On Tuesday, the Dodgers finalized a one-year, $13 million contract with free agent reliever Kirby Yates, who passed a physical after agreeing to terms last week, according to multiple reports. MLB Network's Mark Feinsand was the first to report the news, which ESPN's Jeff Passan corroborated.
Kenley Jansen was the Dodgers' primary closer for 10 years, perhaps the greatest ninth-inning reliever in franchise history. He's LA's all-time saves leader with 350, and he was so dominant one season (2017) that he finished fifth in Cy Young voting.
Mookie Betts has won two World Series since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, but the 8-time All-Star said he still loves Boston and Alex Cora.
The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are looking to trade a former Red Sox reliever who could fill Boston's bullpen need.
The San Diego Padres have had a very quiet offseason. They've watched players such as Tanner Scott and Jurickson Profar depart in free agency and have not filled those holes. San Diego also fell short in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.
The Boston Red Sox are inviting the top position prospect in baseball to Spring Training. Boston announced Tuesday that outfielder Roman Anthony was one
Left-handed reliever Tanner Scott was the top free agent remaining on the market, and Boston had been poking around, but Scott agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand.
In the five years since the Boston Red Sox traded homegrown superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, what was once New England’s most sacred public institution has remained stuck in reverse.
The Boston Red Sox reportedly were willing to offer more money and years to Tanner Scott than the Los Angeles Dodgers, who scored the winning bid
In an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Mookie Betts admitted that he watches Red Sox games. The reasoning for it, though, might be a bit unconventional. “As quiet as it’s kept, I enjoy watching Red Sox games … because of Cora,” Betts said, referring to the Red Sox’ manager. “I love Alex Cora and I enjoy watching Red Sox games.”
A handful of contenders, including the two reigning NL and AL champions, are showing interest in an All-Star and Cy Young award winning free agent.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for deferring large amounts of their contracts. Here's how much money they've deferred in recent contracts.