The Cubs have received interest on young right-handers Ben Brown and Hayden Wesneski, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal notes that the club is “not necessarily inclined” to move either youngster, but could become more open to it if they’re successful in adding a veteran starter this offseason. Chicago has been connected to NPB lefty Shota Imanaga on the free … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cubs, Royals, India, Twins
NL Central Notes: Davis, India, Brewers
Former first-overall pick Henry Davis will return to his natural position behind the dish in 2024, says Pirates manager Derek Shelton (as relayed by Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Davis began his professional career as a backstop but transitioned into an outfield role this past year. Throughout his first few months of big league action, he started 49 games in … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Davis, India, Brewers
Reds Sign Austin Wynns To Major League Deal
The Reds announced the signing of Austin Wynns to a major league contract. The Ball Players Agency client reportedly inked a split deal that pays $950K for time spent on the MLB roster and a $300K rate in the minors. To clear space on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati designated outfielder TJ Hopkins for assignment. As was the case a season ago, the Reds are likely to carry three … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Austin Wynns To Major League Deal
Reds, Mark Mathias Agree To Minor League Deal
The Reds have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder/outfielder Mark Mathias, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’ll presumably head to big league camp this spring. Mathias is repped by Apex Baseball. The 29-year-old Mathias split the 2023 season between the Mariners, Pirates and Giants organizations, reaching the big leagues with the latter two of that trio. In … [Read more...] about Reds, Mark Mathias Agree To Minor League Deal
Reds Sign Erik González To Minor League Deal
4:18pm: It is indeed a minor league deal, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, with an invitation to camp. 1:00pm: Infielder Erik González has signed with the Reds, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. There are no details but it’s presumably a minor league deal. González, now 32, signed a minors deal with the White Sox last offseason. He spent the 2023 season playing for Triple-A … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Erik González To Minor League Deal