The Cubs are going to need to overhaul their bullpen this winter after trading Andrew Kittredge to the Orioles yesterday while Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, and Caleb Thielbar are all ticketed for free agency. Despite those four departures draining their entire high-leverage relief mix outside of Daniel Palenica, however, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports that Chicago’s … [Read more...] about Cubs Not Expected To Pursue Top Free Agent Relievers
Martín Pérez Declines Mutual Option With White Sox
The White Sox announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has declined his end of a $10MM mutual option for 2026. He will take a $1.5MM buyout and return to free agency. The Sox also announced that they triggered their club option on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., a decision that was previously reported. Pérez, 35 in April, is coming off a mostly lost season. He signed with the Sox in … [Read more...] about Martín Pérez Declines Mutual Option With White Sox
White Sox’s GM Chris Getz Discusses Free Agency, Luis Robert
The White Sox remain amidst a full rebuild on the heels of their third straight 100-plus loss season. Unsurprisingly, they don’t seem to be in for an exciting winter. General manager Chris Getz downplayed the possibility of making any multi-year free agent pickups. “Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total, but to go beyond this upcoming season I … [Read more...] about White Sox’s GM Chris Getz Discusses Free Agency, Luis Robert
White Sox Name Zach Bove Pitching Coach; Derek Shomon To Be Hitting Coach
The White Sox have made two notable additions to their coaching staff. James Fegan of Sox Machine reports that Derek Shomon will be the new hitting coach and Zach Bove the new pitching coach. The Sox have already announced Bove’s hiring. It was announced back in September that the Sox would be making multiple coaching changes, with pitching coach Ethan Katz and hitting coach … [Read more...] about White Sox Name Zach Bove Pitching Coach; Derek Shomon To Be Hitting Coach
Orioles Acquire Andrew Kittredge From Cubs
The Orioles have reunited with Andrew Kittredge, as the team announced that the right-hander has been acquired from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. While not mentioned in the Orioles’ press release, it can be assumed that the O’s will be exercising Kittredge’s $9MM club option for the 2026 season rather than swinging a trade for the reliever just to buy him out … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Andrew Kittredge From Cubs