Josh Bell is heading back to Washington, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that the first baseman has signed a one-year, $6MM deal with the Nationals. The 32-year-old Bell is represented by the Boras Corporation. Since Nathaniel Lowe was just acquired last week to be the Nats’ new everyday first baseman, Bell likely now slots in as the first-choice designated hitter. … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Josh Bell
Yankees Did Not Make Offer To Gleyber Torres In Free Agency
Second baseman Gleyber Torres saw his first foray into free agency come to a close yesterday when he landed a one-year, $15MM contract with the Tigers. According to a report from Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, however, Torres had multi-year offers on the table that he turned down in favor of signing with Detroit. McCosky goes on to note that Torres highlighted the Nationals … [Read more...] about Yankees Did Not Make Offer To Gleyber Torres In Free Agency
Orioles, Blue Jays Discussed Franchise-Record Contracts With Corbin Burnes
Perhaps the most surprising deal of the offseason came together late last night when the Diamondbacks and right-hander Corbin Burnes reportedly reached an agreement on a six-year deal that guarantees Burnes $210MM. It’s a deal that Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports came together rapidly after Burnes’s camp expressed the right-hander’s desire to pitch in the desert. … [Read more...] about Orioles, Blue Jays Discussed Franchise-Record Contracts With Corbin Burnes
Nationals Acquire Nathaniel Lowe
The Nationals and Rangers have swung a one-for-one trade that will see first baseman Nathaniel Lowe head to Washington in exchange for left-hander Robert Garcia. ESPN’s Jeff Passan (multiple links) was the first to report the deal, which has now been officially announced by both teams. Lowe will change teams via trade for the second time in his career, as it was just over four … [Read more...] about Nationals Acquire Nathaniel Lowe
Christian Walker Reportedly Seeking Four-Year Deal
Christian Walker has been a popular target in free agency thus far in the offseason, drawing interest not only from the incumbent Diamondbacks but also the Yankees, Mariners, Astros and Nationals, among other clubs. ESPN’s Jeff Passan writes that interested teams have been unwilling to extend their offers beyond three years but that Walker’s camp “would love to get a fourth … [Read more...] about Christian Walker Reportedly Seeking Four-Year Deal