Willy Adames is drawing “very broad” interest in free agency, with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (X link) naming the Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, and Red Sox as clubs looking at the shortstop. The Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees are also mentioned in a somewhat more speculative fashion, under the general premise that teams with infield needs — rather than specific shortstop needs — have … [Read more...] about Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Willy Adames
Pirates Claim Trey Cabbage From Astros
The Pirates are claiming first baseman/corner outfielder Trey Cabbage from the Astros, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (X link). Neither team has officially announced the move. Houston had not previously designated Cabbage for assignment. They evidently placed him on waivers in recent days to take him off the 40-man roster. He would’ve qualified for minor league free agency had … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Trey Cabbage From Astros
Astros, Steven Okert Agree To Minor League Deal
The Astros have agreed to a minor league deal with left-handed reliever Steven Okert, per their transaction log at MLB.com. He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee in spring training and would earn $1.2MM upon making the roster, MLBTR has learned. The contract contains additional incentives and multiple opt-out dates for the veteran southpaw. Okert, 33, spent the 2024 season … [Read more...] about Astros, Steven Okert Agree To Minor League Deal
Astros To Acquire Taylor Trammell From Yankees
The Astros are acquiring outfielder Taylor Trammell from the Yankees, according to a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The return headed to the Bronx is not yet known. Trammell, 27, was selected 35th overall in the 2016 draft by the Reds and was regarded as a top-100 caliber prospect as recently as 2021. By that point, he had been a part of multiple trades, heading … [Read more...] about Astros To Acquire Taylor Trammell From Yankees
White Sox Claim Penn Murfee
The White Sox announced that they have claimed right-hander Penn Murfee off waivers from the Astros. The Sox also announced that righties Matt Foster and Jimmy Lambert both elected free agency in lieu of accepting outright assignments, indicating both players cleared waivers recently. Murfee, 31 in May, posted strong results for the Mariners in 2022 and 2023. He tossed 83 1/3 … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Penn Murfee