Latest MLB baseball News
Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right on Monday and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York's ace initially exercised his right to terminate the $324 million, nine-year deal, which...
Wandy Peralta exercises option with Padres. Ha-Seong Kim declines
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the San Diego Padres. Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout. Peralta was...
Mets decline Maton's option and give qualifying offers to Alonso, Manaea and Severino
NEW YORK (AP) — In their first set of major business decisions this offseason, the New York Mets declined a 2025 contract option on reliever Phil Maton and made $21.05 million qualifying offers Monday to starters Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. Maton became a free agent after the...
Mitch Haniger declines to exercise opt out, keeps $15.5 million salary in Mariners deal
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Right fielder Mitch Haniger declined to exercise his opt out with the Seattle Mariners on Monday and will remain with the team in a contract that calls for a $15.5 million salary next year. Haniger agreed to a $43.5 million, three-year deal before the 2023...
Twins pick up $1.5 million option on reliever Jorge Alcala for next season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala on Monday, banking on a rebound by the right-hander after he had a rocky finish to what had been a promising season. Alcala finished with a 3.24 ERA in 54 appearances in 2024,...
Montas declines mutual option with Milwaukee for 2025. Brewers turn down team option on Rea
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s starting rotation could have a new look next season with right-handers Frankie Montas and Colin Rea heading into free agency. The Brewers announced Monday that Montas had declined his part of a $20 million mutual option for 2025. The Brewers turned...
Brewers' Matt Arnold selected as MLB executive of the year
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold was chosen Major League Baseball’s executive of the year after constructing a roster that won a second straight NL Central title in the league’s smallest market. The award is voted on by executives...
Three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw declines $10 million option, becomes free agent
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw has declined his $10 million player option with the Los Angeles Dodgers, electing to become a free agent. The MLB Players Association listed Kershaw as a free agent in a statement released on Monday. The...
Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames were among 13 free agents who received $21.05 million qualifying offers on Monday. Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Max Fried also were given the one-year offer before Monday's deadline. Players have until 4 p.m. EST on Nov....
Guardians' All-Star David Fry has elbow surgery. Fry was postseason star for AL Central champions
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians All-Star and postseason star David Fry had reconstructive surgery on his right elbow and is expected to need at least sixth months of rehab and recovery before he can hit for the defending AL Central champions. The team said Monday that Fry, an invaluable...
