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Wade Miley, Cy Young candidate in the National League, has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs. Miley, 34, had one of the best seasons of his career in 2021. He pitched to a 3.37 ERA over 28 starts, and was arguably the best pitcher on the Reds this season. His 3.37 ERA was good enough for 18th best in baseball. That ERA was also the lowest he has had in a full season since 2012, his first full year in the major leagues, where he posted a 3.33 ERA.
The Reds letting Miley go could be a sign of a potential teardown this offseason. The club entered 2021 with incredible high hopes, but only managed to finish in third place and 12 games out of the top spot in the NL Central. Their star bat in 2021, Nicholas Castellanos, has already declined his option for the 2022 season, and will become a free agent. C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported that the Reds intend to offer Castellanos a qualifying offer, keeping the potential of him remaining with the club alive. This poses further questions as to which enticing players could potentially be put on the trade block this winter.
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KBK Sports is hosting an auction for the benefit of the Peter Frates Family Foundation in Boston. Tim Britton of The Athletic reports that there will be a few Mets-related items up for auction.
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One lucky Braves fan got the opportunity to attend all six World Series games, and has quite the story to go along with each!
The Nationals have claimed lefty Francisco Pérez off of waivers from the Indians.
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Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the White Sox will not be picking up $6 million on second baseman Cesar Hernandez for 2022.
Rogers also reports that the Astros have re-signed manager Dusty Baker to a one-year contract.
According to AP News, Joc Pederson, Kyle Schwarber, and eight other players became free agents after their options were declined.
The Cleveland Indians have named former Cubs assistant hitting coach Chris Valaika their hitting coach for 2022.
Josh Norris of Baseball America reported on the Arizona Fall League’s new “pre-tacked baseballs” that will be used for the rest of the season. These balls come with sticky substances already applied to the ball to make it easier to grip for a pitcher.
Justin Wilson of the Reds exercised his contract option for the 2022 season.
Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Giants have claimed reliever Hunter Harvey off waivers from the Orioles. He also reported that the Red Sox have claimed outfielder Tim Locastro off waivers from the Yankees.
Jon Heyman of MLB announced that the Giants will be declining the $22m option of veteran starter Johnny Cueto.
Mandy Bell of MLB reported that the Indians picked up the option of third baseman Jose Ramirez, and have declined the option of catcher Roberto Perez.
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Matthew Newman writes that Robinson Cano‘s 162-game suspension has been served, and he has been re-activated from the restricted list.
He also writes about the interview that Chili Davis did on Friday, where he gave a “scathing rebuke” of the Mets organization.
Connor Grey provides the daily update on how Mets players are doing in the Arizona Fall League.
On This Date in Mets History
2019: Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose was into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame.
2020: Steve Cohen officially takes over as the owner of the New York Mets. He promptly fires GM Brodie Van Wagenen, as well other front office personnel.
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