The 2024 Rule 5 draft took place this afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The results of the draft are below. As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their original signing and have played … [Read more...] about 2024 Rule 5 Draft Results
Nolan Arenado Willing To Approve Trades To Six Teams
As Nolan Arenado’s trade market continues to percolate, the no-trade clause in the third baseman’s contract puts Arenado and his camp in the driver’s seat when it comes to determining whether or not he’ll leave the Cardinals. MLB.com’s John Denton reports that Arenado would okay a deal to any of the Angels, Dodgers, Padres, Phillies, Mets, or Red Sox. It isn’t known if these … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado Willing To Approve Trades To Six Teams
Angels Interested In Gleyber Torres
Free agent second baseman Gleyber Torres is getting attention from multiple teams, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports (X link), with the Angels cited as a new suitor. The Blue Jays were also mentioned, and while Toronto’s interest in Torres dates back to early November, Morosi’ report today was published before the Jays seemingly addressed their second base by acquiring Andres … [Read more...] about Angels Interested In Gleyber Torres
Mookie Betts To Play Shortstop In 2025
Last month, the Dodgers revealed shortly after their victory in the World Series that they planned to return versatile star Mookie Betts to the infield, where he spent the first half of the 2024 campaign before moving back to right field down the stretch, for the 2025 season. Now, Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes has added a bit more specificity to that plan by informing reporters … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts To Play Shortstop In 2025
Angels Open To Everyday Addition At Third Base
It’s no secret that the Angels’ seven-year, $245MM contract with third baseman Anthony Rendon has not gone as the club hoped it would. While Rendon turned in a phenomenal inaugural campaign in Anaheim during the shortened 2020 season, the four seasons since then have been marred by injury and ineffectiveness. Rendon has totaled just 205 games and 863 plate appearances during … [Read more...] about Angels Open To Everyday Addition At Third Base