The Pirates and infielder Davis Wendzel have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Boras Corporation client gets an invite to big league spring training and would make $850K if in the majors. Wendzel, 29 in May, has a limited minor league track record to this point. He appeared in 27 games with the Rangers in 2024. He didn’t do much to … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Davis Wendzel To Minor League Deal
Braves, Pirates, Rockies Interested In Willi Castro
Willi Castro entered free agency on a down note, as he hit only .170/.245/.240 over 110 plate appearances with the Cubs after Chicago acquired the utilityman from Minnesota at the trade deadline. Despite the sour finish, Castro is still drawing attention from multiple teams, as ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reports that the Braves, Pirates, and Rockies are among the interested … [Read more...] about Braves, Pirates, Rockies Interested In Willi Castro
D-backs Rumors: Marte, Johnson, Front Office
Even as general manager Mike Hazen continues to downplay the possibility of a trade, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is one of the most talked-about players around baseball’s Winter Meetings at the moment. Hazen has called a trade unlikely, stating that despite far more public chatter this offseason, the amount of interest he’s receiving in Marte is in line with the … [Read more...] about D-backs Rumors: Marte, Johnson, Front Office
Orioles Made $150MM Offer To Kyle Schwarber
The first major free agent chip fell this morning with Kyle Schwarber returning to Philadelphia on a five-year, $150MM deal. The reunion seemed likely from the start, though the slugger had several other suitors, including at least one willing to match the $150MM price tag. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the Orioles offered Schwarber the same deal he ultimately accepted … [Read more...] about Orioles Made $150MM Offer To Kyle Schwarber
Pirates To Sign Gregory Soto
Another reliever has come off the board. The Pirates are reportedly in agreement with left-hander Gregory Soto on a one-year, $7.75MM contract. Soto is represented by ISE Baseball. Pittsburgh had an opening on the 40-man roster and will not need to make a corresponding move. Soto made 70 appearances between the Orioles and Mets last season. A solid first half in Baltimore led … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Gregory Soto

