2:17PM: The Blue Jays also have interest in Hernandez but Anthony Santander appears to be Toronto’s chief backup target if Soto isn’t signed, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (X link). 1:44PM: The Dodgers and Red Sox were previously linked to Teoscar Hernandez’s market earlier this offseason, and MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports that the Yankees are also looking at the … [Read more...] about Latest On Teoscar Hernandez’s Market
Dodgers To Sign Michael Conforto
The Dodgers signed a left-handed hitting outfielder represented by Scott Boras tonight. No, not that one. Shortly before the Mets signed Juan Soto to a seismic contract, the Dodgers agreed to a deal with Michael Conforto, per a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Conforto’s deal with L.A. is a one-year pact worth $17MM, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. Mike DiGiovanna of … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Sign Michael Conforto
Dodgers To Sign Blake Treinen
The Dodgers are in agreement with right-hander Blake Treinen on a two-year deal worth $22MM, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. It’s the largest deal for a reliever going into his age-37 or later season since the Yankees signed Mariano Rivera in 2010. Treinen is represented by Apex Baseball. Treinen, 36, was the Dodgers’ highest-leverage reliever this year. … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Sign Blake Treinen
Yankees, Mets Reportedly Increase Soto Bids Beyond $700MM
After reports emerged last night that bidding for the services for free agent superstar Juan Soto could reach beyond the $700MM threshold, that possibility appears to have now come to pass. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported this evening that both the Yankees and Mets have recently pushed their offers to the $710-730MM range as the slugger’s free agency nears its … [Read more...] about Yankees, Mets Reportedly Increase Soto Bids Beyond $700MM
Soto Bidding Could Approach $700MM
As the Juan Soto decision nears, the expected contract seemingly continues to climb. Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes that the price could push to $700MM. Heyman suggests that the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays may all be near that mark. The Dodgers are also a finalist, but various reports have put them as the least likely of the quintet to land him. On Tuesday, The … [Read more...] about Soto Bidding Could Approach $700MM