Right-hander Grant Taylor emerged as one of Chicago’s top bullpen arms last season. The current plan is for the former top prospect to reprise that role in 2026. White Sox general manager Chris Getz told reporters, including James Fegan of Sox Machine, that Taylor will not operate as a starter next season and will instead serve in a multi-inning relief role. “It’s important for … [Read more...] about Grant Taylor Expected To Stay In Relief Role
MLBTR Podcast: Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta
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 of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The gambling scandal … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta
Edgar Quero Drawing Trade Interest From Multiple Teams
White Sox catcher Edgar Quero is drawing trade interest from multiple teams, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. Romero notes that the Sox would have a high asking price. That aligns with recent comments from White Sox general manager Chris Getz. Per James Fegan of Sox Machine, Getz pushed back on the idea that now was the time to trade a catcher. “Is that time now? I don’t … [Read more...] about Edgar Quero Drawing Trade Interest From Multiple Teams
Latest On Cubs, Shota Imanaga
The Cubs are headed into this offseason prioritizing pitching additions, as president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told reporters (including Robert Murray of FanSided) yesterday. Hoyer noted that the club already has “a lot of position players,” which will lead them to prioritize giving a boost to both the rotation and bullpen. It’s not necessarily a shocking update. While … [Read more...] about Latest On Cubs, Shota Imanaga
White Sox Receiving Trade Interest In Kyle Teel
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has been drawing trade interest, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon. This item comes a few days after another report indicating that Sox backstop Edgar Quero was also receiving trade inquiries. It would take “a spectacular return” for Chicago to deal either catcher, in the words of Rosenthal and Sammon. This aligns with … [Read more...] about White Sox Receiving Trade Interest In Kyle Teel