It looks like Ichiro Suzuki is a shoo-in to go into the Hall of Fame this year.
The Angels signed Connor Brogdon to a minor league contract. Who’s up for taking a Ben Joyce fastball to the face mask? The Angels avoided arbitration with Brock Burke on a deal worth $1.15 Million. They have supposedly “shown interest” in Alex Verdugo.
Veteran southpaw Martin Perez has a one year deal with the White Sox for $5 Million. Amed Rosario got his one year deal with the Nationals but he only gets $2 Million.
Speaking of the White Sox, they just signed Josh Rojas to a one year deal and designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment in the corresponding move.
The Mariners claimed right-hander Hagen Danner off waivers from the Blue Jays. The Giants claimed catcher Sam Huff from the Rangers and DFAd reliever Austin Warren. The Royals claimed infielder Braden Shewmake from the White Sox.
It looks like the Mets might be out of the running on Roki Sasaki.
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz passed away at the age of 37.