The Astros are known to have made center fielder Jake Meyers available in trade conversations as they pursue starting pitching. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that the Reds, Royals, Dodgers and White Sox are among the clubs that have shown interest. Meyers, 29, is an excellent defender who is coming off the best season of his career at the plate. He hit .292/.354/.373 with … [Read more...] about Royals, Reds Among Teams With Interest In Jake Meyers
Royals Finalizing Extension With Maikel Garcia
The Royals and infielder Maikel Garcia are finalizing a five-year contract extension that’ll contain a club option for a sixth season, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Wasserman client will be guaranteed $57.5MM on the deal, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com, though he can eventually earn something close to $85MM on the pact via the option and some escalators. Garcia, who’ll turn … [Read more...] about Royals Finalizing Extension With Maikel Garcia
Royals Interested In Teoscar Hernandez
Kansas City missed out on bringing back Mike Yastrzemski, but the club might have its sights set on a bigger prize. Katie Woo and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic report the Royals are interested in Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. The veteran’s name has come up in trade talks recently, though general manager Brandon Gomes has said a deal “doesn’t seem likely.” Reports … [Read more...] about Royals Interested In Teoscar Hernandez
Royals To Sign Lane Thomas
The Royals and outfielder Lane Thomas are in agreement on a one-year deal. The Wasserman client receives $5.25MM with another $1MM available via incentives. Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported that the two sides were in agreement. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported the financial details. Kansas City has a couple of open 40-man spots and won’t need to make a corresponding … [Read more...] about Royals To Sign Lane Thomas
Giants Have Shown Interest In Brendan Donovan
Brendan Donovan has been one of the top trade targets for clubs seeking offensive help. The Royals, Mariners, Pirates, Guardians and Astros have all been tied to the lefty-hitting utilityman at points this offseason. Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Giants have been in the mix for Donovan as well. Goold lists San Francisco alongside Seattle and … [Read more...] about Giants Have Shown Interest In Brendan Donovan