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Receives spring training invite
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 7:31 PM
The Mariners have extended Emerson an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.
Analysis: Emerson isn't in the running for an Opening Day roster spot, as he's just 19 and yet to advance past A-ball, but the Mariners will reward their top prospect with a look-see in spring training. Seattle also invited fellow prospects Lazaro Montes, Cole Young, Harry Ford and Michael Arroyo to big-league camp. |
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Neftali Feliz Neftali Feliz Catches on with Seattle as NRI
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 7:24 PM
The Mariners signed Feliz to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Feliz, 36, has spent the last three seasons pitching in the Mexican League and has not seen any action at the big-league level since 2021. The Mariners will give the former All-Star closer a look in spring training to see if he has anything left in the tank. |
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Jesse Hahn Jesse Hahn Gets NRI pact from Seattle
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 7:20 PM
The Mariners re-signed Hahn to a minor-league contract Nov. 18 that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Hahn ended the 2024 season at Triple-A Tacoma after signing with the Mariners in September and he's returned as a non-roster invitee. The 35-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021 and is likely headed back to Tacoma as relief depth. |
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NRI deal with Seattle
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 7:15 PM
The Mariners signed Dunn to a minor-league contract Oct. 15 that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Dunn hit .311/.386/.437 with more walks than strikeouts over the last two seasons at Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization but has yet to appear in a major-league game. The 28-year-old infielder is likely headed to Triple-A Tacoma to begin 2025. |
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Could be Opening Day second baseman
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 5:24 PM
Moore could be the Angels' Opening Day second baseman, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Blum notes that the Angels were ready to promote Moore last September before the 22-year-old suffered a left knee injury. Moore returned to action at Double-A Rocket City before the end of their season, so he entered the offseason healthy. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, Moore slashed .347/.400/.584 with six home runs across 25 contests for High-A Inland Empire and Rocket City in his pro debut. The Angels are always aggressive with their top prospects and have a potential opening at the keystone, so it's not terribly surprising to hear Moore could break camp with the big club if he has a good spring training. |
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Albert Abreu Albert Abreu Inks NRI pact with Cincinnati
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 2:35 PM
The Reds signed Abreu to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Abreu, 29, spent this past season in Japan with the Saitama Seibu Lions, holding a 2.39 ERA and 33:20 K:BB over 49 innings. The right-handed reliever has collected a 4.58 ERA and 136:78 K:BB over 135.2 frames covering parts of four big-league seasons. He's likely headed to the Triple-A Louisville bullpen to begin the 2025 season. |
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Pedro Avila Pedro Avila Clears waivers
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 4:57 AM
Avila cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Columbus.
Analysis: Avila was DFA'd last Wednesday to clear a roster spot for new signee Paul Sewald, and the former will officially remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Avila turned in a 3.25 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 74.2 regular-season innings after joining the Guardians in April, and he could be one of the first names considered for a promotion if/when Cleveland needs to call up a reliever from the minors. |
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Carlos Estevez Carlos Estevez Signing with Kansas City
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 12:06 AM
Estevez agreed to a two-year, $20.2 million contract with the Royals on Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The deal also reportedly features a $13 million club option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout. Estevez is coming off the best year of his career, finishing 2024 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 55 regular-season innings while converting 26 saves between the Angels and Phillies. Now in Kansas City, the 32-year-old righty is likely to take over as the Royals' primary closer, which would push Lucas Erceg into a setup role. |
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Ian Gibaut Ian Gibaut Back with CIN as NRI
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 11:10 PM
Gibaut signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Gibaut missed the vast majority of 2024 due to forearm and calf injuries, and he was non-tendered by the Reds earlier this winter. The 31-year-old reliever owns a 3.77 ERA over 112.1 innings since joining the Reds in 2022, and he'll attempt to work his way back into Cincinnati's bullpen during spring training. |
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Owen White Owen White Designated for assignment
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 10:45 PM
The Reds designated White for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The Reds needed to make room on the 40-man roster after acquiring Taylor Rogers from San Francisco on Wednesday, and White will end up as the odd man out. The 25-year-old righty spent most of last season with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, accumulating a 5.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 99 innings. Regardless of whether he clears waivers or gets claimed by another organization, White will almost certainly head back to Triple-A to begin 2025. |
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Alex Faedo Alex Faedo Removed from 40-man roster
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 9:54 PM
