Right-hander Colin Rea has cleared waivers, as first reported by MLBTR’s own Steve Adams. The news leaves the Brewers poised to decline his $5.5MM club option for 2025 in favor of a $1MM buyout. Rea, 34, finds himself headed to free agency after a surprising turn of events. The right-hander has generally performed solidly for the Brewers in two seasons since coming over from … [Read more...] about Colin Rea Clears Waivers, Brewers To Decline Club Option
13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Today is the deadline for teams to decide whether or not to issue qualifying offers to eligible players. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN on X, 13 players have received the QO and they are: Juan Soto (Yankees) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Alex Bregman (Astros) Max Fried (Braves) Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Anthony Santander (Orioles) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Nick Pivetta … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Willy Adames Reportedly Willing To Move Off Shortstop
The best available free agent shortstop is Willy Adames but he could also expand his market by playing elsewhere. Per Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic, Adames wants to stay at short but would be willing to move to other positions for the right offer from a competitive club. On the Baseball Tonight podcast, Jorge Castillo of ESPN says the Mets have considered signing … [Read more...] about Willy Adames Reportedly Willing To Move Off Shortstop
Cubs Claim Rob Zastryzny, Designate Jimmy Herget
The Cubs announced that left-hander Rob Zastryzny has been claimed off waivers from the Brewers. Righty Jimmy Herget was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, and Chicago also outrighted four other players off their 40-man roster: catcher Christian Bethancourt, and right-handers Yency Almonte, Enoli Paredes, and Colten Brewer. All four players elected free agency … [Read more...] about Cubs Claim Rob Zastryzny, Designate Jimmy Herget
Frankie Montas Declines Mutual Option; Brewers Outright Bryse Wilson, Jake Bauers
The Brewers announced a set of roster moves today, including the news that Frankie Montas declined his end of a $20MM mutual option for the 2025 season. Montas (who will be 32 on Opening Day) will instead take a $2MM buyout and enter free agency. Milwaukee also outrighted right-hander Bryse Wilson and first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers off the 40-man roster, and both … [Read more...] about Frankie Montas Declines Mutual Option; Brewers Outright Bryse Wilson, Jake Bauers