The White Sox announced that they have signed right-hander Jonathan Heasley to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training. The righty is represented by Icon Sports Management. Heasley, 28 this month, has some limited big league experience stretched over multiple seasons. He has appeared in each of the past four major league campaigns, throwing a combined … [Read more...] about White Sox Sign Jonathan Heasley To Minor League Deal
Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki
The Roki Sasaki frenzy is nearing its completion. Several teams have reportedly been told that they won’t be signing the right-hander and now Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays are the three finalists. More to come. … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki
Cubs Designate Michael Arias For Assignment
The Cubs announced Monday that they’ve designated right-hander Michael Arias for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to fellow right-hander Colin Rea, whose previously reported one-year deal is now official. Arias, 23, was selected to Chicago’s 40-man roster in the 2023-24 offseason in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The infielder-turned-reliever spent … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Michael Arias For Assignment
Cubs, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Brooks Raley
Left-hander Brooks Raley is drawing interest from clubs as he continues rehabbing from Tommy John surgery over the summer, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Cubs and Yankees are among the clubs to have reached out and some teams have discussed multi-year arrangements with Raley, though it’s not clear if the Cubs and Yankees are among … [Read more...] about Cubs, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Brooks Raley
Cubs To Sign Colin Rea
The Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5MM deal, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. There’s a club option for 2026, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The righty is represented by Joe Speed. The Cubs have a full 40-man roster and will need to open a spot in order for this deal to become official. Rea, 34, is coming off a solid two-year run with the Brewers. Over the … [Read more...] about Cubs To Sign Colin Rea