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Source: Padres, KBO Star Ha-seong Kim Agree To Deal

Jan 4, 2021 8:30 AM

The San Diego Padres have added another big name this offseason, agreeing to a deal with Korean star infielder Ha-seong Kim, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Kim, 25, became one of the top infielders on the open market when he was posted earlier this month by the Kiwoom Heroes, his team in the Korea Baseball Organization.

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Nationals Won't Rule Out Reunion With Ryan Zimmerman

Jan 4, 2021 8:30 AM

Mike Rizzo says the Washington Nationals aren't ruling out a reunion with Ryan Zimmerman after acquiring Josh Bell to play first base.

Zimmerman, 36, opted out of the 2020 season because of concerns about his family's safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.

He told The Washington Post he would like to return from a 16th Major League season.

"The acquisition of Josh Bell isn't going to prohibit us from looking for a good right-handed hitter that comes off the bench or plays multiple positions," Rizzo said.

"We still haven't ruled out a Zim reunion," he added. "That skill set still fits on our roster."

Associated Press

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Phillies Have Extended Offer To J.T. Realmuto

Dec 23, 2020 8:42 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies have an offer on the table for J.T. Realmuto, according to a report.

Realmuto has also received offers from other interested clubs.

The 29-year-old is believed to be seeking a record-setting deal for a catcher.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

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White Sox To Land Yoelqui Cespedes

Dec 23, 2020 8:36 AM

The Chicago White Sox are expected to sign Yoelqui Cespedes to a contract with a bonus near $2 million, according to sources.

Considered the No. 1 international prospect, Yoelgui is the younger half-brother of Yoenis Cespedes.

Cespedes, 23, who was declared a free agent and eligible to sign with a Major League team March 18, will likely ink his deal on Jan. 15, 2021, the first day of the international signing period.

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Mets, Noah Syndergaard Agree To One-Year, $9.7M Deal

Dec 23, 2020 8:32 AM

The New York Mets have agreed to a one-year, $9.7 million deal with Noah Syndergaard.

The agreement allowed the two sides to avoid salary arbitration.

Syndergaard, 28 missed the 2020 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow last March. He'll be a free agent after the 2021 season.

ESPN

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Race For George Springer Down To Blue Jays, Mets?

Dec 22, 2020 4:02 PM

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets seem to be the favorites to sign George Springer, according to a report.

Major League executives believe Springer's free agency is now "a two-team race."

Springer, 31, hit .265/.359/.540 in 189 at-bats during the 2020 season.

Jeff Passan/ESPN

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Giants Sign Reliever John Brebbia To One-Year Deal

Dec 22, 2020 6:25 AM

The San Francisco Giants have signed reliever John Brebbia to a one-year contract.

According to a source, Brebbia will make $800,000 in the 2021 season.

Brebbia, 30, did not pitch last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June.

ESPN

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Nationals Have Interest In J.T. Realmuto

Dec 21, 2020 8:46 AM

The Washington Nationals are among the clubs showing interest in J.T. Realmuto.

The Nationals have shown interest in Realmuto dating back to the catcher's time with the Miami Marlins.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

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Brian Cashman: Yankees Need 'More Certain Innings' In Rotation

Dec 21, 2020 8:43 AM

The New York Yankees want to re-sign DJ LeMahieu, but Brian Cashman hasn't forgotten about the club's starting rotation.

Cashman acknowledged that New York has young arms -- Luis Severino, Domingo German, Deivi García and Jordan Montgomery -- but he wants a veteran presence to provide stability.

"I think we have a framework at the very least to fall back on," Cashman said of those young arms, "but I definitely feel like we need to try to address more certain innings. You don't want to be in a position where you're scrambling. ... No one ever wants to be in a scrambling mode, because then it dominoes into your bullpen and can have an adverse negative effect on you."

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Rays, Michael Wacha Agree Upon One-Year, $3M Deal

Dec 21, 2020 8:38 AM

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed Michael Wacha to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Wacha went 1-4 with a 6.62 ERA in eight appearances for the New York Mets in 2020.

He spent his first seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and was an All-Star in 2015.

ESPN

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Free Agents Asking Blue Jays If They'll Play In Toronto

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Yankees 'Confident' They'll Have MLB's Highest Payroll In 2021

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Anthony DeSclafani Signs One-Year Deal With Giants

ESPN

Rays Re-Sign Mike Zunino To One-Year Deal

ESPN

Jackie Bradley, Jr. Drawing Interest From Cubs, Phillies

Jon Morosi/MLB Network

Signing Fernando Tatis, Jr. To Extension 'Priority' For Padres

MLB.com

Giants Have Discussed Pursuing Trevor Bauer

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle

Red Sox Sign Hunter Renfroe To One-Year Deal

Associated Press

Yankees, DJ LeMahieu Remain Far Apart In Contract Talks

Brendan Kuty/NJ.com

Dodgers Bring Back Brandon Morrow On Minors Deal

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Rangers, David Dahl Agree To One-Year Deal

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Sources: Mets, James McCann Finalizing Four-Year Deal

ESPN.com

Blue Jays Interested In Justin Turner

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Yankees Will 'Try To Keep' DJ LeMahieu

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Source: Mariners, Chris Flexen Agree To Two-Year, $4.75M Deal

MLB.com

Angels 'Determined' To Add Top-Of-Rotation Starter

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Mets Closing In On Four-Year Deal With James McCann

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Marlins Interested In KBO MVP Mel Rojas, Jr.

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Mets Have Emerged As Favorite To Sign George Springer

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Adam Eaton Joins White Sox On $7M Deal

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