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Associated Press Nov 3, 2024, 05:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Lou Trivino‘s $5 million club option was declined Sunday by the New York Yankees, making the right-hander a free agent after he missed his second straight big league season following an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. Trivino was acquired

Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 3, 2024, 02:53 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals agreed on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a fourth-year club option and can max out at

Jorge Castillo Close Jorge Castillo ESPN Staff Writer ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Alden Gonzalez Close Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 2, 2024, 01:14 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger is staying in Chicago after opting into his contract for 2025, sources tell ESPN. Bellinger, 29, could have become a free agent this

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 03:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Saturday. Pederson, 32, hit .275 with 23 home runs and 64 RBIs in 2024, his

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 04:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Left-hander Sean Manaea declined his $13.5 million option for 2025 with the New York Mets on Saturday to become a free agent for the third consecutive offseason, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. Manaea, 32, agreed to a contract

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 04:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Left-hander Sean Manaea declined his $13.5 million option for 2025 with the New York Mets on Saturday to become a free agent for the third consecutive offseason, according to multiple reports. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition

ESPN News Services Nov 2, 2024, 03:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Left-hander Aaron Bummer agreed Saturday to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, who also reached a revised three-year, $30 million deal with All-Star Reynaldo Lopez that guarantees the right-hander an additional $4 million. Atlanta had a $7.25 million

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterNov 2, 2024, 12:21 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW

Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 2, 2024, 01:58 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray did not opt out of the remaining two years and $50 million on his contract, sources told ESPN. Ray, 33,

Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 2, 2024, 01:02 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract Saturday, leaving the team with the ability to ensure he remains in pinstripes by adding

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterNov 1, 2024, 07:30 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw approached the podium on a blue, circular stage set up in center field

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 07:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Luke Weaver‘s 2025 option was exercised by the New York Yankees on Friday for $2.5 million. Weaver took over from Clay Holmes as Yankees closer in September and finished 7-3 with a 2.89 ERA and four saves, striking out 103 and

ESPN News Services Nov 1, 2024, 06:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions As anticipated, left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million player option to remain with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com on Friday. A free agent after the 2023 season, Montgomery remained unsigned past the start of spring training but at the end

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 05:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Infielder Kyle Farmer and outfielder Manuel Margot became free agents Friday after the their 2025 options were declined by the Minnesota Twins. Farmer gets a $250,000 buyout instead of a $6.25 million salary for next year under a mutual option, completing a

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 06:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Blake Snell has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants to become a free agent for the second straight offseason. The two-time Cy Young Award winner agreed in March to a $62 million,

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 04:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada on Friday after he missed almost the entire season because of a left adductor strain. Chicago also turned down a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi. Moncada, 29,

Associated Press Nov 1, 2024, 03:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — Zack Minasian and was promoted to general manager of the San Francisco Giants on Friday, joining the Los Angeles Angels‘ Perry Minasian to make the brothers both big league GMs. The 41-year-old Zack Minasian had been the Giants’ vice president of