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
Gerrit Cole Triggers Opt-Out In Deal With Yankees
TODAY: The Yankees’ deadline to decide on Cole is 4pm CT on Monday, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (X link). The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported earlier today that the deadline was on Monday, rather than tonight. NOVEMBER 2: Right-hander Gerrit Cole has triggered the opt-out in his deal with the Yankees, per Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN on X. However, he is … [Read more...] about Gerrit Cole Triggers Opt-Out In Deal With Yankees
David Robertson Declines Mutual Option With Rangers
Veteran right-hander David Robertson is declining his side of the mutual option he holds with the Rangers, as noted by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Robertson forgoes a $7MM salary in 2025 in favor of a $1.5MM buyout and the ability to test free agency. Robertson, 39, returns to the open market on the heels of another solid season. He served as the top set-up man for … [Read more...] about David Robertson Declines Mutual Option With Rangers
Clayton Kershaw To Undergo Toe And Knee Surgeries
As the Dodgers celebrate their World Series victory today, left-hander Clayton Kershaw informed reporters that he will be on the surgeon’s table next week, with work to be done on his left toe and left knee. He missed time this year due to bone spurs in his left big toe, but the problems evidently go beyond that, as he also has a ruptured plantar plate. The knee surgery will be … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw To Undergo Toe And Knee Surgeries
Pirates Claim Tristan Gray
Infielder Tristan Gray has been claimed off waivers by the Pirates, per an announcement from the Athletics. The A’s also announced that right-hander Austin Adams and infielder Armando Alvarez have been outrighted off the 40-man roster. More to come. … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Tristan Gray