Every American League team has officially announced their non-tender decisions. It was a quiet evening in terms of subtractions, with only the Rangers parting with any marquee players. All players who were non-tendered are free agents without going on waivers. A few teams dropped pre-arbitration players from the back of the 40-man roster. It’s possible they preferred not to … [Read more...] about American League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25
Guardians Hire Andy McKay As Field Coordinator
The Guardians are adding Andy McKay to their coaching staff with the title of field coordinator, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. That job was previously held by Kai Correa, who departed last month to become bench coach for the Mets. McKay has had an interesting career, oscillating between coaching and front office roles. He had been a coach in college ball for a number … [Read more...] about Guardians Hire Andy McKay As Field Coordinator
Mariners Remain Interested In Jorge Polanco After Naylor Deal
The Mariners have made the biggest move of free agency to date, re-signing Josh Naylor to a five-year deal. The $92.5MM commitment was handily their biggest to a free agent hitter in the decade that Jerry Dipoto has run baseball operations. Seattle’s goal of retaining as much of their 2025 roster as possible continues, as Dipoto told reporters at the press conference announcing … [Read more...] about Mariners Remain Interested In Jorge Polanco After Naylor Deal
Mariners Notes: Ford, Right Field, Hancock
With Mitch Garver headed into the open market, the Mariners have a hole to fill on their roster without a clear backup for Cal Raleigh behind the plate. As noted by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, GM Justin Hollander indicated at the GM Meetings this past week that, as the roster is currently constructed, that backup catching job would go to longtime top prospect Harry … [Read more...] about Mariners Notes: Ford, Right Field, Hancock
Mariners Acquire Alex Hoppe, Designate Tayler Saucedo For Assignment
The Mariners announced that they have acquired right-hander Alex Hoppe from the Red Sox in exchange for minor league catcher Luke Heyman. Hoppe has been selected to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. Left-hander Tayler Saucedo has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Chris Cotillo of MassLive first reported that Hoppe was heading to the … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Alex Hoppe, Designate Tayler Saucedo For Assignment
