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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman has an interesting list of potential landing spots. The Phillies will look to re-sign Hoffman this offseason. Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicted that Hoffman would not re-sign with the Phillies. Hoffman recorded a 3-3 record with a 2.17 ERA and a 2.52 FIP in 68 outings in 2024. Additionally, Hoffman had a 5.56 … [Read more...] about Teams That Could Land Jeff Hoffman This Offseason

After eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves, left-hander A.J. Minter will become an unrestricted free agent. At 31 years old, this will be his first free agency in his professional career. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2012 in the 38th round out of Brook Hill High School. Minter elected to go to college instead and sign with Texas A&M. In 2015, Minter … [Read more...] about The Veteran Relief Pitcher Drawing Free Agency Interest

Atlanta Braves catcher and 2021 World Series champion Travis d’Arnaud has declined the team’s $8 million option and will test free agency. d’Arnaud is coming off a 2024 season where he sported a .238 batting average, 14 home runs, 48 RBIs, and a .738 OPS. In addition, the Braves also exercised designated hitter Marcell Ozuna‘s option for the 2025 season and declined the option … [Read more...] about Braves All-Star Says Goodbye to Atlanta, Enters Free Agency

Since joining the league in 2019, Pete Alonso has averaged 44 home runs per year over his first four seasons, solidifying his status as a top power threat. In 2024, Alonso hit 34 home runs while playing all 162 games, with an impressive 15 of those coming in 67 games after the All-Star break. His postseason heroics will be remembered, particularly the series-winning home run … [Read more...] about A Power-Hitting Cornerstone Will Be in High Demand This Winter

Ryne Nelson of the Arizona Diamondbacks stepped forward and produced a solid season in 2024. After struggling in his first full season as a starter in 2023, Nelson proved to be one of the more valuable starting pitchers in baseball in the second half of the season, posting a 3.23 ERA. Nelson has always graded out favorably by Stuff+, but the results lagged behind. In a season … [Read more...] about DBacks Righty’s Stuff Took Solid Step Forward in 2024