The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
Dodgers Select Matt Sauer
The Dodgers announced they’ve selected reliever Matt Sauer onto the big league roster before Wednesday’s matchup with the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. They optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski in a corresponding move. Clayton Kershaw was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Sauer returns to the majors after signing a minor … [Read more...] about Dodgers Select Matt Sauer
Angels Sign Travis Blankenhorn To Minor League Deal
The Angels have signed infielder/outfielder Travis Blankenhorn to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The log says the deal was signed on March 6 but the deal only became apparent today when he appeared on the Angels’ lineup card, as relayed by Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Blankenhorn, 28, has an inconsistent track record. … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Travis Blankenhorn To Minor League Deal
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
The Angels were the most active team in the first few weeks of the offseason. They added a mid-rotation starter and a new designated hitter to upgrade the middle third of the lineup. They went oddly quiet after that, leaving them to enter the season with a roster that again seems too thin to hang in the race all year. Major League Signings LHP Yusei Kikuchi: Three years, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
Dodgers Add Roki Sasaki To 40-Man Roster
The Dodgers have finalized their roster in advance of their Opening Day tilt with the Cubs. Los Angeles officially added Roki Sasaki to their 40-man roster. They also selected the contract of veteran reliever Luis García, who had been in camp as a non-roster invitee. Brusdar Graterol and Michael Grove were placed on the 60-day injured list to create the necessary 40-man … [Read more...] about Dodgers Add Roki Sasaki To 40-Man Roster