Pro Football Rumors

It’s been a quiet offseason so far for the Mariners, who have yet to sign a free agent to a major league deal. They have been linked to trade candidates like Cody Bellinger, Alec Bohm, and Nico Hoerner, and are reportedly listening to offers for Luis Castillo, but president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto came away from the Winter Meetings without pulling off any swaps … [Read more...] about Mariners Seeking Right-Handed, Veteran First Baseman

The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Here’s a rundown of the players on American League teams that have been non-tendered today. This post will be updated as more decisions are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all players eligible for arbitration last month. All players who are non-tendered before … [Read more...] about American League Non-Tenders: 11/22/24

The Astros had a “very high” amount of interest in Nick Pivetta prior to the trade deadline, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports.  No deal was worked out between Houston and Boston, naturally, as the Red Sox were still in contention and opted against moving Pivetta or any other impending free agents.  The Astros instead pivoted to landing Yusei Kikuchi from the Blue Jays in … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Astros, Pivetta, Jung, Mariners, Martinez

The Mariners placed Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 9, with a left hamstring strain. GM Justin Hollander told reporters this evening that the strain is of a Grade 2 variety. Seattle also transferred reliever Yimi García from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list, ending his season. Catcher Seby Zavala was selected onto the 40-man … [Read more...] about Mariners Place Luis Castillo On Injured List

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is expected to continue in his role next year, per a report from Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. The exact contract details are unclear but the report suggests an extension may have been quietly worked out prior to the club’s recent slide in the standings. More to come. … [Read more...] about Jerry Dipoto Expected To Continue As Mariners President In 2025