The Brewers may consider trading a longtime rotation stalwart this winter but would be justified mostly standing pat coming off an MLB-best 97 wins. Guaranteed Contracts Christian Yelich, DH: $84.5MM through 2028 ($4MM deferred annually; includes buyout of '29 club option) Jackson Chourio, OF: $74MM through 2031, with club options on 2032 and '33 Aaron Ashby, RP: $14MM through … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
MLBTR Podcast: The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Blue Jays making it … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches
John Morris Passes Away
Former big league pitcher John Morris passed away last week at the age of 84, according to an obituary posted to the Cape Gazette in Morris’s hometown of Lewes, Delaware. A veteran of eight MLB seasons, Morris is perhaps best known as a member of the Seattle Pilots during the club’s lone 1969 season. Morris signed into the Phillies organization for his age-18 season in 1960 but … [Read more...] about John Morris Passes Away
Brewers Announce Injury Updates: William Contreras, Caleb Durbin, Sal Frelick
Milwaukee announced health news for several players on Thursday. Catcher William Contreras may be facing a corrective procedure for his finger, while infielder Caleb Durbin is expected to have elbow surgery, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, among others. Outfielder Sal Frelick was cleared of any concern, as were pitchers Trevor Megill, DL Hall, and Logan Henderson. Contreras … [Read more...] about Brewers Announce Injury Updates: William Contreras, Caleb Durbin, Sal Frelick
Brewers’ Connor Thomas Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
Brewers lefty Connor Thomas has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, the team announced. Thomas, 27, was a Rule 5 pick out of the Cardinals organization last year. He had a strong spring showing, broke camp with Milwaukee, made his big league debut and pitched 5 1/3 innings across two appearances before hitting the injured list with an … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Connor Thomas Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency