The MLB 2023–24 hot stove is almost here. All eyes are on Shohei Ohtani, the top free agent and two-way standout who made professional sports history by becoming the first player to earn $700 million.
Which teams will bet everything to try to win the 2024 World Series? What will become of Blake Snell and Cody Bellinger, two other elite free agents? Who will execute the deals that are making people go crazy?
A running list of noteworthy developments and transactions during the MLB offseason is provided below.
According to a source who spoke with ESPN, Joc Pederson and the National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement on a one-year, $9.5 million deal that includes a mutual option for 2025. Narrative » | Level »
RHP Robertson joins the Rangers’ bullpen.
ESPN was informed by sources that the Texas Rangers and free agency relief pitcher David Robertson—who has 175 career saves—agreed to a one-year contract worth between $11 million and $12 million. Narrative »
According to sources who spoke to ESPN, first baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers are settling on a two-year, $34 million deal that includes an opt-out clause following the first season.
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Angels continue to populate the bullpen.
The Los Angeles Angels reached an agreement to re-sign veteran left-handed reliever Matt Moore for a one-year contract worth $9 million on Tuesday, continuing their offseason search for bullpen support, sources told ESPN.
According to sources who spoke to ESPN, outfielder Joey Gallo and the Washington Nationals have reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract. Gallo will join the rebuilding team in the outfield and attempt to get back to full-time at-bats. Narrative »
Jan. 21: Righty Stephenson is captured by angels
According to people with knowledge of the negotiations, Robert Stephenson, a right-hander, and the Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement on a three-year, $33 million contract. The deal also includes a conditional option that could be activated if Stephenson misses a certain amount of time due to an elbow injury, ESPN reported on Sunday night. Narrative »
A source tells ESPN that Josh Hader, the star closer, and the Houston Astros have reached an agreement on a five-year, $95 million contract with no deferrals. Narrative »
January 17
According to Jays, Yariel Rodriguez
Yariel Rodriguez, a right-hander from Cuba, and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a four-year, $32 million contract, according to several reports. Narrative » | Level »
A source familiar with the negotiations tells ESPN that right-hander Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants have reached an agreement on a four-year, $44 million contract. Having spent the bulk of his career in the bullpen, Hicks is anticipated to function as a starter. Narrative » | Level »
January 11
Yankees add a two-time All-Star to their rotation.
According to sources close to ESPN, right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees have reached an agreement on a two-year, $37 million deal that includes a vesting player option. Narrative » |
Two tool-filled teenage prospects, left-handed starter Jackson Ferris and outfielder Zyhir Hope, are being acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for third baseman Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte, sources tell ESPN. Narrative »
January 10
Cubs and Shota Imanaga sign an agreement
According to sources who spoke with ESPN, the Chicago Cubs and Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga have reached an agreement on a four-year, $53 million contract with various clauses. Among them is the team’s option to increase the deal to $80 million over five years if it is renewed after both Years 2 and 3. Narrative » | Level
According to sources close to ESPN, outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement on a one-year contract worth $23.5 million. Narrative » | Level »
Manaea enters the updated Mets lineup
Numerous reports state that Sean Manaea and the New York Mets have reached an agreement on a two-year, $28 million contract with an opt-out clause following the 2024 campaign. Narrative » | Level »
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