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Reds Slow Chase Burns After Range Of Motion Issue Reds right-hander Chase Burns tossed just 24 pitches in his spring outing on Friday, a significant step back from the 68 he threw in his previous appearance. The approach was intentional, manager Terry Francona told reporters, including Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19. Burns’ abbreviated outing came after he experienced a limited range of motion in […]
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AL Central Notes: Valera, Collins, Baldwin Guardians outfielder George Valera has made a solid case for the left field job this spring. The 25-year-old has an .833 OPS across 10 games. Valera hasn’t been in the lineup since Monday, and manager Stephen Vogt revealed his dealing with a mild left calf strain. He’ll remain sidelined for a few more days, relays […]
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The latest on the #Dodgers' rotation, including Blake Snell's plan to make his 2026 debut by late April:
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Astros Haven’t Yet Discussed Extension With Bryan Abreu Bryan Abreu is slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season, and the reliever told The Athletic’s Chandler Rome that the Astros hadn’t yet engaged in any extension talks with his representatives at ISE Baseball.  Abreu indicated he would be open to such negotiations, saying that “the dream of any […]
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A surprising international signing highlighted a busy winter for the #WhiteSox. MLBTR's Offseason Outlook series heads to the South Side:
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Mets Claim Richard Lovelady The Mets announced that left-hander Richard Lovelady has been claimed off waivers from the Nationals.  Right-hander Justin Hagenman was placed on New York’s 60-day injured list in the corresponding move, as Hagenman will now miss the first two months of the season recovering from a rib fracture. More to come…
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The latest from the #Diamondbacks' camp, including an injury concern for catcher Gabriel Moreno:
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#Angels reliever Robert Stephenson may be facing another serious arm injury:
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Red Sox Haven’t Discussed Extension With Connelly Early Connelly Early burst into the Red Sox rotation with a 2.33 ERA over his first 19 1/3 innings in the majors last September, enhancing his status as a key part of Boston’s pitching future.  Cementing that future potential in the form of a contract extension, however, doesn’t yet appear to be in the team’s plans, […]
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#SFGiants righty Hayden Birdsong is getting a second opinion on a forearm problem:
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Joe Musgrove's slowed spring ramp-up will probably result in a season-opening stint on the #Padres' injured list:
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Robert Stephenson To Undergo Tests After Injury Setback Robert Stephenson is dealing with yet another injury concern, as Angels manager Kurt Suzuki told reporters (including Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register) that the right-hander has sustained some type of unspecified setback during his throwing sessions.  Suzuki described the issue only as “a little setback,” but Stephenson will undergo tests to determine the […]
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#BlueJays righty Jose Berrios has been sidelined due to (still possibly minor?) elbow inflammation:
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Hiromi Itoh, Teruaki Sato Expected To Be Posted For MLB Teams Next Winter MLB teams believe Nippon Professional Baseball stars Hiromi Itoh and Teruaki Sato will both be posted into next offseason’s free agent market, according to ESPN.com’s Jorge Castillo.  Itoh is a right-handed pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, while Sato is a slugging third baseman/outfielder for the Hanshin Tigers.  Both are members of  Japan’s World Baseball […]
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The #Rays' very busy winter is recapped in the latest entry of MLBTR's Offseason In Review series
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Latest On Blake Snell’s Timeline Blake Snell has had a delayed spring ramp-up after experiencing offseason arm fatigue. The two-time Cy Young winner is now certain to begin the season on the 15-day injured list, though he expressed hope he won’t miss too much of the regular season. Snell threw a 15-pitch bullpen session on Thursday, his first mound work […]
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Nationals Option Mitchell Parker The Nationals announced Friday they’ve optioned left-handers Mitchell Parker, Andrew Alvarez and Jake Eder. That takes three pitchers, one of whom has been on the MLB roster for the last two years, out of the mix for the Opening Day rotation. Parker’s demotion is the most notable. He had been in the big leagues since his first […]
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Diamondbacks Notes: Moreno, Lawlar, Kelly, Burnes The D-Backs scratched catcher Gabriel Moreno from tonight’s Spring Training matchup against the Royals, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports). The Gold Glover is dealing with forearm tightness and headed for imaging. Lovullo largely downplayed the concern, noting that it’s only a slight issue for Moreno when he throws. It seems […]
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Poll: Who Will Play Second Base For The Angels? 2026 looks likely to be another year of the Angels more or less spinning their wheels. With minimal changes to the roster coming off a 90 loss season (even in spite of a relatively healthy season for Mike Trout), the Halos will need a lot to go their way if they’re going to have any […]
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José Leclerc Targeting July Return Free agent right-hander José Leclerc threw a bullpen today and is targeting a July return, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The righty underwent shoulder surgery last summer. It was known that the procedure would end his 2025 campaign but his expected timeline for 2026 wasn’t clear until now. Leclerc, 32, has always […]
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Padres Notes: Sale, Rotation, Infield The Padres are for sale and they seem to be making progress on that front. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the field of potential buyers has been narrowed from five to four and that the process could be complete by April. Both Acee and Jeff Passan of ESPN report that the […]
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Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox The White Sox surprisingly landed a slugger out of Japan and won the draft lottery.  The also finally found a trade match for Luis Robert Jr. and added a half-dozen veterans on shorter-term deals. Major League Signings Munetaka Murakami, 1B: two years, $34MM Seranthony Dominguez, RP: two years, $20MM.  Includes $12MM mutual option for 2028 […]
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Which Top Prospects Could Be On 2026 Opening Day Rosters? In the not-too-distant past, it was relatively rare for organizations to break camp with their very best prospects on the roster. It still happened at times, but MLB's service time structure was set up such that keeping a top prospect in the minors for even two weeks to begin the season effectively ensured that he'd […]
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José Berríos Visiting Specialist Due To Elbow Inflammation Blue Jays righty José Berríos was slated to join Puerto Rico for the quarterfinal round of the World Baseball Classic, but those plans were called off when his tournament physical revealed a bout of elbow inflammation (via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson). An MRI did not reveal any structural damage, but the inflammation was still curious, given […]
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Front Office Subscriber Chat With Anthony Franco: TODAY At 2:00pm Central MLBTR’s Anthony Franco will be holding a live chat today at 2:00 pm Central, exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco. Join exclusive weekly live chats with Anthony. Remove ads […]
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Rays Acquire Matthew Hoskins As PTBNL In Kameron Misner Trade The Rays announced that they have acquired right-hander Matthew Hoskins from the Royals as the player to be named later in the Kameron Misner trade. More to come.
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Rangers Designate Alexis Díaz For Assignment The Rangers announced Friday that right-hander Alexis Díaz has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to veteran lefty Jalen Beeks, whose previously reported one-year contract with Texas is now official. More to come.
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A’s Notes: Muncy, Gelof, Hoglund The A’s entered spring training without a set option at third base, but 23-year-old Max Muncy has begun to separate himself from the pack, writes Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. There’s no shortage of coincidence in the A’s finding themselves with a hit-over-glove prospect named Max Muncy at third base for the second time in the […]
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Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays The Rays are always trying to walk a fine line between prioritizing the present and the future. Currently, they have even more future uncertainty than usual, but that didn’t stop them from constantly tinkering with the roster. They made over a dozen trades, including three separate three-team deals, while also working the waiver wire and […]
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The Opener: World Baseball Classic, Berrios, Free Agency Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world headed into the weekend: 1. World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals: The quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic are underway, and two games are scheduled for this evening. At 6:30pm local time in Miami, Korea will face the Dominican Republic. Former big leaguer […]
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