Over the coming days, MLBTR will look at next offseason’s option class. Steve Adams will highlight the players who can opt out of their current deals, while we’ll take a division-by-division look at those whose contracts contain either team or mutual options. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead To Club Options: NL West
A Tough Call In Next Winter’s Rotation Class
MLBTR will release our first Power Rankings of the upcoming free agent class in the next few days. Ordering starting pitchers is often the most challenging part of that process. Next winter's class has a few of those tricky calls -- perhaps none closer than Zac Gallen versus Michael King. Gallen certainly has the longer track record as an above-average starting pitcher. The … [Read more...] about A Tough Call In Next Winter’s Rotation Class
MLBTR Podcast: Vlad’s Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded
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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Blue Jays and … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Vlad’s Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded
Orioles Reportedly Offered Four-Year, $180MM Deal To Corbin Burnes
The Orioles made a four-year proposal to retain Corbin Burnes during free agency, the former Cy Young winner told reporters (relayed by Jake Rill of MLB.com). Burnes himself did not specify the dollar figure. However, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports that Baltimore’s final offer was for $180MM over four seasons. Burnes ended up with the Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210MM … [Read more...] about Orioles Reportedly Offered Four-Year, $180MM Deal To Corbin Burnes
Ketel Marte Likely Headed To IL With Left Hamstring Strain
The Diamondbacks announced that Ketel Marte sustained a left hamstring strain in this evening’s win over the Nationals. The star second baseman pulled up lame as he ran out a first-inning double. He left the game immediately and was replaced by pinch-runner Garrett Hampson. Manager Torey Lovullo suggested postgame that Marte was likely headed to the 10-day injured list (h/t to … [Read more...] about Ketel Marte Likely Headed To IL With Left Hamstring Strain