The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with Shogo Akiyama.
Nikkan Sports reported on Monday that the outfielder received a $15 million deal, though sources claimed the bidding for Akiyama exceeded $20 million.
The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with Shogo Akiyama.
Nikkan Sports reported on Monday that the outfielder received a $15 million deal, though sources claimed the bidding for Akiyama exceeded $20 million.
The Atlanta Braves have inquired with the Colorado Rockies about Nolan Arenado.
The Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals are also known to be seeking help at third base.
It isn't believed that talks between the Braves and Rockies are active.
The Texas Rangers are the most prominent club in on Nicholas Castellanos in free agency.
The Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds are in the mix as well.
Castellanos hit .289/.337/.525 in 151 games last season.
The Miami Marlins have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Corey Dickerson on a $17.5 million, two-year contract, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
MLB Network first reported on the deal between the sides.
The Chicago White Sox have added a number of pieces this offseason, but they remain interested in Yasiel Puig, according to a report.
The White Sox recently acquired Nomar Mazara and agreed to a deal with Edwin Encarnacion.
Despite that, Puig remains a "primary target" for Chicago.
The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms on a one-year, $6.25 million contract with Cesar Hernandez, according to sources.
Hernandez, 29, became a free agent when he wasn't tendered a deal by the Philadelphia Phillies.
An MLB.com source confirmed on Thursday that the Reds have been in talks with the agent for Japanese free-agent outfielder Shogo Akiyama. Nikkan Sports from Japan first reported that based on the club’s persistent interest, Cincinnati could be the most likely team to sign Akiyama.
The Chicago White Sox are discussing a possible contract agreement with Edwin Encarnacion, according to a report.
The White Sox have already added Yasmani Grandal, Dallas Keuchel, Gio Gonzalez and Nomar Mazara this offseaosn.
The two sides first talked during the Winter Meetings.
Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
A groin injury robbed Ryu of 15 weeks in 2018, but he stayed healthy throughout 2019 with the Dodgers and was among the best in the National League.
Ryu, who returned to the Dodgers after accepting the qualifying offer, made his first All-Star team last summer. He finished the season with a 14-5 mark, an NL-best 2.32 ERA, walked only 24 batters and had 163 strikeouts in 182⅔ innings.
Left-hander Dallas Keuchel and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a three-year, $55.5 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The agreement includes a vesting fourth-year option worth $18.5 million, sources said.