The 2024 Rule 5 draft took place this afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The results of the draft are below. As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their original signing and have played … [Read more...] about 2024 Rule 5 Draft Results
Marlins Hire Derek Shomon As Assistant Hitting Coach
The Marlins are hiring Derek Shomon as assistant hitting coach, tweets Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The 34-year-old had previously held that role in Minnesota. Shomon had a brief professional playing career in the independent ranks. He took a coaching role in the Minnesota system and worked his way up the ladder. He joined Rocco Baldelli’s staff going into 2023. Shomon had … [Read more...] about Marlins Hire Derek Shomon As Assistant Hitting Coach
Rangers To Acquire Jake Burger
The Rangers and Marlins have reportedly agreed to a deal that’ll send corner infielder Jake Burger to Texas for a trio of prospects. Miami receives infielders Max Acosta and Echedry Vargas as well as pitching prospect Brayan Mendoza. Burger adds an affordable bat to deepen the Texas lineup. The Rangers surprisingly struggled to produce offense this year. Texas had a … [Read more...] about Rangers To Acquire Jake Burger
Nationals Win Draft Lottery
Major League Baseball conducted its third annual draft lottery this afternoon at the Winter Meetings. The Nationals won the lottery and will pick first overall. They’ll be followed by the Angels and Mariners. Washington had just above a 10% chance of securing the top pick, the fourth-highest odds. Here’s the first round … [Read more...] about Nationals Win Draft Lottery
Marlins Fielding Interest In Jesus Luzardo
The Marlins are getting calls on starter Jesús Luzardo, reports Jon Morosi of the MLB Network (X link). Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of the Athletic write that the Fish are willing to entertain trade talks on the talented southpaw. On the one hand, a team in a full rebuild like Miami is going to be open to discussing essentially every veteran player. Luzardo is a tough trade … [Read more...] about Marlins Fielding Interest In Jesus Luzardo