The Marlins are in agreement with catcher Rob Brantly on a minor league deal with an invite to MLB Spring Training, reports Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The veteran returns to the organization with which he made his MLB debut more than a decade ago. Brantly, now 35, was a Tigers draftee whom Detroit included in their 2012 deadline deal to acquire Aníbal Sánchez and Omar … [Read more...] about Marlins, Rob Brantly Agree To Minor League Contract
Marlins Considering Veteran Rotation Additions
The Marlins have yet to sign a major league free agent to a fully guaranteed deal this offseason. (They signed former Angels farmhand Eric Wagaman to a major league pact, but that’s a non-guaranteed/split contract.) That could change in the near future, however, as Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Fish are considering a late-offseason addition of “a veteran … [Read more...] about Marlins Considering Veteran Rotation Additions
Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Most of the clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, which means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move these days. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, however. The 60-day injured list goes away five days after the World Series but comes back when pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Per R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports, … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Poll: Who’s Winning The Offseason In The NL East?
The calendar has flipped to February and the start of Spring Training is just a matter of days away. While some notable free agents (including nine of MLBTR’s Top 50 MLB Free Agents for the 2024-25 offseason) remain unsigned, most clubs have already done the heavy lifting in terms of preparing their roster for the 2025 season. In the coming days, we’ll be taking a look around … [Read more...] about Poll: Who’s Winning The Offseason In The NL East?
Athletics Acquire Jhonny Pereda, Designate Kyle McCann
The Athletics announced that they have acquired catcher Jhonny Pereda from the Marlins. The Fish, who designated him for assignment earlier this week, receive cash considerations. The A’s designated fellow backstop Kyle McCann for assignment in a corresponding move. Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reported that the A’s were acquiring Pereda prior to the official … [Read more...] about Athletics Acquire Jhonny Pereda, Designate Kyle McCann