Yankees’ new-look bullpen features ground-ball specialists
According to FanGraphs, the Yankees’ main problem a year ago was a lack of offensive power, finishing 25th in scoring, but their bullpen was average and they finished 16th in the majors in WAR. Since the end of last season, Wandy Peralta and Michael King left for San Diego, as did Albert Abreu (Japan), Keiynan […]
Hector Neris signs with Cubs as Yankees lose another bullpen option
The Yankees' bullpen pitching options continue to dwindle for the 2024 season, as Hector Neris signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Cubs. Confirmed by Jon Heyman of the Post. Saturday. ESPN report Neris' contract has a team option for 2025, but it becomes a player option after he plays 60 games. Heyman said […]
Yankees making low offers to solidify bullpen late in free agency
The Yankees, who are currently focusing on their bullpen, spoke with Hector Nellis, Phil Mayton, Ryan Brazier and Wandy Peralta. However, they are said to be making lower offers, perhaps due to the calendar or perception of supply and demand. As Yes Jack Curry said, they could bring back Keiynan Middleton instead. He will probably […]
Yankees may add proven bullpen arm with lineup, rotation set
The Yankees weren't at the top of the free agent market to fill out the rotation. But for the annual price of one of these top starters, they could potentially add both Marcus Stroman and a bullpen arm. For now, with at least a month before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the batting […]
Mets’ bullpen remains work in progress with options available
The Mets have Edwin Diaz and Brooks Lally in the bullpen, but there's a lot of uncertainty after that. When building the roster this offseason, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns acquired a large number of relievers without allocating much salary. The Mets' biggest expense for a reliever this winter was the one-year contract worth […]
Padres sign Korean closer Woo Suk Go in another bullpen move
The Padres continued to strengthen their bullpen with the addition of Korean closer Woo Seok Go, as the two countries agreed to a two-year contract, the team confirmed Wednesday. The contract is worth $4.5 million. Reported by reporter Joel Sherman.. This is the second major international bullpen addition San Diego has made this winter after […]
Yankees need to beef up rotation, bullpen before spring training
When the calendar flips to 2024, suddenly there are only six weeks left before pitchers and catchers can participate in spring training. The Yankees still have some work to do before then. An offseason that started on a high note with the Juan Soto trade remains unfinished nearly a month later. The move increased the […]