With the beginning of spring coaching now just some days away, listed below are three issues we’ll be keeping track of across the baseball world all through the day right this moment:
1. Arenado talks choosing again up?
After weeks of radio silence on Nolan Arenado’s commerce market, it seems there could also be renewed motion on that Cardinals’ prime offseason precedence. Reporting indicated yesterday that St. Louis has had “latest communication” with the Purple Sox concerning Arenado after talks had stalled final month. The Cardinals would absolutely choose to maneuver him within the subsequent two weeks and keep away from a probably distracting storyline because the membership opens camp. After all, it stays potential (and maybe even probably) that Arenado’s market will stay pretty stagnant till Alex Bregman indicators someplace in free company.
2. Lefty relievers coming off the board:
Yesterday noticed two of the highest remaining lefty reduction arms land contracts because the Twins introduced in Danny Coulombe whereas the Yankees re-signed Tim Hill. For groups trying so as to add a southpaw to the bullpen, the market is turning into more and more barren. Veteran lefty Andrew Chafin is the most suitable choice nonetheless on the board with Colin Poche, Drew Smyly, Jalen Beeks, and Ryan Yarbrough highlighting the remaining depth choices. One different notable identify available on the market is veteran Brooks Raley, who has typically pitched fairly nicely as a late-inning arm since returning to the majors from the KBO in 2020 however is not going to be prepared for Opening Day after present process Tommy John surgical procedure final summer time.
3. DFA decision anticipated right this moment:
One week in the past right this moment, the Reds designated right-hander Owen White for task to make room for southpaw Taylor Rogers on the 40-man roster after buying him from the Giants. The one-week window for a participant who’s been designated for task to both be moved or clear waivers is closing right this moment, so a decision may be anticipated this afternoon. White was positioned on waivers by the Rangers earlier this offseason, resulting in his declare by the Reds, however has not beforehand been outrighted in his profession. That signifies that if the right-hander clears waivers, Cincinnati may have the chance to outright him to the minors as a non-roster depth possibility headed into the season.
