Ha-Seong Kim is finding interest in free agency’s opening days. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes that the Giants have identified him as an early target. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports that the Blue Jays are also showing interest as they evaluate infield possibilities. While this is the first substantive tie between Kim and the Giants, that fit had been speculated long … [Read more...] about Giants, Blue Jays Showing Interest In Ha-Seong Kim
Jays GM: Bichette Trade “An Easy No”
The Blue Jays have no interest in rebuilding after this year’s last place finish. Toronto made that clear by only dealing rentals or role players (i.e. Isiah Kiner-Falefa) at the deadline. As part of that renewed effort to contend, general manager Ross Atkins shot down the possibility of a Bo Bichette trade. Asked by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi how he’d respond to inquiries from … [Read more...] about Jays GM: Bichette Trade “An Easy No”
Blue Jays Believed To Have Gotten Under Luxury Tax Threshold
According to a report from Shi Davidi of Sportsnet, the Blue Jays are thought to have gotten their 2024 player payroll below the first competitive balance tax threshold of $237MM. However, that will not be confirmed until later this offseason when the commissioner’s office calculates each team’s final payroll and formally announces which clubs will have to pay luxury tax … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Believed To Have Gotten Under Luxury Tax Threshold
Blue Jays Claim Michael Petersen, Outright Genesis Cabrera
The Blue Jays announced they’ve claimed reliever Michael Petersen from the Marlins. Toronto outrighted Génesis Cabrera and Luis Frías off the 40-man roster. Both players elected free agency. Toronto also designated righty Emmanuel Ramírez for assignment. Petersen is on the move for the second time in a few months. Miami grabbed the right-hander off waivers from the Dodgers in … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Michael Petersen, Outright Genesis Cabrera
Mets Claim Luis De Los Santos
The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Luis De Los Santos off waivers from the Blue Jays. Additionally, outfielder DJ Stewart as well as left-handers Joey Lucchesi and Matt Gage were outrighted off the 40-man roster. Stewart and Lucchesi elected free agency. More to come. … [Read more...] about Mets Claim Luis De Los Santos