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Mon Mar 2522:01Blake Snell To Throw Again On Friday
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell will pitch either in Arizona or "something somewhere else" on Friday, according to manager Bob Melvin. Snell pitched three innings on Sunday and could get up to five innings later this week. Due to the late nature of his signing with the Giants during spring training, last year's National League Cy Young winner won't be ready to be in the team's Opening Day rotation. We should have a better idea of when the 31-year-old southpaw will be able to make his Giants debut once he gets stretched out a bit more. While Snell has lots of strikeout upside for fantasy managers, he led the league with 99 walks last year with the San Diego Padres and was fortunate to have a league-low 2.25 ERA, as evidenced by his 3.44 FIP. He's moving to a great pitcher's park, but fantasy managers should expect some regression.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan SlusserRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 2501:28Blake Snell Throws Sim Game, Giants Non-Committal On Next Steps
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell threw three innings in a simulated game on Sunday, marking a significant step in his preparation. Snell signed with the Giants on March 19, a date late enough that he won't be able to start the season with the team. The Giants aren't sure what the next steps are, but if Snell only needs one more sim game he could debut late in the first week, although that seems unlikely. Fantasy managers will want to pay close attention to Snell news before they set their lineups in the opening few weeks of the season.
Source: Justice delos SantosRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2215:32Blake Snell To Pitch In Minor-League Game Sunday
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell will pitch in a minor-league game in camp on Sunday, according to manager Bob Melvin. The next steps for Snell after that outing are to be determined. The Giants signed the 2023 National League Cy Young winner to a two-year deal last weekend, and the 31-year-old southpaw threw his first bullpen session in spring training on Thursday. Snell is not injured, but the fact that he signed so late in camp means that he will not be ready to be a part of the team's Opening Day rotation, starting next Thursday, March 28, when the Gigantes face his old team, the San Diego Padres. Snell has all kinds of strikeout upside, but he also led the league in walks in 2023, making him more of a No. 2 fantasy starter than an ace.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Shayna RubinRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2016:59Blake Snell Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell said he won't be ready for Opening Day next Thursday on March 28 against his former team, the San Diego Padres. Snell is in the 60-pitch range in camp, but those pitches are without the adrenaline and facing big-league hitters. The Giants will get a schedule after Snell throws a bullpen session on Thursday. Last year's National League Cy Young winner -- the second time he's won the award in his career -- signed with the Gigantes just this week and is going to be delayed to start the regular season. For a pitcher that is notorious for starting slow, his late signing is a red flag for his 2024 fantasy value as a No. 2 starter. The 31-year-old southpaw led the league with a 2.25 ERA and 182 ERA+, but he also led the league in walks (99). Regression is likely coming despite being in an excellent pitcher's park in San Fran.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex PavlovicRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1821:40Blake Snell Heading To The Giants
Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell is signing a two-year deal worth $62 million with the San Francisco Giants on Monday. The deal includes an opt-out clause for the reigning National League Cy Young winner. The 31-year-old southpaw was asking for a lot on the open market coming off his second Cy Young in eight big-league seasons. He went 14-9 with a league-best 2.25 ERA (3.44 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with a career-high 234 strikeouts in 180 innings over 32 starts for the San Diego Padres, but Snell also led the league with 99 walks and 5.8 hits per nine innings allowed, which means he was pretty fortunate to lead the league in ERA in 2023. He will stay in the NL West and move to an even more pitcher-friendly ballpark, but his lack of control and durability issues point to regression in 2024 as a No. 2 fantasy starter. Snell also has a history of starting slow, which could be exacerbated this year due to his late signing with only 10 days until Opening Day.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 1520:34Astros In Serious Pursuit Of Blake Snell
Updating a previous report, the Houston Astros are engaged in a serious pursuit of free-agent left-hander Blake Snell, according to sources briefed on their discussions. The 31-year-old southpaw is the best starter on the market and is believed to be seeking the same type of contract recently signed by two other Scott Boras clients -- Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman -- a three-year deal with two opt-outs. The Astros' need for starting pitchers is pretty great with Justin Verlander (shoulder) set to start the year on the injured list and Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia still recovering from elbow surgeries. Jose Urquidy injured his elbow on Friday, too. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported that Snell threw four simulated innings on Friday in Seattle in front of scouts from teams that included the Giants and Astros, according to a source. Those in attendance were impressed by how ready Snell looks.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal and Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 1513:38Astros Still In Play To Sign Blake Snell
