MLB Player News
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Zach Logue RP | LAD
Zach Logue: Signs overseas
Logue signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports.
Logue turned in a 2.69 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 93.2 Triple-A innings last season. However, his 7.20 ERA in 70 career MLB frames likely made teams reluctant to bring him in after being non-tendered by the Dodgers in November, so the 28-year-old southpaw will now pursue another opportunity in Korea.
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Griffin Canning SP | ATL
Mets' Griffin Canning: Headed for Queens
Canning signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Mets on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Canning made 32 appearances (31 starts) for the Angels last season, accumulating a 5.19 ERA and 1.40 WHIP alongside a 130:66 K:BB over 171.2 innings. He'll presumably compete with Tylor Megill for the final spot in New York's rotation during spring training, and whoever misses the cut will likely be moved to the bullpen to serve as a long reliever.
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Ryan Miller RP | LAA
Tigers' Ryan Miller: Heads to Detroit as NRI
The Tigers signed Miller to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Miller, who turns 29 in March, got into 13 games with the Angels in 2024, posting a 4.15 ERA and 11:8 K:BB over 13 innings. The right-handed reliever will compete for a spot in Detroit's bullpen but will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Toledo.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Blocks potential trade to Houston
Arenado used his no-trade clause to block a potential trade to the Astros, Mark Feinsand, John Denton and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com report.
The report says the Cardinals were willing to send $15-20 million to the Astros to help cover part of Arenado's salary, but the third baseman informed St. Louis he would not waive his no-trade clause to go to Houston. It's not clear what the Cardinals would have received in return. While the two sides are still having "ongoing talks," the Astros "aren't holding out much hope that a deal will get done."
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Davis Daniel RP | LAA
Angels' Davis Daniel: Designated for assignment
The Angels designated Daniel for assignment Wednesday.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Chuckie Robinson, who was acquired in a trade Wednesday. Daniel, 27, made six starts for the Angels in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and 28:6 K:BB over 30.1 innings. He has a solid 25.8 percent strikeout rate in the minors, so it's possible Daniel will draw interest via trade or waivers.
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Chuckie Robinson C | CHW
Angels' Chuckie Robinson: Traded to Halos
The Angels acquired Robinson from the White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
The White Sox have acquired Kyle Teel and Matt Thaiss over the last week, so they had a surplus of catching depth. With Logan O'Hoppe and Travis d'Arnaud projected to be the Angels' catching duo in the majors, Robinson is likely to begin the 2025 season as depth at Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Bryse Wilson RP | MIL
White Sox's Bryse Wilson: Receives one-year deal with ChiSox
The White Sox signed Wilson to a one-year, $1.05 million contract Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
He can earn an additional $250,000 in incentives. Wilson elected free agency last month when he was removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster after holding a 4.04 ERA and 82:31 K:BB across 104.2 regular-season innings in 2024. The 27-year-old has been used as both a starter and reliever and will be given a chance to win a spot in Chicago's rotation.
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Jonathan Loaisiga RP | NYY
Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga: Aims for return around May 1
Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said Wednesday that the hope is Loaisiga (elbow) will be ready to return by late April or early May, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Loaisiga had his right UCL repaired in April, but it wasn't Tommy John surgery so the hope is he will be able to make it back in a little over a year. The right-hander re-signed with the Yankees on a one-year contract last week and, if healthy, could re-emerge as a key piece in their bullpen.
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Devin Williams RP | NYY
Yankees' Devin Williams: Named closer by Boone
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Williams will be the team's closer in 2025, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Boone indicated that Luke Weaver could receive the occasional save opportunity, but it's going to be Williams in the ninth inning when he's available. The revelation is no surprise, as Williams has been one of the game's best relievers since arriving in the big leagues, having collected a 1.83 ERA and 39.4 percent strikeout rate in six seasons.
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Cody Bellinger CF | CHC
Yankees' Cody Bellinger: Position not yet determined
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that it has yet to be determined which position Bellinger will play in 2025, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
It was reported Tuesday when the Bellinger trade went down that the 29-year-old had been told he would be the Yankees' center fielder, but that report was inaccurate. While Bellinger might very well wind up in center field, Boone noted that first base and left field remain possibilities, as well. Where Bellinger ultimately settles in on the diamond will depend largely on what other additions the Yankees make this offseason.