The D-Backs signed righty Josh Winder to a minor league deal with an invitation to MLB Spring Training. The deal was announced by the team’s Triple-A affiliate in Reno. Winder moves to the second organization of his career. He was a seventh-round pick by the Twins back in 2018. The 6’5″ hurler pitched very well up through Double-A. He was selected to the Futures Game in 2021 … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Josh Winder To Minor League Contract
Corbin Burnes Discusses Decision To Join Diamondbacks
Corbin Burnes’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation. As revealed today during Burnes’ introductory press conference, … [Read more...] about Corbin Burnes Discusses Decision To Join Diamondbacks
Roki Sasaki Reportedly Informs Several Teams They Are Out Of Running
3:10pm: The Rangers have also been informed that they are out of the running, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The Diamondbacks never got a meeting with Sasaki and won’t be the destination either, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix. 2:56pm: The Mets have also been informed that they are out of the running, per Joel Sherman of The New York … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki Reportedly Informs Several Teams They Are Out Of Running
MLBTR Podcast: Brent Rooker’s Extension, Gavin Lux, And Catching Up On The Holiday Transactions
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Athletics and Brent … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Brent Rooker’s Extension, Gavin Lux, And Catching Up On The Holiday Transactions
Diamondbacks Claim René Pinto
The D-backs announced Friday that they’ve claimed catcher René Pinto off waivers from the Orioles. Baltimore designated him for assignment a week ago to create roster space for free agent signee Charlie Morton. Arizona already had two open spots on their 40-man roster, so there’s no corresponding move. Pinto changes hands for the second time this offseason. Baltimore had … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim René Pinto