The Tigers designated Faedo for assignment Wednesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tommy Kahnle. Faedo made a full-time move to the bullpen in 2024, posting a 3.61 ERA and 55:28 K:BB over 57.1 innings. Not having minor-league options left could limit his appeal on waivers, but Faedo would be a depth upgrade for some teams. |
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Dealt to San Francisco
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 9:49 PM
The Giants acquired Roxby from the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for Taylor Rogers, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Roxby, who turns 26 in March, posted a 5.21 ERA and 65:24 K:BB over 48.1 innings at Double-A Chattanooga in 2024. He should begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Sacramento. |
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Taylor Rogers Taylor Rogers Traded to Cincinnati
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 9:46 PM
The Reds acquired Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants on Wednesday in exchange for Braxton Roxby, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Rogers' strikeout rate dipped to 25.7 percent in 2024, but he still had a very good season in collecting a 2.40 ERA and 64:22 K:BB over 60 innings. The left-hander instantly becomes the Reds' best left-handed setup man and a candidate to take over at closer if Alexis Diaz isn't able to bounce back from his rough 2024 campaign. |
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Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo Loses arbitration hearing
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 8:08 PM
Oviedo (elbow) will be paid $850,000 in 2025 after losing his arbitration hearing to the Pirates, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Oviedo had requested $1.15 million when figures were exchanged earlier this month. The right-hander missed the entirety of the 2024 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery but is expected to be ready to go for spring training. Oviedo will compete for a rotation spot this spring, but the Pirates might elect to stash him on the injured list for a while to knock some rust off. |
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Brad Keller Brad Keller Lands with Northsiders as NRI
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 7:55 PM
The Cubs signed Keller to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jacob Zanolla of Cubs Insider reports.
Analysis: Keller made 16 appearances (two starts) between the White Sox and Red Sox in 2024, finishing with a 5.44 ERA and 32:15 K:BB over 41.1 innings. The 29-year-old is likely to begin the 2025 campaign as rotation depth at Triple-A Iowa. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Agrees to deal with Tampa Bay
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 7:40 PM
The Rays signed Kim (shoulder) to a two-year, $29 million contract Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The deal includes an opt-out after the first year, which would potentially allow Kim to hit the free-agent market again next winter if he bounces back from right shoulder surgery. Tampa Bay expects Kim to be ready to debut for the team by May, at which point he will take over as its everyday shortstop. Taylor Walls and Jose Caballero will compete for reps at short until Kim is ready. Kim, 29, slashed .233/.330/.370 with 11 home runs and 22 stolen bases with the Padres in 2024. |
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Nets invite to spring training
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 7:32 PM
Atlanta has extended Baldwin an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.
Analysis: Baldwin slashed .276/.370/.423 with 18 home runs between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett in 2024 and is viewed by most as the club's top prospect. While Sean Murphy should have a clear placement at the top of the catcher depth chart in Atlanta heading into the 2025 season, the absence of Travis d'Arnaud gives Baldwin a clearer path to debut sooner rather than later. |
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Alex Vesia Alex Vesia Avoids arbitration
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 7:24 PM
The Dodgers and Vesia avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.25 million contract with a $3.55 million club option for 2026, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Vesia had filed at $2.35 million and the Dodgers at $2.05 million earlier this month, and the two sides will now avoid a hearing. The lefty reliever had a stellar 2024 campaign, collecting a 1.76 ERA and 87:33 K:BB over 66.1 regular-season frames. The Dodgers' bullpen is loaded, but Vesia should see high-leverage opportunities again in 2025. |
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Ryan Pressly Ryan Pressly Told he will get save chances
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 6:58 PM
Pressly said at his introductory press conference with the Cubs on Wednesday that he was told by the team he would close some games this season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Pressly went on to compliment incumbent closer Porter Hodge and added that he planned to go into spring training competing for the ninth-inning gig. While Hodge fared well as the Cubs' closer down the stretch of the 2024 season, Pressly should enter 2025 as the clear favorite for the role. The 36-year-old has regressed over the last two seasons but still been plenty effective, holding a 3.54 ERA and 132:34 K:BB over 122 regular-season frames. |
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Tommy Kahnle Tommy Kahnle Signs one-year deal with Detroit
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 6:12 PM
The Tigers signed Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75 million contract Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Kahnle hasn't had a season where he avoided the injured list since 2019, and he threw a total of just 13.2 regular-season innings from 2020-22. However, the 35-year-old has been quite effective when on the bump, most recently holding a 2.11 ERA and 46:19 K:BB over 42.2 regular-season innings with the Yankees in 2024. The changeup specialist has no issues with splits and will be part of the late-inning mix in Detroit, which could include some save opportunities. |
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