracts to other arbitration-eligible players on Friday, including right-handers Aaron Nola, Vince Velasquez, Hector Neris, Jerad Eickhoff and Luis Garcia; left-hander Adam Morgan; infielders Cesar Hernandez and Maikel Franco; and outfielder Aaron Altherr.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 23:06 | Dodgers agree to $2.65M deal with reliever Cingrani | Tony Cingrani | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Pat Venditte | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pitcher Tony Cingrani reached agreement on a $2.65 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday to avoid salary arbitration.The left-hander made 30 appearances last season and had a 4.76 ERA in 22 2/3 innings with 36 strikeouts.Cingrani, 29, made two trips to the disabled list last season due to shoulder issues and made only two appearances in September.The Dodgers also decided not to offer a contract offer to switch-pitcher Pat Venditte, who became a free agent.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 23:06 | Hamilton, Garcia, Schoop cut loose; Cubs keep Russell | Tim Beckham | 3B/SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Bour | 1B/PH | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B/DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Dyson | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Wilmer Flores | 1B/2B/3B/PH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Avisaíl García | RF | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Gearrin | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Kendall Graveman | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Robbie Grossman | DH/LF/PH/RF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Billy Hamilton | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Liam Hendriks | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Caleb Joseph | C | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | James McCann | C | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Panik | 2B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Addison Russell | SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Salazar | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Schoop | 2B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Shoemaker | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Strickland | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | 2B/PH | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Wilson | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton and 2017 All-Stars Avisail Garcia and Jonathan Schoop became free agents Friday when they were among 43 players cut loose by teams that failed to offer 2019 contracts, but the Chicago Cubs hung onto shortstop Addison Russell despite his 40-game domestic violence suspension that extends until May.Cubs president of president of baseball operations Theo Epstein called the decision a procedural step and said it "does not represent the finish line nor rubber-stamp his future" with them."It does however reflect our support for him as long as he continues to make progress and demonstrates his commitment to these important issues," Epstein added.Russell accepted the suspension following allegations made by his ex-wife Melisa Reidy. Though Russell has denied the allegations, he apologized to Reidy and his family for "my past behavior.""Since accepting my suspension, I've had time to reflect on my past behavior and think about the next steps I need... [ More] |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 22:56 | Mitchell, Garcia agree to $910,000 deals with Padres | Greg Garcia | 2B/3B/PH | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Bryan Mitchell | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Bryan Mitchell and infielder Greg Garcia both agreed to $910,000, one-year contracts with the San Diego Padres on Friday.The 27-year-old Mitchell was 2-4 with a 5.42 ERA in 11 starts and five relief appearances for the Padres, who acquired him from the Yankees last December. He made seven starts, was sent to the bullpen, went on the disabled list for 2½ months because of a right elbow impingement, then had four starts in September.Garcia, 29, is from San Diego's El Cajon suburb and was claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Nov. 1. He hit .221 with three homers and 15 RBIs in 181 at-bats for the Cardinals this year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 22:26 | Hamilton, Garcia, Schoop cut loose; Cubs keep Russell | Avisaíl García | RF | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Billy Hamilton | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Addison Russell | SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Schoop | 2B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | 2B/PH | Orioles | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton and 2017 All-Stars Avisail Garcia and Jonathan Schoop became free agents Friday when they were among 43 players cut loose by teams that failed to offer 2019 contracts, but the Chicago Cubs hung onto shortstop Addison Russell despite his 40-game domestic violence suspension that extends until May.Cubs president of president of baseball operations Theo Epstein called the decision a procedural step and said it "does not represent the finish line nor rubber-stamp his future" with them."It does however reflect our support for him as long as he continues to make progress and demonstrates his commitment to these important issues," Epstein added.Teams had a deadline Friday to offer contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.The 28-year-old Hamilton hit .236 with four homers and 29 RBIs this year for last-place Cincinnati as his stolen bases dropped to 34, and the Reds did not want to pay the raise he would get in arbitration from his $4.6... [ More] |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 22:16 | Chavez returns to Rangers, finalizes $8 