MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins infielder Graham Pauley has been shut down from all baseball activity due to ongoing tightness in his forearm, manager Clayton McCullough told the team’s beat this morning (via Kevin Barral of Fish On First). Pauley has been sent for imaging to get a better idea of what’s causing the discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com adds. The team should have an update within … [Read more...] about Marlins’ Graham Pauley Shut Down Due To Forearm Issue

Outfielder Chandler Simpson is experiencing left hamstring tightness in early camp, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays will keep him out of the first few exhibition games to allow him time to rest. “Right now, we’re going to slow play him, just get his legs underneath him,” said manager Kevin Cash on Friday. Cash went on to emphasize the value of … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Simpson, Freeman, Junk, Pereira

The Marlins and breakout right fielder Kyle Stowers discussed a long-term contract earlier in the winter, and while no deal came together, the 28-year-old slugger told the Marlins beat in camp yesterday that he remains open to a deal (video link via MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola). Stowers pushed back on reports that suggested he’d had a nine-figure asking price, plainly … [Read more...] about Marlins Notes: Stowers, Caissie, Junk

The Mariners have acquired left-hander Josh Simpson from the Marlins, both teams announced. Miami is receiving cash in the deal. Simpson was designated for assignment last week. Right-hander Logan Evans was placed on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. Evans underwent UCL surgery in late January and will miss the entire 2026 season, so his 60-day IL placement is no surprise. … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Josh Simpson

The Marlins have won their arbitration hearing with right-hander Calvin Faucher, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports.  The panel ruled that Faucher will receive an $1.8MM salary in 2026, rather than the $2.05MM salary he was seeking. Faucher finished the 2025 season with two years and 156 days of Major League service time, thus qualifying for an extra year of arbitration … [Read more...] about Marlins Win Arbitration Hearing Against Calvin Faucher