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Reds, Frankie Montas Agree To One-Year, $16M Deal

Dec 31, 2023 2:13 AM

The Cincinnati Reds added a veteran pitcher on Saturday, agreeing to terms with righty Frankie Montas on a one-year, $16 million contract, sources told ESPN.

The deal is pending a physical.

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White Sox, Chris Flexen Agree To One-Year, $1.75M Deal

Dec 31, 2023 2:11 AM

Chris Flexen agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, giving manager Pedro Grifol another possibility for his rotation.

Flexen played for Seattle and Colorado this season, going 2-8 with a 6.86 ERA in 29 games, with 16 starts. The right-hander is 27-34 with a 4.95 ERA in 120 major league appearances, including 80 starts.

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Red Sox, Lucas Giolito Agree To Two-Year, $38.5M Deal

Dec 30, 2023 1:07 AM

Right-hander Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $38.5 million contract, sources told ESPN, locking up the innings-eating veteran as the starting pitching market begins to move.

The deal includes an opt-out after the first season and includes innings-based performance bonuses that can bring the total value to $40.5 million.

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Tags: Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Terms Agreement

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Reds Re-Sign Buck Farmer To One-Year, $2.25M Deal

Dec 29, 2023 8:57 AM

The Cincinnati Reds are bringing back Buck Farmer on a one-year, $2.25 million deal.

Farmer hit free agency after he went 4-5 with three saves and a 4.20 ERA in 71 appearances for the Reds this past season.

He can earn $350,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $50,000 each for 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 and 65. He had a $1.75 million, one-year contract this past season.

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White Sox Reach One-Year Deal With LHP Tim Hill

Dec 29, 2023 8:48 AM

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $1.8 million deal with left-handed reliever Tim Hill.

Hill, 33, was 1-4 with a 5.48 ERA in 48 appearances for the San Diego Padres last year. He missed most of the second half of the season because of a sprained left finger and had surgery on Sept. 20.

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Kevin Kiermaier, Blue Jays Agree To One-Year, $10.5M Deal

Dec 29, 2023 1:52 AM

Gold Glove-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is staying in Toronto, agreeing to a $10.5 million, one-year contract.

The team announced the contract on Thursday. The Blue Jays also have Daulton Varsho and George Springer in their outfield.

The 33-year-old Kiermaier hit .265 with 8 homers and 36 RBIs in 129 games in his first season with Toronto. He also won his fourth Gold Glove.

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Joins Blue Jays On Two-Year, $15M Deal

Dec 28, 2023 9:25 AM

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year, $15 million contract, according to a source.

The deal includes up to $1 million in incentives and is pending a physical.

Kiner-Falefa, 28, played all over the field for the New York Yankees in 2023.

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Twins, Josh Staumont Agree On One-Year Deal

Dec 27, 2023 4:11 PM

The Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Josh Staumont on a one-year contract on Wednesday, the team's first major league free agency move of the offseason.

Staumont, 30, pitched five seasons for the Kansas City Royals, saving eight games with a 4.01 ERA. The hard-throwing righty has 191 strikeouts in 168 1/3 innings.

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Blue Jays, Kevin Kiermaier Reach One-Year Deal

Dec 27, 2023 8:35 AM

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with Kevin Kiermaier, according to a report.

The deal, which is pending a physical, will pay the outfielder $10.5 million in guaranteed money.

The 33-year-old, known for his defense, slashed .265/.322/.419 in 408 plate appearances for the Blue Jays in 2023.

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White Sox, Martin Maldonado Agree To One-Year Deal

Dec 27, 2023 12:03 AM

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with catcher Martin Maldonado, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

Maldonado, 37, replaces Yasmani Grandal behind the plate, as the latter left via free agency after spending four years with the White Sox. Maldonado also rejoins former teammate Korey Lee, who was traded from the Houston Astros to Chicago last summer.

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Mariners, Mitch Garver Agree To Two-Year, $24M Deal

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Padres, Yuki Matsui Agree To Five-Year, $28M Deal

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Source: Padres Close To Agreement With Yuki Matsui

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Pirates, Andrew McCutchen Agree To One-Year, $5M Deal

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Pirates, Martin Perez Agree To One-Year, $8M Deal

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Giants, Catcher Tom Murphy Agree To Two-Year, $8M Deal

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D-Backs, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Agree To Three-Year, $42M Deal

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Royals Agree To Deals With Michael Wacha, Hunter Renfroe

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Tigers, Jack Flaherty Agree To One-Year, $14M Deal

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Pirates, Rowdy Tellez Agree To One-Year, $3.2M Deal

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Giants, Jung Hoo Lee Agree To Six-Year, $113M Deal

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Royals Agree To Deals With Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton

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Shohei Ohtani To Defer $680M In Dodgers Deal

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Guardians, Austin Hedges Reach One-Year Deal

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Source: Tigers, Andrew Chafin Agree To One-Year, $4.75M Deal

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Source: Royals Finalizing One-Year, $5M Deal With Will Smith

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Giants Sign Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Daulton Jefferies To Minor League Deal

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Mets, Reliever Jorge Lopez Agree To One-Year, $2M Deal

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Reds, Jeimer Candelario Agree Upon Three-Year, $45M Deal

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Orioles, Craig Kimbrel Agree To One-Year Deal

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