The Braves and Max Fried agreed to a $15MM contract to avoid arbitration, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (X link). That’ll avoid a hearing in his final year going through the process. Fried is represented by CAA Sports. Fried, who turns 30 next week, put up a 2.55 ERA in 2023. He made 14 starts spanning 77 2/3 innings, enduring a three-month absence for a forearm strain. … [Read more...] about Braves, Max Fried Avoid Arbitration
Latest On Dylan Cease
Dylan Cease remains atop the list of potential trade candidates for teams seeking rotation upgrades this offseason, but White Sox general manager Chris Getz isn’t backing off on his asking price in a trade, writes ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Other clubs who’ve spoken to the Sox about Cease tell Rogers that the ask has been “multiple” top prospects with additional lower-end talent; the … [Read more...] about Latest On Dylan Cease
Yankees Interested In Dylan Cease
The Yankees were connected yesterday to free agent Blake Snell but it appears they are exploring the trade market as well. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Yankees, and the Orioles, have “sincere” interest in Dylan Cease. The O’s were previously connected to Cease and Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reported earlier this week that they “remain engaged” with the … [Read more...] about Yankees Interested In Dylan Cease
Braves Sign Luis Guillorme To Major League Deal
The Braves announced they’ve signed free agent infielder Luis Guillorme to a one-year, $1.1MM contract. Atlanta also avoided arbitration with right-hander Huascar Ynoa, signing him to an $825K deal. Guillorme, a client of MVP Sports Group, has just under five years of MLB service, so Atlanta could control him via arbitration for the 2025 season as well. Guillorme sticks in the … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Luis Guillorme To Major League Deal
The Braves’ Fifth Starter Possibilities
There’s no question about the top four in the Braves rotation. Atlanta acquired Chris Sale over the weekend to join Spencer Strider, Max Fried and Charlie Morton in a high-upside staff, then promptly extended Sale. The Braves don’t have a set choice for the #5 spot to open the year. It seems that’ll be up for grabs in camp. On an appearance on The Bill Shanks Show on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about The Braves’ Fifth Starter Possibilities