MLB Trade Rumors

Astros general manager Dana Brown met with reporters shortly after the team finalized its biggest trade in years. In the wake of sending Kyle Tucker to the Cubs for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, Brown spoke about what’s next. Most notably, he downplayed the chance of moving ace Framber Valdez. He indicated the front office continues to be open to offers … [Read more...] about Astros’ GM Discusses Valdez, Bregman

Over the weekend, The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported that the Mariners were willing to entertain offers on Luis Castillo. Trade chatter has picked up in the few days since then. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com writes that the M’s have received a higher volume of trade calls since Max Fried agreed to an eight-year deal with the Yankees on Tuesday. Castillo, who turns 32 today, … [Read more...] about Mariners Receiving More Trade Calls On Luis Castillo

Charlie Morton intends to return for an 18th big league season. After four years with the Braves, the righty may need to find a new landing spot. David O’Brien of the Athletic writes that Morton and the Braves have not had any recent contract talks. Atlanta and Morton had preliminary discussions shortly after the postseason, but it appears the team has pivoted to other targets … [Read more...] about No Recent Contract Talks Between Braves, Charlie Morton

While the overwhelming majority of the focus on the Cubs’ outfield mix this winter has been on the trade candidacy of Cody Bellinger, teammate Seiya Suzuki has emerged as an intriguing trade candidate in his own right in recent weeks. Previous reporting has described the club as “determined” to move one of the two outfielders, and today Suzuki’s agent Joel Wolfe offered notable … [Read more...] about Latest On Seiya Suzuki’s Trade Candidacy

The White Sox are in agreement with free agent outfielder Mike Tauchman, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com (X link). Terms have not been reported. Tauchman was non-tendered by the Cubs last month. It’s a major league contract, tweets James Fegan of Sox Machine. More to come. … [Read more...] about White Sox To Sign Mike Tauchman