The Mets and Rays announced a one-for-one trade sending outfielder Jose Siri to New York for reliever Eric Orze. Both players were on their teams’ 40-man roster, so the trade doesn’t have any impact on tonight’s Rule 5 protection deadline. Siri, 29, spent two and a half seasons in Tampa Bay. The Rays acquired him from the Astros in a three-team trade at the 2022 deadline. Siri … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Jose Siri
Luis Gil Wins American League Rookie Of The Year
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil has been named the American League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. Colton Cowser of the Orioles finished second while Gil’s teammate Austin Wells finished third. Gil, 26, made his big league debut back in 2021 despite what his eligibility for this award might imply. The right-hander made seven starts in … [Read more...] about Luis Gil Wins American League Rookie Of The Year
Yankees Sign Pablo Reyes To Minor League Deal
The Yankees have signed veteran utility man Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal, per a report from Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. The infielder will presumably receive an invite to big league Spring Training in a few months. Reyes, 31, made his big league debut with the Pirates back in 2018. That 18-game cup of coffee in the majors went quite well for him, as he … [Read more...] about Yankees Sign Pablo Reyes To Minor League Deal
Sean Manaea To Reject Qualifying Offer
Left-hander Sean Manaea will reject the $21.05MM qualifying offer that was extended to him by the Mets, per Alden González of ESPN (X link). The southpaw was one of 13 players who received a qualifying offer this year, with the deadline for decisions tomorrow at 3pm Central. As noted by González, the news doesn’t come as a surprise, as Manaea never really seemed like a … [Read more...] about Sean Manaea To Reject Qualifying Offer
Mets Sign Justin Hagenman To Major League Contract
3:50pm: Hagenman’s deal is a split contract, per Will Sammon of The Athletic on X. He’ll make $850K in the majors and $225K in the minors. 3:05pm: The Mets announced that they have signed right-hander Justin Hagenman to a major league contract. He had just elected minor league free agency earlier this month. The club’s 40-man roster count jumps to 34. Hagenman, 28, cracks a … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Justin Hagenman To Major League Contract