MLB Trade Rumors

Munetaka Murakami came into the offseason as one of the more intriguing names on the free agent market. He slotted in at No. 4 on our annual Top 50 MLB Free Agents list. Despite Murakami’s prolific power in NPB, the reported interest around the young slugger was minimal as the winter progressed. The White Sox and Red Sox were among the only known suitors. Murakami ultimately … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Murakami, Hwang, Closers

The Diamondbacks have signed first baseman Luken Baker to a minors deal, Just Baseball Media’s Aram Leighton reports.  Baker qualified for minor league free agency at the end of the season, and he chose to test the open market rather than stick in the Dodgers’ organization. A second-round pick for the Cardinals in the 2018 draft, Baker spent most of his career in the St. Louis … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Luken Baker To Minor League Contract

The Phillies announced that they have acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus from the Diamondbacks. Minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu goes in the other direction. The move opens a 40-man spot for Arizona, which should allow them to make their agreement with Merrill Kelly official. Philly’s 40-man count goes from 37 to 38. Backhus debuted for the Diamondbacks this past … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Kyle Backhus

The seven-year contract extension Ketel Marte signed with the Diamondbacks last April included a five-team no-trade clause, which adds an interesting wrinkle to the trade rumors that have swirled around the former NLCS MVP in recent weeks.  As reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Athletics, Cardinals, Giants, Pirates, and Yankees are the five teams included on Marte’s … [Read more...] about Details On Ketel Marte’s No-Trade Protection

The Diamondbacks are in agreement on a new minor league contract with infielder Ildemaro Vargas, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The MAS+ Agency client returns to the organization after being outrighted off the roster at the end of the season. Vargas has plenty of familiarity with the D-Backs. The veteran utilityman has played three separate big league stints and parts … [Read more...] about D-Backs, Ildemaro Vargas Agree To Minor League Deal