The Houston Astros have remained engaged in the starting pitching market, according to multiple people with knowledge of the team's plans, and it stands to reason that free-agent left-hander Blake Snell may emerge as their top target. "As I've said multiple times, we always have our foot on the gas when it comes to winning and acquiring pitching," general manager Dana Brown said. "As long as Snell is on the market, we check in to ask what is the latest. Nothing new as of now." Adding another starting pitcher would help Houston's rotation, which won't have Justin Verlander (shoulder) for the start of the year. Snell made 32 starts for the San Diego Padres in 2023 and had a major-league-low 2.25 ERA to carry him to his second Cy Young award. However, he also issued a league-high 99 walks, which is part of the reason he remains unsigned.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 913:48Blake Snell Has Strong Preference To Join Angels
Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell has a "strong preference" to join the Los Angeles Angels, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. "I'm hearing that Blake Snell's preference -- strong preference -- is to go to the Angels," Olney said during Thursday's edition of the Baseball Tonight podcast. "There [has] been back-and-forth with that team. That's where I think he's going to land," he added. The Angels could use a stalwart atop their rotation as the top five currently consists of Reid Detmers, Patrick Sandoval, Tyler Anderson, Griffin Canning, and Chase Silseth. Snell took home his second career Cy Young Award in 2023 as he worked to an MLB-best 2.25 ERA across 32 starts, although his control remained an issue as he paced the league with 99 walks a season ago.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 114:29Giants Becoming Favorites To Land Blake Snell
The San Francisco Giants appear to be firming as the favorites to land free-agent left-hander Blake Snell. A deal could come within the next 24-48 hours, reportedly, while the Giants are seen ahead of the New York Yankees who have an offer on the table for the two-time Cy Young winner. Snell took down the NL Cy Young Award in the 2023 season with the San Diego Padres. He worked to an MLB-best 2.25 ERA across 32 starts, posting a 14-9 record alongside a hefty 31.5% K%. Interestingly, he led all of baseball with 99 walks but was able to strand 86.7% of his base-runners, a figure well above his 78.2% career mark. While regression is likely, he would be a major boon to the Giants' beat-up rotation while his durability and strikeout figures will continue to serve fantasy managers quite well.
Source: Dan ClarkRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2800:29Giants, Blake Snell Deal A "50-50" Possibility
San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants remain in the hunt for free-agent starting pitcher Blake Snell, and that the possibility of a deal is "50-50." No further details were mentioned. The team's rotation is already short-handed to begin the season, with Alex Cobb (hip) and Robbie Ray (elbow) on the injured list and several other potential starters dealing with injuries. Snell has had an injury history in the past, but he was healthy enough to win the National League Cy Young award last season and would provide a boost to the team to start the season, and even after some of their mainstays return.
Source: Susan Slusser - Twitter.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2712:03Yankees Still Have A Chance To Land Blake Snell
Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell and the New York Yankees continue to discuss potential scenarios, but so far it's just talk without much progress. Snell would give the Yankees both reigning Cy Young winners and make them the clear favorite in the American League. However, any deal for Snell would also trigger a 110 percent tax, meaning the move would cost more than double his salary. The Yankees continue to keep the lines of communication open with Snell, but after talking on Monday, the two sides don't appear to be any closer to a deal. One Yankees person characterized the chances for a deal as extremely low. The 31-year-old Snell is going to cost $30 million a year, so it's unclear how many other teams remain in the market for him. So far, the Yankees have made the only known public offer to Snell -- for five years, although they are believed to be willing to go six years at close to $28 million per year.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1912:11Yankees Have Made An Offer To Blake Snell
Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell, the National League Cy Young winner in 2023 with the San Diego Padres, has an official offer on the table from the New York Yankees, according to a source. However, the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants remain possibilities for Snell as well. It's a pretty big surprise that Snell remains on the open market with pitchers and catchers having already reported to spring training last week. The 31-year-old southpaw has now won a Cy Young in the NL and AL in his career and had a league-best 2.25 ERA last season despite a league-worst 13.3 percent walk rate. His high walk rate could be one of the biggest reasons interested teams aren't willing to pay Snell's high asking price on a new contract. Fantasy managers should expect regression from Snell in 2024, especially if he lands with the Yankees in the tough AL East.
Source: MLB.com - Mark FeinsandRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 1413:42Blue Jays Keeping Tabs On Blake Snell
Free-agent pitcher Blake Snell, who is coming off his second Cy Young Award, has had his market "quietly monitored" by the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The two-time Cy Young winner is reportedly seeking a multi-year deal of around $240 million. Numerous teams, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Giants, and Phillies, have all been linked to Snell throughout free agency, but no one has come close to signing him. Toronto is just doing its due diligence by keeping tabs on the southpaw. He would certainly fit in nicely with a strong Toronto rotation that features Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, and Chris Bassitt. For now, Snell remains a free agent.
