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MLB free agency is in full swing with a flurry of moves taking place on Wednesday, including Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees. The Mets have already been active, agreeing to a deal with starting pitcher Jose Quintana.
Here are some other moves that happened Wednesday:
Willson Contreras
The St. Louis Cardinals and All-Star catcher Willson Contreras are in agreement on a five-year deal worth $87.5 million according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Contreras, who was a target for the Mets during last season’s trade deadline, was the best free agent catcher available, and will replace potential future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina as the Cardinals top backstop.
Kenley Jansen
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a two-year deal with reliever Kenley Jansen, according to Passan. Jansen served as the closer for the Atlanta Braves last season, where he saved 41 games with a 3.38 ERA.
Xander Bogaerts
The Red Sox are also reportedly in “heavy discussions” to bring back shortstop Xander Bogearts, according to the NY Post’s Jon Heyman. Bogearts has previously been linked to the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks among other teams this offseason.
Aledmys Díaz
The Oakland Athletics and shortstop Aledmys Díaz have agreed to a two-year deal, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman. Díaz was a member of the Houston Astros for the last four seasons and hit .243 in 327 at-bats in 2022.
