Left-hander Max Fried is one of the top remaining free agents but he could be coming off the board soon. Per a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Fried is expected to pick his next club by Thursday, with the Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays presented as the frontrunners. Rosenthal adds that right-hander Corbin Burnes is generating interest from the same three clubs, with … [Read more...] about Max Fried Will Reportedly Choose Destination In Coming Days
Freddie Freeman Undergoes Ankle Surgery
The Dodgers announced today that first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle “consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies.” They added that Freeman is “expected to be able to participate in baseball activities during Spring Training” though it’s unclear how impacted his offseason will be. Freeman’s ankle injury was a key storyline over the … [Read more...] about Freddie Freeman Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Nationals Win Draft Lottery
Major League Baseball conducted its third annual draft lottery this afternoon at the Winter Meetings. The Nationals won the lottery and will pick first overall. They’ll be followed by the Angels and Mariners. Washington had just above a 10% chance of securing the top pick, the fourth-highest odds. Here’s the first round … [Read more...] about Nationals Win Draft Lottery
Dodgers Sign David Bote To Minors Contract
The Dodgers signed infielder David Bote to a minor league deal, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. As per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, the deal includes an invite to the Dodgers’ big league Spring Training camp. Bote became a free agent when the Cubs bought out (for $1MM) the $7MM club option on his services for the 2025 season. The Cubs signed Bote to that … [Read more...] about Dodgers Sign David Bote To Minors Contract
Angels Sign Carter Kieboom To Minors Contract
The Angels have signed infielder Carter Kieboom to a minor league deal, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media (X link). While not specified, it seems likely that Kieboom’s contract includes an invitation to the Halos’ big league spring camp. There’s some irony that Kieboom is now again in the same organization as Anthony Rendon, since Kieboom was once viewed as … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Carter Kieboom To Minors Contract