Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is rejecting his $18.9 million qualifying offer from the team. This was expected and Realmuto will seek for a long-term substantial deal in free agency. Realmuto will […]
Marcus Stroman takes $18.9M qualifying offer from the Mets
Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has accepted a one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets. The offer is very substantial for Stroman, especially after not playing at all in 2020 […]
Multiple teams are hoping to land Francisco Lindor
According to MLB.com, the Mets, Phillies, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Cardinals are hoping to land shortstop Francisco Lindor. The Indians are looking to deal Lindor this offseason, and there are many suitable […]
Red Sox decline 6.5M club option for Martin Perez
The Boston Red Sox declined their $6.5 million club option for pitcher Martin Perez. Perez will instead receive a $500,000 buyout. The lefty finished with a 4.50 ERA in 62 innings with […]
Pirates decline Chris Archer’s $11M option
The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined starting pitcher Chris Archer’s $11 million club option for 2021. Archer will receive a $250,000 buyout for leaving the club. The 32-year-old missed the 2020 season after […]
Cubs exercise Anthony Rizzo’s $16.5M option
The Chicago Cubs have exercised first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s $16.5 million club option for 2021. Russo was in a slump nearly all of 2020 and he hit a poor .222/.342/.414 with 11 […]
Rays decline Charlie Morton’s $15 club option
The Tampa Bay Rays have declined starting pitcher Charlie Morton’s $15 million club option for 2021. General manager Erik Neander said they club would be willing to bring back Morton, but with […]
Yankees decline J.A. Happ’s $17M option
The New York Yankees declined starting pitcher J.A. Happ’s $17 million option for 2021. Happ had a decent 2020 season with a 3.47 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in nine starts, but to […]