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The Padres signed former Braves right-hander Julio Teheran to a minor league contract for the 2023 season. He can make up to $6 million if he makes the major league roster.
Once a stalwart in the Braves rotation, Teheran spent the first nine seasons of his MLB career in Atlanta, making two All-Star Games. Teheran endured a rocky 2020 season with the Angels and made just one start for the Tigers in 2021 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. The 31-year-old pitched in the Mexican League and for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League in 2022. Teheran has pitched well against the Mets in his career, racking up 10 wins and a 2.98 ERA in 169 1/3 innings against them.
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The White Sox have signed right-hander Mike Clevinger to a one-year contract worth $8 million. The 31-year-old made 22 starts for the Padres after returning from Tommy John surgery, turning in a 4.33 ERA/4.97 FIP (86 ERA+) and a 1.198 WHIP with 91 strikeouts in 114 1/3 innings (7.2 K/9).
The Marlins are targeting Brant Brown of the Dodgers for their hitting coach job. Brown currently shares that role in Los Angeles with Robert Van Scoyoc. Brown played with the Marlins in 2000, appearing in 41 games.
The Chunichi Dragons of NPB signed outfielder Aristides Aquino to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million. Aquino set an MLB record in 2019 by hitting 10 homers in his first 16 career games but has never been able to find that magic offensively since. While he struggled to just a .197/.246/.363 batting line with 10 homers in 279 plate appearances, Aquino was fantastic in the field, racking up 16 DRS in right field.
In more news out of Japan, the Yokohama BayStars have signed right-hander J.B. Wendelken to a one-year contract worth $3.05 million. The 29-year-old appeared in 29 games for the Diamondbacks in 2022, turning in a 5.28 ERA and a 1.345 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 29 innings.
With Trea Turner being the most sought-after shortstop on the free agent market, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com examines which team could land the 29-year-old.
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Andrew Steele-Davis looks at the debate about whether to sign Jacob deGrom or Justin Verlander.
James Villani grades Adam Ottavino‘s performance in the 2022 season.
Johnluke Chaparro profiles Josh Bell as he enters free agency.
On This Date in Mets History
1961: The Mets acquire three-time All-Star Frank Thomas from the Brewers for a player to be named later and $125,000. Thomas would go on to lead the 1962 Mets with 34 homers and 94 RBIs.
1994: The Mets bolster their pitching rotation by acquiring former All-Star Pete Harnisch from the Astros in exchange for a player to be named later. This is somewhat of a homecoming for the right-hander, who is from Commack, NY, and attended Fordham University.
2021: In a wild day of free agency, reports emerge that the Mets are on the verge of signing three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer. The 37-year-old is coming off a season in which he made his eighth All-Star Game and finished third in Cy Young balloting.
Birthdays: Pedro Astacio (54), José Parra (50)
