This week in MLB: Wander Franco vanishes, twice; Yoshinobu Yamamoto lands with Dodgers; Kiner-Falefa signs with Jays
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Police unable to find Rays star Wander Franco amid accusations of sex with minor
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Local authorities in the Dominican Republic carried out raids on two homes looking for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, according to a report from Dominican newspaper Listin Diario. - Cale Clinton Read More
Reports: White Sox reach 1-year deal with LHP Tim Hill
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The Chicago White Sox strengthened their bullpen by agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million contract with left-handed reliever Tim Hill, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. - Field Level Media Read More
Mariners sign C Mitch Garver to two-year deal
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Catcher Mitch Garver signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
The deal includes an option for the 2026 season.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Mariners, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $24 million.
“Mitch is a hitter we had targeted from the start of the offseason,” said Jerry Dipoto, Mariners president of baseball operations. “He’s a proven winner who brings a strong combination of zone discipline, on-base skills, and power to the middle of our lineup, while also adding tough to find depth at key positions.” - Field Level Media Read More
Report: Wander Franco a no-show to answer complaint in D.R.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco did not show up Thursday morning to answer a summons in the Dominican Republic pertaining to allegations he engaged in relationships with minors. - Field Level Media Read More
Dodgers sign RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto to 12-year deal
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The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced their 12-year contract with right-handed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday.
The deal is worth a reported $325 million.
An introductory press conference will be held later Wednesday.
The acquisition of Yamamoto, 25, adds to the offseason haul for the defending National League West Division champs. Yamamoto, a three-time MVP of the Nippon Pacific League, joins former Los Angeles Angels star and two-time MLB MVP Shohei Ohtani. - Field Level Media Read More
Twins sign RHP Josh Staumont to one-year contract
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The Minnesota Twins signed right-hander Josh Staumont to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Financial terms were not announced for Staumont, who posted a 5.40 ERA and no decisions in 21 appearances (one start) with the Kansas City Royals last season. He was placed on injured reserve on June 7 and missed the remainder of the season following thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. - Field Level Media Read More
Reports: Blue Jays land Isiah Kiner-Falefa on 2-year deal
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The Toronto Blue Jays and free agent infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa are in agreement on a two-year contract worth $15 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. - Field Level Media Read More
Report: White Sox signing C Martin Maldonado
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The Chicago White Sox and catcher Martin Maldonado have agreed on a one-year contract with an option for the 2025 season, MLB Network reported Tuesday night. - Field Level Media Read More
Dodgers sign INF Jonathan Arauz to minor league contract
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent infielder Jonathan Arauz to a minor league contract with the possibility of an invitation to major league spring training in 2024. - Field Level Media Read More