Source: Bob Nightengale of USA TodayRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1121:02Yankees Make Opening Offer To Blake Snell
The New York Yankees have made an opening offer to top free-agent starter Blake Snell. But little to no evidence of significant progress on Snell or two other top rotation targets in Jordan Montgomery and Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease, the Yankees are starting to look more seriously at right-hander Marcus Stroman. The Yankees remain far apart on a Snell deal and are starting to believe that Montgomery prefers to return to the Texas Rangers or go somewhere else. New York seems to believe Snell, the 2023 National League Cy Young winner, wants to come to the Bronx and are guessing the main competition may come from the Giants and Angels. If the Yankees can land Snell, they'd have both of last year's Cy Young winners at the top of their starting rotation.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 421:05Blake Snell Interested In Playing For Yankees
Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell has privately expressed interest in playing for the New York Yankees, according to SNY's Andy Martino. At the moment, Snell seems a more likely fit in New York than Jordan Montgomery, with whom they have also talked. The Yankees are looking to aggressively add to their starting rotation and are planning an active month of January, according to league sources familiar with the team's thinking. Snell is coming off his second career Cy Young award after going 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 234 strikeouts in 180 innings over 32 starts with the San Diego Padres, so his price is going to be high. The 31-year-old's 2024 fantasy value is going to be high no matter where he lands given his swing-and-miss stuff, but the tough American League East wouldn't exactly be the ideal landing spot.
Source: SNY - Andy MartinoRotoBaller.com
Thu Dec 28 202318:23Unclear If Mets Going After Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery
After missing out on Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it's uncertain if the New York Mets will pursue top remaining free-agent starters Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, who are also drawing interest from the Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and others. The Mets have been linked more to the next tier of free-agent starters, including Shota Imanaga and right-hander Lucas Giolito. Giolito is also receiving interest from Boston. He had a rough finish to last season but has five straight 175-strikeout seasons. Snell, the National League Cy Young winner, has no shortage of suitors after Yamamoto was snatched up off the market by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 20 202300:13Angels "Have Had Recent Dialogue" With Blake Snell
The Los Angeles Angeles "have had recent dialogue" with free-agent starting pitcher Blake Snell, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi. It is expected that the 2022 National League Cy Young winner will wait for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to sign before making his own free-agent decision. However, the Angels are not expected to be involved in the Yamamoto sweepstakes, which means they could potentially be more aggressive in conversations with Snell. Snell's potential fantasy value in 2024 will be determined partly by where he signs. From that perspective, it would be ideal to see him sign with a team with strong offensive support, something the Angels may not be able to fully offer.
Source: Jon Morosi - Twitter.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 13 202300:09Mets To Pursue Blake Snell If Yoshinobu Yamamoto Signs Elsewhere
The New York Mets will reportedly target free-agent starting pitcher Blake Snell if they do not end up signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. While Yamamoto is the team's top pitching target, his high intrigue and potentially hefty deal could result in the Mets not landing him. Snell is the reigning National League Cy Young winner and put together a 14-9 record with a 2.25 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 13.3% walk rate, and 31.5% strikeout rate in 32 starts with the Padres. Snell is also reportedly on the radar for the Red Sox, but they are also engaged in talks with Yamamoto. At this point, it seems as though the market for Snell will become clearer once Yamamoto signs with a team.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Nov 25 202315:53Blake Snell, Seattle Mariners Rumors Fly After Visit To Seahawks Game
A visit to Seattle as the special guest of the Seattle Seahawks has spiked rumors that the lefty starter and the Seattle Mariners could have mutual interest.Snell, a native of Washington that graduated from Seattle suburb Shoreline before being a first-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He spent his first five MLB seasons with the Rays, winning the Cy Young for Tampa Bay in 2018. He's pitched the last three seasons for the San Diego Padres after a trade from the Rays.The 2023 season was an impressive one for Snell, as he posted a 14-9 record and 2.25 ERA over 180 innings, with 234 strikeouts, earning him his second career Cy Young Award. In his eight pro seasons, Snell, who will turn 31 in December, has won 71 games over 191 starts with a 3.20 ERA and 1,223 strikeouts over 992 2/3 innings.The 6'4" left-hander should have wide interest as one of the best pitchers in the market, but with a need in the rotation for Seattle and his continued residence in the Seattle area in the offseason make the Mariners a logical potential fit.
Source: Sports IllustratedRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 20 202321:52Blake Snell Could Wait To Sign This Offseason
Free-agent starting pitchers Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Sonny Gray could wait for Japanese starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto to set this winter's pitching market with a deal expected by many to blow past the $200 million mark. "I think the big dominoes need to fall," a National League executive said. This year's free-agent market is particularly top-heavy, so the market has been slow to develop until names like Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger and Josh Hader find their new homes. Snell, the NL Cy Young winner in 2023, Montgomery and Gray will all do quite well for themselves after having big seasons this past year. Yamamoto will officially be posted by Nippon Professional Baseball on Tuesday.
Source: MLB.com - Mark FeinsandRotoBaller.com
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