Robert Murray

The Baseball Insiders: Corbin Burnes opens up on his free agency; Astros-Braves make a trade; many other thoughts from the first couple weeks. With @AdamWeinrib: https://t.co/BySNqcIMoT

The Braves have acquired reliever Rafael Montero and cash considerations in a trade with the Astros in exchange for a player to be named later.

The Baseball Insiders: Inside Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s massive extension with the Blue Jays; insight on the Brewers-Red Sox trade; Phillies-Dodgers thoughts. With @AdamWeinrib: https://t.co/Dbxiqs9nrY

The Brewers have acquired right-hander Quinn Priester from the Red Sox for outfielder Yophery Rodriguez, Competitive Balance Round A selection, and a player to be named later.

Trade: The Kansas City Royals are acquiring Nick Gordon from the Baltimore Orioles, sources say. Gordon, who was in Triple-A with the Orioles, has hit .244/.283/.386 with 23 home runs and 112 RBI in four major-league seasons.

The Baseball Insiders: MLB extension madness and how legit are the early-season surprises? With @AdamWeinrib: https://t.co/DyWKfalbu5

The Mets are signing pitcher Jose Marte to a two-year minor-league contract, source says. Marte, who posted a 2.33 ERA in 14 games with the Angels last season, is recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent last September.

The White Sox are signing outfielder Josh Palacios to a minor-league deal, source said. Palacios was recently designated for assignment by the Pirates.

Kristian Campbell and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on an eight-year contract extension that includes club options for 2033 and 2034.

On Jackson Merrill’s nine-year, $135 million extension with the Padres: the deal includes a total of $30 million in potential escalators with 500 plate appearances in each season throughout the contract, sources say. 2026: $5 million ($1 million salary increase from 2030-2034).

BREAKING: Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources say. The deal, which can max out at $204 million and includes a $30 million club option for a tenth season that can convert to a player option, was

Sources: The Pirates are optioning closer David Bednar to Triple-A. Bednar, who made the All-Star team in 2022 and 2023, struggled in 2024 and has allowed three earned runs in three appearances this season.

Confirming this. The deal also includes escalators that can max the contract out at $180 million over the six seasons.

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BREAKING: Left-hander Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a six-year, $170 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal starts in 2026 and includes an opt-out after 2030. By far the largest deal ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service.

Jurickson Profar will be eligible to return to regular season games after serving his 80-game suspension without pay, but he will be ineligible to participate in the postseason if the Atlanta Braves qualify.

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has tested positive for a banned substance called hCG and will be suspended 80 games, sources say. First reported: @mikedeportes.

Sources: The Twins are designating pitcher Randy Dobnak for assignment. Dobnak, 30, pitched 5.1 innings and allowed only one run in relief against the Cardinals today.

Jeff Hoffman was going to sign with the Orioles until they they didn’t pass his physical … and then collects his first save going 1-2-3 with two strikeouts for the Blue Jays against the Orioles.

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Jeff Hoffman gets the save as the @BlueJays win it 3-1 to split the series with the Orioles! 🙌 https://t.co/Co9yii63T8