A lot of the big-name free brokers are off the board, however there’s nonetheless loads of calendar left within the 2022-23 MLB offseason. As such, there are additionally nonetheless loads of rumors left within the 2022-23 MLB offseason. Talking of which, yow will discover Friday’s crop of rumors just under.
Mets speaking Carrasco, McCann trades
The Mets are discussing right-handed starter Carlos Carrasco and catcher James McCann in commerce talks with different groups, according to SNY’s Andy Martino.
Carrasco figures to be the extra engaging of the 2 gamers. He is coming off a stable season that noticed him publish a 97 ERA+ throughout 29 begins. He is owed $14 million this season, an affordable wage for a league-average starter (or thereabout) in at the moment’s market.
McCann is more likely to show to be a tougher promote. Not solely is he scheduled to make greater than $12 million in every of the subsequent two seasons, however his efficiency has cratered since becoming a member of the Mets previous to the 2021 marketing campaign. Certainly, he is hit for a 70 OPS+.
The Mets have been lively on each the beginning pitcher and catcher fronts this winter. They’ve added Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, and José Quintana to their rotation (albeit whereas shedding Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker, and Chris Bassitt) and on Thursday they signed veteran backstop Omar Narváez. The Mets have two different catchers in home, in Tomas Nido and Francisco Alvarez, suggesting {that a} culling is so as.
It is not clear which groups the Mets are engaged with on both Carrasco or McCann.
The White Sox made a splash on Friday afternoon, signing outfielder Andrew Benintendi to a five-year pact value $75 million that turns into the richest free-agent contract in franchise historical past. Benintendi, ranked because the 18th greatest free agent by CBS Sports activities earlier this winter, is more likely to grow to be their on a regular basis left fielder. This is extra on that signing.
Twins signal Gallo; goal Swanson, Turner
The Twins just lately did not re-up with shortstop Carlos Correa, who inked a $350 million pact with the Giants. Now Minnesota is pondering what their post-Correa lineup ought to appear like. They started to assemble it on Friday afternoon, inking former All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo to a one-year deal value $11 million. The place else may the Twins flip?
The Athletic has the specifics. Based on Dan Hayes, shortstop Dansby Swanson stays a robust consideration, however he is doubtless coveted by a few groups — the Cubs and incumbent Braves, to wit — which can be positioned to outbid the Twins ought to it come to that. Different, maybe extra life like targets for Minnesota embrace third baseman Justin Turner and outfielder A.J. Pollock. (It is unclear if the Twins will proceed to pursue Pollock after inking Gallo.)
Gallo’s energy stays unassailable, however his contact struggles severely restrict how beneficial he might be. As for Turner, he is had a robust profession, each offensively and defensively. Nonetheless, he is 38, and he is proven vital indicators of decline over the past two seasons. He ought to stay a helpful participant in 2023, however he is not the type of true needle-mover the Twins want.
O’s considering Hill
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Orioles have been pursuing free-agent righty Michael Wacha. He isn’t the one former Purple Sox pitcher the O’s covet. Mike Elias can be speaking to left-hander Wealthy Hill, according to Rob Bradford.
Hill, 42, posted a 98 ERA+ in 26 begins final season with the Purple Sox. He is a lot aware of the American League East, having made appearances previously with the Rays, Yankees, and certainly, even, the Orioles means again in 2009. In fact, that was nicely earlier than Hill salvaged his profession in 2015. He appeared in 14 video games for Baltimore, amassing a 7.80 ERA and issuing practically one stroll for each strikeout.
Have been the Orioles to reunite with Hill, they’d definitely be hoping for higher outcomes.
A’s ink Might
The A’s on Friday introduced that they’ve signed veteran reliever Trevor Might to a one-year contract. ESPN reports that the deal is value $7 million with the chance to make one other $500,000 in incentives. Might, 33, is coming off a disappointing season for the Mets in 2023, however because the begin of the 2018 season he boasts a 120 ERA+ with a 3.75 Ok/BB ratio.
As issues stand now, Might — a 33-year-old center reliever, by means of reminder — would be Oakland’s highest-paid participant in 2023.
