Reliever Jason Adam lost his arbitration hearing against the Rays, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (X link). He’ll make $2.7MM for the upcoming season instead of the $3.25MM his camp had been seeking. Adam and the Rays went to a hearing for a second straight offseason. The right-hander was victorious a year ago, securing a $1.775MM salary against the club’s filing figure of … [Read more...] about Jason Adam Loses Arbitration Hearing Against Rays
Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
28 out of the 30 clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, with the Padres and Braves the only exceptions. That means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move these days. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, as the 60-day injured list comes back when pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, having gone away shortly after the … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Corey Kluber Announces Retirement
Right-hander Corey Kluber announced his retirement on Instagram this morning. “With sincere appreciation, I am announcing my retirement from Major League Baseball, concluding a remarkable 13-season Major League Baseball journey,” his message reads. “I am deeply grateful for the support of numerous individuals and entities that profoundly influenced my path.” He goes on to thank … [Read more...] about Corey Kluber Announces Retirement
Rays Extend Erik Neander, Kevin Cash
8:30am: The Rays have formally announced the pair of contract extensions. “I believe there are none better in baseball,” owner Stuart Sternberg said of his president and manager. “What we’ve all accomplished together has been remarkable, and the best is yet to come.” 8:00am: The Rays have signed president of baseball operations Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash to long-term … [Read more...] about Rays Extend Erik Neander, Kevin Cash
Rays Close To Signing Phil Maton
The Rays and right-hander Phil Maton are in the final stages of working out a contract, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports (via X). Maton is represented by Paragon Sports International. The Cardinals, Phillies, and Yankees have been linked to Maton’s market this winter, but the reliever will now head to Tampa Bay as he enters his age-31 season. Maton has seven years of MLB … [Read more...] about Rays Close To Signing Phil Maton