MLB Trade Rumors- The Nationals’ Long-Term Payroll Flexibility February 7, 2025The Nationals have opted for another risk-averse offseason. At the end of last season, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo teased the possibility for an impact lineup addition. “We need a couple of bats that can hit in the middle of the lineup and take the onus off some of these good young core players and…Anthony Franco
- Manfred: Dodgers Aren’t Ruining Baseball February 7, 2025Major League Baseball’s 30 owners and commissioner Rob Manfred are having some scheduled meetings in Florida this week. One item on the agenda was approving John Seidler as the Padres’ control person, which MLBTR covered earlier. There are plenty of other issues going on around baseball, which Manfred discussed with Evan Drellich of The Athletic…Darragh McDonald
- Sternberg, Manfred Discuss Rays Stadium February 7, 2025Rays owner Stuart Sternberg spoke with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday from this week’s owners meetings. He made clear that he is not having any conversations about selling the franchise amidst their stadium uncertainty. “If it was (for sale), people would know it,” Sternberg said. “I’ve always been, and I will…Anthony Franco
- Avisail Garcia Expected To Miss 2025 Season February 7, 2025Free agent outfielder Avisaíl García is expected to miss the entire season, reports Francys Romero. The veteran underwent surgery in October that repaired a fracture and a disc injury in his lower back. While there was no initial timetable, Romero suggests that García is targeting a return in winter ball in his native Venezuela next offseason.…Anthony Franco
- Astros Have Reportedly Increased Offer To Bregman, Deal Still Seen As Unlikely February 7, 2025Of MLBTR’s top 20 free agents, Alex Bregman is the only one who remains unsigned. The star third baseman is reportedly sitting on multiple six-year offers but hasn’t found a price to his liking. One of those is from the incumbent Astros. Houston has reportedly had a standing six-year, $156MM offer for much of the winter.…Anthony Franco
- The Nationals’ Long-Term Payroll Flexibility February 7, 2025
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