The market may be heating up for free agency’s top reliever. Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reports that Tanner Scott is weighing multiple multi-year offers and may choose his team by this weekend. Morosi suggests that the Cubs are among Scott’s top suitors. Chicago president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said this week that the bullpen is “probably the area we’ve been … [Read more...] about Tanner Scott Weighing Multiple Offers, Could Sign This Weekend
Cubs Pursuing Bullpen, Bench Acquisitions
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer recently appeared with David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer on the Cubs REKAP Podcast. Asked about the team’s goals over the remainder of the offseason, the baseball ops leader pointed to two specific areas. “Mostly focused right now on bench and bullpen, just trying to supplement the roster as much as we can. I feel good about our … [Read more...] about Cubs Pursuing Bullpen, Bench Acquisitions
Cubs, Kyle Tucker Avoid Arbitration
The Cubs and Kyle Tucker have avoided arbitration, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The outfielder will make $16.5MM next year and won’t need to go to a hearing. Tucker is represented by Excel Sports Management. More to come. … [Read more...] about Cubs, Kyle Tucker Avoid Arbitration
Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
The Orioles announced they’ve claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the White Sox. Chicago had designated him for assignment last week when they finalized their signing of Josh Rojas to a one-year free agent deal. Baltimore designated righty reliever Roansy Contreras for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Amaya is a defensive specialist who can play … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
Yankees Acquire Michael Arias
The Yankees announced that they have acquired right-hander Michael Arias from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. The latter club had designated Arias for assignment earlier this week. The Yankees have multiple 40-man vacancies and don’t need to make a corresponding move. Arias, 23, was originally an international signing of the Blue Jays. Signed as a shortstop, he … [Read more...] about Yankees Acquire Michael Arias