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Per a tweet from Jeeho Yoo, Free Agent Pitcher, and former Blue Jay, Hyun-Jim Ryu will be signing with the KBO Hanwha Eagles.
The contract is reportedly for 4 years and $12.7 Million. Ryu first pitched for the Eagles from 2006 to 2012. Was MVP and Rookie of the Year in 2006. Ryu has pitched in the MLB the last 10 years with a 78-48 record with the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
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Via a tweet from the club, the Red Sox have officially signed P Liam Hendricks to a 2-year deal with a mutual option for 2026.
Reports indicate the contract will start at $10 Million and go up with incentives. At 35 years old, Hendriks battled through stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a diagnosis he received during his time with the Chicago White Sox in the autumn of 2022. Following a triumphant completion of treatment, he made a comeback to the field on May 29, 2023. Unfortunately, his return was short-lived as he endured a torn ulnar collateral ligament after pitching in only five games. Throughout his 13-season tenure in Major League Baseball, Hendriks has showcased his pitching prowess across 476 games while representing the Twins, Royals, Athletics, and White Sox. His impressive resume includes three selections to the American League All-Star teams and two instances of receiving down-ballot votes for the Cy Young Award. Notably, he claimed the top spot in the AL for saves in 2021 with 38 under his belt. Accumulating 727 strikeouts in 650 innings throughout his career, Hendriks is recognized not only for his ability to miss bats but also for his vibrant and engaging personality. Via a tweet from the club, Tampa Bay has signed Yu Chang to a Minor League Deal.
Chang is in his 6th year and Tampa this will be his second stint with the team. For his career he is batting .204, 20 hr and 79 rbis. Per a tweet from Mark Feinsand, Free Agent stud Pitcher Blake Snell has a contract offer from the New York Yankees.
The Angels and Giants are also options for the reigning AL Cy Young winner. This report comes directly after USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Yankees still have “serious interest” in Snell. The team reportedly offered him five years and $150 million earlier this offseason before pivoting to Marcus Stroman, per Nightengale. The "Oakland" A's made a couple late Friday moves -
The squad claimed Michael Kelly from the Guardians and signed Daz Cameron to a minor league deal. Kelly just finished his 11th year of pro ball, playing 14 games with Cleveland last season. Cameron just finished his 3rd year of pro ball, playing 21 games with Detroit last season. Per a tweet from Buster Olney, Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to be posted Monday, which means the 45 day negotiation window will open at that time.
Yamamoto has pitched since 2017 for the NPB and has under a 2 ERA - a freaking stud. Semien wins Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's Heart & Hustle Award for 202311/17/2023 The Rangers announced 2B Marcus Semien has won the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association's Heart & Hustle Award for 2023. Semien did some amazing things this summer - on and off the field.  According to numerous sources, the MLB has canceled plans to play in Paris in 2025 due to the fact they can't find a promoter.
The Paris Games were part of the 2022 Labor Deal and were agreed upon by the MLBPA and the Owners. In 2019, MLB marked its debut in London as the New York Yankees clinched victories in two games against the Boston Red Sox at West Ham's Olympic Stadium. The anticipated two-game series featuring the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs in 2020 was unfortunately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Cardinals and Cubs managed to split a two-game series in June of the same year. Looking ahead, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are set to play in London on June 8 and 9 of the coming year. Breaking new ground, MLB will also venture into Seoul, South Korea, with the Los Angeles Dodgers launching the season against the San Diego Padres on March 20 and 21. Furthermore, on April 27 and 28, the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies are scheduled to engage in games hosted in Mexico City. We have a late night trade!
The White Sox trade LHP Aaron Bummer to the Braves for RHP Michael Soroka, LHP Jared Shuster, INF Nicky Lopez, INF Braden Shewmake and minor league RHP Riley Gowens. Bummer is under club control through 2026, pitched in 61 games in 2023 with a 6.79 ERA. 2024 will be his 8th MLB season. MLB announced the the ballot for the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Voting results will be announced December 3rd.  In a tweet from the club, the Rockies announced RHP Matt Koch, RHP Karl Kauffmann and LHP Ty Blach have been outrighted off the Major League Roster.
Koch appeared in 39 games with a 5.12 ERA Kauffmann appeared in a 11 games with a 8.23 ERA Blach appeared in 20 games with a 5.54 ERA Via a tweet from Patrick Mooney, Cubs Pitcher Michael Fulmer will miss the 2024 season after undergoing UCL revision surgery on his right elbow.
Fulmer appeared in 58 games, had a 3-5 record and a 4.42 ERA. Fulmer is en expected, upcoming Free Agent. Per a tweet from Mark Sheldon, the Reds are resigning catcher Luke Maile for a total value of $3.5 Million.
The 2024 contract has a club option for 2025. Maile appeared in 79 games with a .235 average, 6 HR, 25 RBI. Maile will be in his 9th year of MLB service in 2024. MLB.com has a great article going into details around Marcus Semien and the birth of their 4th child.
Amazingly, Amelie's birth was perfectly timed. Another great matchup for Game 2, after Dusty Baker announces Framber Valdez will start Game 2.
The Houston Astros announced a roster move - RHP Brandon Bielak recalled from AAA Sugar Land, RHP Seth Martinez optioned to AAA Sugar Land. Bielak is 5-6 with a 3.74 ERA in 14 games so far this season.  The Reds announced the transfer of LHP Nick Lodolo from his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League to Double-A Chattanooga.
The Twins announced the reinstatement of INF Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list, while adding OF/INF Willi Castro to the 10-day IL with a mild left oblique strain.
The Braves announced INF Ozzie Albies will be placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to August 14, with a strained left hamstring.
To fill the void in the roster, INF Vaughn Grissom has been called up. The Braves announced a couple moves via social media -
The #Braves today claimed OF Dalton Guthrie off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta placed RHP Nick Anderson on the 60-day injured list, backdated to July 8th, with a right shoulder strain. Anderson has been working through a right shoulder strain and has appeared in 35 games with a 3.06 ERA. Per a tweet from Carlos Collazo, the Angels have signed 1st round pick Nolan Schanuel. He signed for the slotted amount of $5.2 Mil.
Schanuel was selected 11th overall out of Florida Athantic. He hit .447 with 19 home runs this season. |
