An outstanding defensive infielder, Gabriel Arias may get a chance to initially win the second base job for the Guardians.
Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres were willing to offer Sasaki more than $10
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.
Cleveland agreed to a long-term deal in April 2022 with Straw, but he hit just .221 with no homers, 32 RBIs and 21 stolen bases that year, then batted .238 with one homer, 29 RBIs and 20 steals in 2023.
Star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. We examine the fallout from his decision across the league.Dodgers remain fully operational Death Star Harry How / Getty ImagesAgent Joel Wolfe stood in front of reporters at the winter meetings in early December declaring his client would entertain pitches from any and all markets.
FILE – San Diego Padres Chairman Peter Seidler speaks at a news conference to announce finalizing a contract with Xander Bogaerts, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for offering the most money to free agents, but reportedly were outbid by millions by San Diego.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — With headlining free agents such as Pete Alonso and Anthony Santander remaining on the board, the Guardians still have options if they decide to spend for a veteran position player.
The sweepstakes for 23-year-old Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki could be nearing its conclusion. Sasaki, whose representation said he was open to playing for all 30 teams, is now reportedly down to two franchises as he nears a decision.
The Chicago Cubs lost out on Tanner Scott, the best available closer in this offseason’s free agency class, reportedly coming up just a few million short of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ winning offer.