This week's mailbag gets into the Cubs' remaining payroll space, how MLBTR's arbitration projections came to be, what the Padres, Reds, and Rangers might do, possible fits for Marcus Stroman, the Jeff Hoffman situation, what the Cardinals could get for Erick Fedde or Ryan Helsley, and much more. Walter asks: With roughly $45 million left until the bottom threshold, how do you … [Read more...] about MLB Mailbag: Cubs, Padres, Reds, Cardinals, Stroman, Hoffman
J.P. France Targeting July Return From Shoulder Surgery
Astros righty J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his shoulder last July. There wasn’t much initial specificity about the timeline beyond the fact that it would end his 2024. France tells Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that the procedure came with a 12-14 month recovery window. He’s now at roughly the halfway point. France tells McTaggart that he hasn’t … [Read more...] about J.P. France Targeting July Return From Shoulder Surgery
The Cardinals Are Amidst A Half-Measure Offseason
The Cardinals have made zero trades this offseason. Two months ago, that would've been a huge surprise. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak declared at the end of the season that the team would cut MLB payroll and give consistent reps to younger players. Seven of MLBTR's Top 35 trade candidates entering the winter were Cardinals. All of them remain Cardinals with … [Read more...] about The Cardinals Are Amidst A Half-Measure Offseason
Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki
The Roki Sasaki frenzy is nearing its completion. Several teams have reportedly been told that they won’t be signing the right-hander and now Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays are the three finalists. The Cubs are no longer in the running, according to Mike Rodriguez, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic adding that the Cubs have been informed of … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki
Red Sox Interested In Exploring Long-Term Extensions With Top Prospects
At yesterday’s Fenway Fest fan event, Red Sox top prospects Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell indicated that they have not heard from the club’s brass regarding the possibility of signing long-term extensions in Boston to this point. Today, a report from Alex Speier of the Boston Globe relays that while the Red Sox have not yet reached out to begin extension discussions, the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Interested In Exploring Long-Term Extensions With Top Prospects