MLB Trade Rumors

There’s been ample speculation about the eventual price tag of a Yoshinobu Yamamoto contract, but until early this week, the right-hander hadn’t discussed specific years and dollars with clubs, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Teams eyeing the NPB ace’s services were asked to submit a “preliminary” bid early in the process to gauge the seriousness of their interest, per Passan, but … [Read more...] about Latest On Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Market

The Red Sox have hired Dillon Lawson to a hitting coordinator role, with Lawson himself relaying the news to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Lawson will be working primarily with Boston’s upper-level minor leaguers. Lawson was hired to work in the Yankees’ organization in 2018 and made the jump to that club’s major league hitting coach prior to the 2022 season. With the club … [Read more...] about Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson To Hitting Coordinator Role

The Dodgers are considering presenting an offer in the $250-300MM range to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, reports Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Reports from yesterday indicated that teams are likely to put forth contract proposals to the NPB star this week, with a decision perhaps coming by Monday. Yamamoto’s landing spot and price point are perhaps the biggest remaining story of … [Read more...] about Dodgers Considering $250MM+ Offer To Yamamoto

NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is in the process of meeting with interested MLB clubs and is slated to meet with both the Red Sox and Blue Jays in the coming days, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Yamamoto met with the Yankees yesterday and the Giants on Sunday. Mets owner Steve Cohen reportedly flew to Japan to meet with Yamamoto before his current slate of team visits in North … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Blue Jays To Meet With Yoshinobu Yamamoto

With Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto off the board, one of the next big questions of the offseason is what awaits NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The three-time defending Sawamura Award winner as Japan’s top pitcher is widely regarded as the best remaining free agent. Hitting the open market at a nearly unprecedented age of 25, he is generally viewed as a top-of-the-rotation … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Market

The Red Sox’ offseason search for starting pitching hasn’t yet produced any results, although that’s in large part due to the holdup that Yoshinobu Yamamoto is placing on the market. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe breaks down the Sox’ interest in Yamamoto and the manner in which said interest has thus far prevented them from making offers elsewhere on the market (e.g. Aaron … [Read more...] about Mariners “Rebuffed” Red Sox’ Interest In Young Starting Pitchers

The Red Sox have signed catcher Roberto Pérez, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s a minor league deal with an invite to major league camp, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo adds that Perez will get a $1.4MM base salary if added to the roster. Pérez, 35 next week, has been one of the better defensive catchers in the majors during his career but has hardly played … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Roberto Pérez To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox are in agreement with right-hander Cooper Criswell on a $1MM contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). He’ll remain in the AL East after being non-tendered by the Rays last month. The move will bring the Sox’s 40-man roster count to 39. Criswell is a Frontline client. Criswell occupied a depth role for Tampa Bay in 2023. He made 10 appearances as a long … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Cooper Criswell Agree To Major League Contract

December 5: The Angels and Red Sox have also checked in on Hicks, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. Both clubs could use some bullpen reinforcements, with Boston relievers having posted a collective 4.32 ERA in 2023 while the Angels were at 4.88. December 4: The Astros, Rangers, Cardinals and Orioles are among the teams with interest in right-hander Jordan Hicks this offseason, per … [Read more...] about Astros, Rangers, Red Sox, Angels Among Teams Interested In Jordan Hicks