Morning Briefing: Mets Stay Active After Winter Meetings

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Latest Mets News

First reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets have renegotiated his contract for the 2020 season. The two parties came to this agreement as a grievance settlement regarding Cespedes’ injury on his ranch. Joel Sherman of the New York Post has more specific information regarding the new reconfigured salary for Cespedes stating that he will make less than $10M in 2020 as opposed to the $29.5M he was supposed to get.

It is official: Michael Wacha has signed with the New York Mets on a one-year deal. The New York Mets twitter announced it on Friday while sharing a video with a message from Wacha to Mets fans.

To make room on the 40-man roster the team has designated Chris Mazza for assignment. Another move will need to be made to make room for Rick Porcello once his deal has been made official.

Latest MLB News

It is official; Anthony Rendon has signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for seven years and will make $245M in that time.

Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported that the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement with Japanese outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo on a two-year deal for around $12M.

The Minnesota Twins will sign pitcher Caleb Thielbar to a minor league deal.

Pitcher Dan Straily is moving to Korea. He signed a one year $1M contract with KBO’s Lotte Giants.

The Houston Astros avoid arbitration with Lance McCullers Jr.who will make $4.1M.

The Chicago Cubs are bringing back Brandon Morrow. The deal is a minor league contract, so he will need to earn his keep on the major league roster.

LHP Brett Anderson is going to Milwaukee on a one-year deal. The newly acquired Brewer is guaranteed $5M in 2020 with $2M in incentives.

It is official; The Red Sox have signed Jose Peraza to a one-year deal worth $3M.

The Kansas City Royals have re-signed Jesse Hahn for a $600K salary with $200K in incentives.

Former Yankees catcher Austin Romine has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

Latest NL East News

The Phillies’ new manager, Joe Girardi, spoke out about the interview process he went through with the Mets before deciding to go to Philly. Coby Green of SNY has the story.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported that 3B/OF Charlie Culberson was re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league deal

Phillies have signed OF Matt Szczur to a minor league deal.

It is official; The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Didi Gregorius to a one-year contract. He will be reunited with former manager Joe Girardi.