Spring training is now just a few weeks away but many free agents are still unsigned, with Alex Bregman arguably being the most notable. The Tigers are one club that have been connected to him but Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that talks are “at a standstill.” At the start of the offseason, MLBTR ranked Bregman the #3 free agent of the winter, behind Juan Soto … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman, Tigers Reportedly At “Standstill”
Mariners Sign Donovan Solano
The Mariners announced that they have signed infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the ACES client will make $3.5MM this year, with $1MM in performance bonuses also available to him. Left-hander Austin Kitchen was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. Solano, 37, has somewhat quietly been one of the better … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Donovan Solano
Mariners, Randy Arozarena Avoid Arbitration
The Mariners have avoided arbitration with Randy Arozarena, as first reported by Francys Romero. The left fielder will earn $11.3MM in 2025, slightly less than his projected $11.7MM salary (per MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz). He will be eligible for arbitration once more ahead of the 2026 campaign. Arozarena, 30 in February, is coming off the least productive season of his MLB … [Read more...] about Mariners, Randy Arozarena Avoid Arbitration
Mariners, Guardians Have Discussed Josh Naylor
As the Mariners search for first base upgrades this winter, they’ve had some talks with the Guardians about Josh Naylor, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. There’s no indication the two parties are in any sort of advanced negotiations, but the fit is a natural one for an M’s club looking to improve its offense and a Guardians squad that has been open to offers on Naylor and … [Read more...] about Mariners, Guardians Have Discussed Josh Naylor
Mariners Receiving More Trade Calls On Luis Castillo
Over the weekend, The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported that the Mariners were willing to entertain offers on Luis Castillo. Trade chatter has picked up in the few days since then. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com writes that the M’s have received a higher volume of trade calls since Max Fried agreed to an eight-year deal with the Yankees on Tuesday. Castillo, who turns 32 today, … [Read more...] about Mariners Receiving More Trade Calls On Luis Castillo