Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes spoke to members of the media at the general manager meetings, including Joel Sherman of The New York Post (X link) and Bob Nightengale of USA Today (X link). Gomes relayed that the Dodgers are probably going to have Mookie Betts move back to the infield, either at shortstop or second base. In the first half of 2024, Betts playing the … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts Likely Moving Back To Infield
A’s GM: “We’re Going To Keep [Brent Rooker]”
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was one of the most sought-after candidates on the summer trade market, but the A’s were reluctant to move him then and are similarly unwilling to move him now. General manager David Forst candidly told Jon Heyman of the New York Post at today’s GM Meetings (X link): “We’re going to keep [Rooker].” Skeptics will crack wise that this only means … [Read more...] about A’s GM: “We’re Going To Keep [Brent Rooker]”
Rangers Hire Skip Schumaker As Senior Advisor; Expected To Hire Luis Urueta As Bench Coach
The Rangers have hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior advisor to president of baseball operations Chris Young, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on X. Grant adds that Luis Urueta, who was bench coach during Schumaker’s tenure in Miami, is expected to take up that job with the Rangers. It’s unclear how this will impact Donnie Ecker, as he has been the … [Read more...] about Rangers Hire Skip Schumaker As Senior Advisor; Expected To Hire Luis Urueta As Bench Coach
Frankie Montas Declines Mutual Option; Brewers Outright Bryse Wilson, Jake Bauers
The Brewers announced a set of roster moves today, including the news that Frankie Montas declined his end of a $20MM mutual option for the 2025 season. Montas will instead take a $2MM buyout and enter free agency. Milwaukee also outrighted right-hander Bryse Wilson and first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers off the 40-man roster, and both players will head to free agency as … [Read more...] about Frankie Montas Declines Mutual Option; Brewers Outright Bryse Wilson, Jake Bauers
Nationals Decline Their Side Of Joey Gallo’s Mutual Option
The Nationals announced that they declined their end of Joey Gallo’s $8MM mutual option for the 2025 season. Gallo will instead receive a $2.5MM buyout as he heads into free agency for the third consecutive winter. Last offseason, Gallo signed a one-year deal with Washington worth $5MM in guaranteed money, broken down as a $2.5MM salary and then at least $2.5MM via the … [Read more...] about Nationals Decline Their Side Of Joey Gallo’s Mutual Option