Ha-Seong Kim, the standout big leaguer, could be on the trade block as he enters the final year of his contract with the Padres.
The Yankees and star outfielder Juan Soto have reached an agreement to avoid arbitration for the 2024 season.
The deadline for teams and players to exchange salary figures in arbitration has been moved up a day.
Dylan Cease remains a top trade candidate for rotation upgrades, but the White Sox are holding firm on their asking price.
Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga is nearing a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Imanaga has had a successful career with the Yokohama Bay Stars in the NPB and has impressive stats.
Former MLB infielder and manager Billy Gardner passed away last week at age 96. An obituary is available courtesy of The Day in Gardner’s hometown of New London, Connecticut.
The baseball world is waiting for the next big free-agent domino to fall as notable names such as Blake Snell, Josh Hader, Cody Bellinger, and Matt Chapman remain available. One prominent free agent, Shōta Imanaga, is expected to sign with a team by Thursday. The San Francisco Giants are emerging as the favorites to sign him.
Left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the New York Mets, joining their revamped rotation.