Infielder Nicky Lopez, who’d been in camp with the Cubs as a non-roster invitee, triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal and has been granted his release, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. He’s once again a free agent and can field interest from teams seeking infield depth. Lopez, 30, is a light-hitting, premium defensive infielder who can provide strong glovework … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Nicky Lopez Granted Release
White Sox To Carry Rule 5 Pick Shane Smith On Roster; Drew Thorpe Leaves Start With Elbow Discomfort
There were a couple of notable updates on the White Sox pitching staff today. For one, the club announced that Rule 5 pick Shane Smith will make the team, along with video of him receiving the news and relaying it to his parents. In a less positive update, manager Will Venable told reporters that Drew Thorpe departed a minor league spring game due to elbow discomfort and will … [Read more...] about White Sox To Carry Rule 5 Pick Shane Smith On Roster; Drew Thorpe Leaves Start With Elbow Discomfort
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
The White Sox hired a new manager and cashed in Garrett Crochet for prospects, otherwise making affordable, low-ceiling additions. Major League Signings Martin Perez, SP: one year, $5MM. Includes $10MM mutual option for 2026 with a $1.5MM buyout Josh Rojas, 3B: one year, $3.5MM Mike Tauchman, LF/RF: one year, $1.95MM Michael A. Taylor, CF: one year, $1.95MM Austin Slater, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
Cubs Promote Matt Shaw
The Cubs announced their roster for Tuesday night’s season opener against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome (relayed by Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network). As expected, Chicago officially promoted top third base prospect Matt Shaw. They designated reliever Keegan Thompson for assignment to clear the necessary 40-man roster spot. That move was foreshadowed when they left the … [Read more...] about Cubs Promote Matt Shaw