The Blue Jays announced the signing of Jeff Hoffman to a three-year, $33MM free agent contract. Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reported earlier this evening that Hoffman and the Jays had productive conversations on a potential multi-year deal. The deal contains an additional $6MM in performance bonuses for the CAA client, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. General manager Ross … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Jeff Hoffman
Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Avoid Arbitration
The Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a $28.5MM salary to avoid an arbitration hearing, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. This does not prevent the sides from discussing a long-term deal in advance of Guerrero’s final year of club control. Guerrero and the Jays went to a hearing last offseason. The star first baseman proved triumphant and secured a $19.9MM … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Avoid Arbitration
Mariners Claim Hagen Danner
The Mariners announced that they have claimed right-hander Hagen Danner off waivers from the Blue Jays. The latter club had designated him for assignment last month. DFA limbo normally only lasts a week but that clock is paused during the holidays. Seattle’s 40-man roster count is now 39. Danner, 26, has a fairly limited track record as a pitcher. That’s due to his unusual … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Hagen Danner
Astros, Angels Have Shown Interest In Alex Verdugo
The Mets, Astros, Blue Jays and Angels are among the teams that have checked in on free agent outfielder Alex Verdugo this offseason, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported earlier this week that the Pirates were also interested in the lefty-hitting outfielder. Verdugo is looking to bounce back after a disappointing year in the Bronx. He hit just … [Read more...] about Astros, Angels Have Shown Interest In Alex Verdugo
Latest On Blue Jays’ Offseason Pursuits
The Blue Jays have been surprisingly quiet in free agency thus far. Toronto has been tied to essentially every player of note, but their only signing was a two-year deal for middle reliever Yimi García. The Jays have pulled off one major trade acquisition, taking on the final five years and nearly $100MM on the Andrés Giménez contract from the Guardians. Based on the lack of … [Read more...] about Latest On Blue Jays’ Offseason Pursuits