MLB Trade Rumors

Much of the hot stove buzz around the Padres this offseason has focused on the team’s reported desire to cut payroll, and the possibility that a Juan Soto trade could be an ideal way for the Friars to both save money and reload with some new talent.  However, the Padres firmly still intend to get back to winning baseball in 2024, and Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune … [Read more...] about Padres Interested In Corbin Burnes

Right-hander Corbin Burnes of the Brewers is one of the most attractive trade candidates this winter but it’s not clear if the club will actually pull the trigger on a deal. Earlier today, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Brewers “have engaged teams in recent days” about Burnes. But last night, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported that rival clubs think Burnes is … [Read more...] about Latest On Corbin Burnes

The Brewers and top outfield prospect Jackson Chourio are close on a contract extension, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds that the deal is expected to get done today with a guarantee of eight years and nearly $80MM along with two club options. Earlier reporting had indicated that the sides were making progress on an extension in recent … [Read more...] about Brewers “Expected” To Extend Jackson Chourio

Nov. 29: The two parties are gaining momentum on what would indeed be a record-setting contract extension, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Hogg suggests a framework in the eight-year, $80MM range could be in play, with multiple options and a presumably healthy slate of incentives also coming into play. The two sides have been discussing a potential deal … [Read more...] about Brewers Making Progress On Extension Talks With Top Prospect Jackson Chourio