million, 2-year deal | Matt Bush | RP/SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP/SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Zac Curtis | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Hunter | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Adrian Sampson | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Right-hander Jesse Chavez finalized an $8 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers on Friday, returning to the team that traded him to the Chicago Cubs last July.The 35-year-old was 5-2 with a 2.55 ERA and five saves in 62 relief appearances with the Rangers and Cubs last season. He was second in the majors among relievers with 95 1/3 innings.Chavez had a 1.68 ERA after June 1, with 61 strikeouts and 11 walks in 64 1/3 innings. He made his postseason with the Cubs, pitching a scoreless inning in Colorado's 2-1 win in the NL wild-card game.Chavez was selected by the Rangers in the 42nd round of the 2002 amateur draft. Chavez and Philadelphia's Tommy Hunter are the only active pitchers with at least 390 innings as both a starter and reliever. Chavez gets $4 million in each of the next two seasons.Texas also failed to offer 2019 contracts to four players, including right-hander Matt Bush, making the quartet free agents. Bush didn't appear in a game after June... [ More] |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 21:56 | Giants Joe Panik, Sam Dyson reach agreement on 1-year deals | Sam Dyson | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | CF/RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Gorkys Hernández | CF/LF/PH/RF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Panik | 2B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Will Smith | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Strickland | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Second baseman Joe Panik reached agreement on a $3.85 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, while reliever Sam Dyson received a $5 million, one-year deal.The Giants, with new baseball operations chief Farhan Zaidi now in charge, did not tender contracts to outfielder Gorkys Hernandez or reliever Hunter Strickland, allowing the pair to become free agents.Panik batted .254 with four home runs and 24 RBIs in 102 games while again dealing with injuries. Dyson went 4-3 with a 2.69 ERA in a team-best 74 outings.After a stint as closer last season, Strickland punched a door in June after blowing a save and taking a loss to Miami, and he required surgery. In late May 2017, the excitable right-hander ignited a brawl when he beaned Washington's Bryce Harper with a 98 mph fastball on his first pitch in the eighth inning with two outs, none on and the Nationals ahead 2-0. Harper charged the mound and both men threw punches as benches and bullpens emptied.Hernandez had career highs of 15 home runs and 40 RBIs while playing in 142 games.Left-hander Will Smith, who received the 2018 Willie Mac Award named for the late Hall of Famer, is San Francisco's final arbitration-eligible player and was tendered a contract Friday.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 21:46 | Indians trade All-Star Gomes to Nationals for prospects | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Goody | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Haase | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Roberto Pérez | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Neil Ramírez | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jefry Rodriguez | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Salazar | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Sammy Solis | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Stamets | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Kurt Suzuki | C | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians traded one of their big arms — from behind the plateCleveland, which has discussed moving right-handers Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer and Carlos Carrasco in possible trades while restructuring its payroll, dealt All-Star catcher Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals on Friday night.In return, the three-time defending AL Central champions got outfielder Daniel Jonson, right-hander Jefry Rodriguez and a player to be named. Team president Chris Antonetti called Johnson and Rodriguez "upper-level prospects" who should be able to help the Indians in the next few seasons.The Gomes deal is unlikely to be the last move this offseason by the Indians, who followed up another strong regular season stretch run with a disappointing performance against Houston in the AL Division Series. Cleveland got swept, and with its window for contention possibly closing, the team is looking to fill some holes in the outfield and bullpen.Cleveland may have to move Kluber, a two-time Cy Young... [ More] |
Fri Nov 30 2018 | 21:36 | Speedy Billy Hamilton cut loose by Reds | Aristides Aquino | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Juan Graterol | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Billy Hamilton | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Patterson | 1B/RF | Reds | Free Agent |
CINCINNATI (AP) — Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton became a free agent when the Cincinnati Reds failed to offer a 2019 contract by Friday's deadline.The 28-year-old hit .236 with four homers and 29 RBIs this year as his stolen bases dropped to 34. He swiped 56 bases and in 2014 and increased his total by one annually in each of the next three seasons.Hamilton had a $4.6 million salary on the last-place Reds, who went 67-95. He would have been eligible for free agency after next season.Cincinnati also failed to offer contracts to outfielder-first baseman Jordan Patterson, outfielder Aristides Aquino and catcher Juan Graterol.___More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |