The Angels have selected the contract of left-hander Nicolo Pinazzi and they turned down a club option on Robert Stephenson. The Mets claimed Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels. Best of luck “Kyreen.” They outrighted Sammy Peralta and Sebastian Rivero. Both of those guys can elect free agency and they probably will. Sammy Peralta already did.
This is the Angels’ off season outlook according to MLBTR. What do you think about the projected arb salaries? What do you think about the list of non-tender candidates?
Here is MLBs ranking of the top 30 free agents. Here are the gold glove winners.
The KBOs Hanwha Eagles will post third baseman Si Hwan Roh.
The Rays finalized Yandy Diaz’s contract for 2027.
Select Group
The Guardians selected Milan Tolentino.
Declined Options
The Rays declined the mutual option on Cedric Mullins. Joc Pederson declined his mutual option with the Rangers. The Athletics declined their club options on Jeffrey Springs and Jeff McNeil. The Twins declined their mutual option with Josh Bell. The Padres declined their option on Nick Pivetta. The Orioles declined their club option on Luis Robert Jr. The Reds declined their options on Pierce Johnson and Eugenio Suarez. Meanwhile, Emilio Pagan declined his player option with the Reds.
Exercised Options
Wandy Peralta exercised his player option with the Padres. The Rays used their option on Drew Rasmussen. Luis Severino will stay with the Athletics. He is exercising his option.
Minor League Deals
The Braves signed Vidal Brujan to a minor league deal. The Cubs hired Gabe Klobosits.
Managers, Coaches, And Scouts
The Diamondbacks hired Ben Fritz as their pitching coach. The Mariners hired CJ Gillman as their hitting coach. The White Sox are hiring Matt Roffe as their scouting director. The Braves hired Dana Brown as a scouting advisor. The Astros are hiring Randy Flores as their General Manager.
