Jackson Chourio’s impending extension with the Brewers is expected to be made official within the next few days, and the eight-year, $82MM pact will give the 19-year-old Chourio the largest contract ever given to a (non-NPB) player prior to his big league debut. “It’s happened very quick — way quicker than I thought,” Chourio told reporter Andrew Wagner (X link) while the … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Chourio, Pirates, De La Cruz, Cubs, Glasnow
Reds Re-Sign Connor Overton To Minors Deal
The Reds have re-signed Connor Overton to a minor league deal, according to Baseball America’s Matt Eddy. The right-hander was outrighted off of Cincinnati’s 40-man roster in early October and entered minor league free agency, but Overton now looks to return for what will be his third season in the Reds organization. Overton underwent Tommy John surgery last May, so he isn’t … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Connor Overton To Minors Deal
Reds Notes: McLain, Marte, Ashcraft, Lodolo
An excellent rookie season for Reds infielder Matt McLain was brought to a sour end by an oblique strain. He didn’t play after August 27, missing the final month as the Reds came up a little shy of the postseason. That injury is now behind him. McLain told reporters (including Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that he is working out and swinging without issue. The … [Read more...] about Reds Notes: McLain, Marte, Ashcraft, Lodolo
Reds, Nick Martinez Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Reds are in agreement with Nick Martinez on a two-year, $26MM guarantee, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). The deal allows the right-hander to opt out after the first season. Yusseff Diaz of Pelota Cubana first reported that Martinez, a client of the Boras Corporation, was signing with Cincinnati. Martinez, 33, has spent the past two seasons in San Diego. After a … [Read more...] about Reds, Nick Martinez Agree To Two-Year Deal
MLBTR Podcast: Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda and Offseason Questions
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Sonny Gray signing with the … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda and Offseason Questions