Yankees let go of five key relievers before the non-tender deadline
The Yankees are set to revamp their bullpen next season, with some pitchers—who had varying degrees of success—likely to be left behind, which might be a disappointment to some fans. This past Friday, the team picked up Mark Leiter Jr., Scott Efros, Ian Hamilton, Jake Cousins, and minor league relief pitcher Michael Arias as non-tenders, […]
Yankees non-tender Jon Berti, Mets dump former top prospect
Jon Barty, who started the Yankees' three postseason games as a first baseman while Anthony Rizzo was out with a broken finger, was not tendered by the team by Friday's deadline, the Post reported. I admitted it. Barty was acquired from the Marlins last spring in a three-team trade following the injury to DJ LeMahieu, […]
Braves’ Luis Guillorme adjusting after stinging Mets non-tender
ATLANTA — Luis Guillorme wasn’t sure the Mets would keep him this season, and the pain didn’t ease when he learned the club didn’t offer him a bid. The reserve infielder, now a member of the Braves, was asked Monday if he was upset with the Mets’ decision. “I would say that,” Guillorme said from […]
Luis Guillorme signs with Braves after Mets non-tender
The former Mets infielder will be headed to a fierce division rival. Atlanta announced that Luis Guillorme, who was not offered by the Mets, has agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million. Guillaume joins a Braves team that acquired seven-time All-Star Chris Sale in a splashy deal with the Red Sox, who sent former […]