The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
The White Sox hired a new manager and cashed in Garrett Crochet for prospects, otherwise making affordable, low-ceiling additions. Major League Signings Martin Perez, SP: one year, $5MM. Includes $10MM mutual option for 2026 with a $1.5MM buyout Josh Rojas, 3B: one year, $3.5MM Mike Tauchman, LF/RF: one year, $1.95MM Michael A. Taylor, CF: one year, $1.95MM Austin Slater, … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
Cubs Promote Matt Shaw
The Cubs announced their roster for Tuesday night’s season opener against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome (relayed by Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network). As expected, Chicago officially promoted top third base prospect Matt Shaw. They designated reliever Keegan Thompson for assignment to clear the necessary 40-man roster spot. That move was foreshadowed when they left the … [Read more...] about Cubs Promote Matt Shaw
Josh Rojas Diagnosed With Hairline Fracture In Toe
White Sox infielder Josh Rojas has a hairline fracture in his right big toe. Manager Will Venable passed the info on to reporters, including James Fegan of Sox Machine. Rojas is currently in a walking boot. He left Saturday’s game with soreness in that toe. Per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, Rojas was “shaking off some contact” with a baserunner on a tag play … [Read more...] about Josh Rojas Diagnosed With Hairline Fracture In Toe
White Sox Release Joey Gallo Ahead Of Move To Pitching
12:51pm: Gallo announced on social media in the aftermath of his release that he plans to convert to pitching going forward. The news shines additional light on Chicago’s decision to release Gallo, who can now search for a fresh minor league deal with a team interested in seeing what he can do on the mound. While Gallo has no professional experience on the mound, he did pitch … [Read more...] about White Sox Release Joey Gallo Ahead Of Move To Pitching