The Mets and right-hander Drew Smith have an agreement to reunite, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 for the MVP Sports Group client. The financials haven’t been reported yet. Smith underwent a Tommy John/internal brace hybrid surgery in July and will likely miss most of the 2025 season. More to come. … [Read more...] about Mets To Re-Sign Drew Smith
Mets Keeping Jose Butto In Relief
The Mets are keeping José Buttó in a multi-inning relief role, skipper Carlos Mendoza told reporters (including Newsday’s Tim Healey). Righty Tylor Megill will stay stretched out as a starter and compete for a rotation spot in camp. Buttó opened last season in the rotation. He started seven games and managed decent results, working to a 3.08 ERA across 38 innings. Buttó’s … [Read more...] about Mets Keeping Jose Butto In Relief
Yankees Claim Brent Headrick, Designate Owen White For Assignment
The Yankees announced they have claimed left-hander Brent Headrick off waivers from the Twins. Right-hander Owen White has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. There wasn’t any previous indication that Headrick had been bumped off Minnesota’s roster, so their 40-man count drops to 39. Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reported the claim prior to the … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Brent Headrick, Designate Owen White For Assignment
Yankees Sign Ronaldo Hernandez To Minor League Deal
The Yankees signed catcher Ronaldo Hernández to a minor league contract, per a team announcement. He’ll be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee. Hernández, 27, was once a highly-regarded prospect. The Colombian-born backstop ranked among Baseball America’s top 100 prospects entering the 2019 season. He slotted among the top 10 farmhands in the Tampa Bay system through … [Read more...] about Yankees Sign Ronaldo Hernandez To Minor League Deal
Yankees, Tyler Matzek Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees are in agreement with free agent reliever Tyler Matzek on a minor league deal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. There’s presumably a non-roster invite to MLB camp for the PSI Sports Management client. Matzek held a showcase for teams last month. He evidently showed enough for the Yanks to give him a look in Spring Training. Matzek is looking to rebound after … [Read more...] about Yankees, Tyler Matzek Agree To Minor League Deal