Rays Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Rays announced Tuesday that they’ve designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to outfielder Jake Mangum, whose contract has…

REPORT: Cubs Expected to DFA Adbert Alzolay Today

The only question was when it would happen. Unfortunately, because he underwent Tommy John surgery and will not be pitching competitively again until late next season if…

Chicago Cubs Expected To Make Shocking Roster Move by DFA’ing Former Closer

Not long ago, the Chicago Cubs thought they had a dominant closer for the foreseeable future. Adbert Alzolay had given them many reasons to be excited about…

Nick Pivetta declines qualifying offer; Red Sox will get draft pick if he leaves

The Red Sox surprised many by giving Nick Pivetta the qualifying offer earlier this month. It now looks like their read of his market was a sound…

Cubs Expected To Designate Adbert Alzolay For Assignment

The Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN (X link). That’ll open a spot on the 40-man roster…

12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers

Twelve of the 13 qualified free agents have declined the QO, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB. com. The exception was Nick Martinez, who accepted the $21. 05MM…

Reds’ Nick Martinez accepts qualifying offer; Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes among 12 to reject

Of the 13 players who received qualifying offers before Tuesday’s deadline to accept, only Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez agreed to the one-year deal worth $21. 05…

Mets To Acquire Jose Siri

The Mets and Rays announced a one-for-one trade sending outfielder Jose Siri to New York for reliever Eric Orze. Both players were on their teams’ 40-man roster,…

12 Free Agents Reject the Qualifying Offer, Are Now Attached to Draft Pick Compensation

Per a Mark Feinsand report, Nick Martinez will be the only outgoing free agent who accepts the Qualifying Offer by today’s deadline. That means every other free…

Christian Walker declines qualifying offer from Diamondbacks

Free agent first baseman Christian Walker has rejected the qualifying offer from the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, according to the MLBPA. Walker declining the qualifying…