The White Sox have released catcher Blake Sabol, according to the minor league transactions log. Chicago had acquired Sabol in a July trade with Boston. Sabol spent the duration of his brief White Sox tenure at Triple-A Charlotte. The 27-year-old backstop was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2017. He hit the ground running as a professional, putting up above-average offensive … [Read more...] about White Sox Release Blake Sabol
Cubs Sign Colin Rea To One-Year Extension
11:05am: The Cubs have officially announced Rea’s contract. MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian broke down the contract structure, noting that Rea will earn $5.5MM in 2026 with a $1MM buyout on a $7.5MM club option. 7:24am: The Cubs have hammered out a restructured deal with right-hander Colin Rea, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It’s a $6.5MM guarantee that includes a club option for the … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Colin Rea To One-Year Extension
13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Thirteen players have received a qualifying offer this year, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The list is as follows: Kyle Tucker, OF, Cubs Kyle Schwarber, OF/DH, Phillies Bo Bichette, SS/2B, Blue Jays Framber Valdez, LHP, Astros Dylan Cease, RHP, Padres Ranger Suarez, LHP, Phillies Edwin Diaz, RHP, Mets Zac Gallen, RHP, D-backs Shota Imanaga, LHP, Cubs Michael King, RHP, … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Justin Turner Becomes Free Agent
Infielder Justin Turner is headed into free agency after his mutual option with the Cubs was declined, according to an announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association this morning. It’s not clear who between Turner and the Cubs declined their end of the option, but either way Turner will be paid a $2MM buyout rather than a $10MM salary for 2026. Turner, 41 later … [Read more...] about Justin Turner Becomes Free Agent
MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The 2025 … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates