Updated Post: Dec. 5 at 3:32 p.m. EST The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has reported that the Minnesota Twins aren’t looking to trade away their star players, meaning the likes of Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan and Pablo López are more or less off the block just days before the Winter Meetings are set to begin in Orlando, Fla. Minnesota sold at the deadline this past season, moving franchise...
Read More
The New York Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. He was designated for assignment on Thursday. Criswell debuted with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and has spent time with both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Red Sox. He has a career 4.48 ERA and 1.44 WHIP as a big-leaguer while serving as both a starting pitcher...
Read More
As expected, the New York Mets have their hands in many pots when it comes to the starting pitching market this winter after their rotation faltered down the stretch of the regular season. They’ve been linked to several of the top names on the trade market, such as Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins, but perhaps David Stearns will go against his M.O. and hand out a big deal to a free agent...
Read More
Pablo López, SP Position: SP B/T: L/R Age: 29 (3/7/1996) 2025 Traditional Stats: 14 G, 75.2 IP, 2.74 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 72 SO, 20 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 156 ERA+, 23.4 K%, 6.4 BB%, 4.02 xERA, 3.19 FIP, 3.87 xFIP, 1.8 fWAR, 2.1 bWAR The 2025 season for Pablo López was a mixed bag. On the plus side, he posted a 2.74 ERA over 14 starts. On the downside, he dealt with a shoulder issue that sidelined...
Read More
MIKE YASTRZEMSKI, OF Position: OF B/T: L/L Player Data: Age: 35 (8/23/1990) 2025 Traditional Stats: 588 PA, .233/.333/.403/.735, 122 H, 17 HR, 46 RBI 2025 Advanced Stats: 106 wRC+, 19.4% K%, 12.9% BB%, .263 BABiP, .327 xwOBA, 2.4 fWAR, 2.8 bWAR, -2 DRS (LF), 0 DRS (CF), 7 DRS (RF), -1 OAA (LF), 3 OAA (CF), -2 OAA (RF) RUNDOWN In a free agent class with names like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger,...
Read More
