The Braves and Cubs are among teams interested in right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek, according to a report from Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Stanek was listed among a number of relievers the Cubs have looked into earlier this week, though this is the first time a connection between the veteran and Atlanta has been reported. Stanek, 33, split the 2024 campaign between the Mariners … [Read more...] about Braves, Cubs Among Teams Interested In Ryne Stanek
Mets Had Interest In Jurickson Profar Prior To Braves Deal
Outfielder Jurickson Profar landed with the Braves this week on a three-year, $42MM deal. Prior to that signing, he had interest from several clubs. On The Baseball Insiders podcast, Robert Murray lists the Blue Jays, Astros, Royals, Padres and Mets as teams that were in Profar’s market. Those first four club were connected to Profar in previous rumors but the Mets’ interest is … [Read more...] about Mets Had Interest In Jurickson Profar Prior To Braves Deal
Yankees Claim Allan Winans
The Yankees have claimed right-hander Allan Winans off waivers from the Braves, who designated him for assignment earlier in the week, as first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The 29-year-old Winans saw big league time with the Braves in both 2023 and 2024. He’s been hit hard in the majors, yielding a 7.20 ERA in 40 frames, but has a strong track record in Triple-A. … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Allan Winans
Braves Sign Jurickson Profar
The Braves announced that they have signed free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42MM deal. The MVP Sports Group client will make $12MM this year and then $15MM in each of the next two seasons. Atlanta designated right-hander Connor Gillispie in a corresponding move. Profar, 32, has been wildly inconsistent in his career but is coming off his best season. … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Jurickson Profar
Rich Hill, Jesse Chavez Plan To Pitch In 2025
Veteran pitchers Rich Hill and Jesse Chavez are 45 and 41 years young, respectively, and both recently told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that they intend to pitch in 2025. Both hurlers appeared in the majors this past season, albeit quite briefly in Hill’s case. Hill made clear from the beginning of the 2023-24 offseason that his plan was to sign midseason. … [Read more...] about Rich Hill, Jesse Chavez Plan To Pitch In 2025