February 23: The Royals officially announced Nola’s deal today and moved Bubic to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. February 22: The Royals are in agreement with catcher Austin Nola on a major league contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (X links). Financial terms are unreported. The Royals have a full 40-man roster but could place Kris Bubic on the 60-day … [Read more...] about Royals Sign Austin Nola To Major League Deal
Brewers Designate Jahmai Jones For Assignment
The Brewers have designated infielder/outfielder Jahmai Jones for assignment, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His roster spot will go to right-hander Brandon Woodruff, whose previously-reported signing is now official. Jones, 26, signed with the Brewers in July of last year. He spent most of the rest of the season on optional assignment, only getting into … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Jahmai Jones For Assignment
Brewers, Gary Sanchez Reportedly Finalizing Restructured Deal
The Brewers and catcher Gary Sanchez agreed to terms on a one-year, $7MM contract in early February — but the team has yet to formally announce the signing. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic now reports that the Brewers had some concerns regarding Sanchez’s wrist, which he fractured in early September last season after being hit by a pitch, and that’ll likely lead to new financial … [Read more...] about Brewers, Gary Sanchez Reportedly Finalizing Restructured Deal
Brewers To Re-Sign Brandon Woodruff
The Brewers are re-signing righty Brandon Woodruff, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It will be a two-year deal for the McKinnis Sports client, though the financial elements of the pact aren’t yet publicly known. Woodruff, 31, has spent his entire career with the Brewers but it seemed like that relationship was perhaps going to end at some point. Not too long ago, the … [Read more...] about Brewers To Re-Sign Brandon Woodruff
NL Central Notes: Frelick, Morel, Reds
The Brewers signed top prospect Jackson Chourio to a pre-debut extension back in December, and in doing so their outfield logjam for the 2024 season all the more apparent. While the club made some room on the depth chart by shipping Tyrone Taylor to the Mets alongside Adrian Houser earlier in the offseason, the club still figures to have Chourio, Christian Yelich, Garrett … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Frelick, Morel, Reds