The Opener: Free Agency, Injuries, Extensions
After a busy weekend, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1. Veterans return to free agency: While the free agent market was largely picked clean as recently as last week, Article XX(B) free agents (as well as a selection of other players) had opt-out clauses this….
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Cubs Outright Keegan Thompson
The Cubs sent reliever Keegan Thompson outright to Triple-A Iowa earlier this week, according to the MLB.com transaction log.
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Orioles Outright Roansy Contreras
The Orioles announced that Roansy Contreras cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.
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Astros Notes: Bregman, McCullers, Garcia, Walker
Astros owner Jim Crane spoke to reporters (including The Athletic’s Chandler Rome) about a handful of topics today, most notably the club’s pursuit of a reunion with longtime third baseman Alex Bregman this winter.
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Dodgers Notes: Kopech, Hernandez, Betts
With the Dodgers set to participate in their second Opening Day of the year after sweeping the Cubs out of Tokyo earlier this month, the club provided a handful of health updates prior to today’s game.
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Red Sox, Garrett Crochet Expected To Table Extension Talks
Earlier this month, newly-acquired Red Sox southpaw set a deadline of Opening Day in extension talks with his new club.
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Sam Bachman Diagnosed With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The Angels placed right-hander Sam Bachman on the 15-day injured list today due to thoracic outlet syndrome, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.
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