Around MLB Free Agency: Top infielders willing to switch positions?
Around MLB Free Agency: Top infielders willing to switch positions?
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Teams see free agent right-hander Jeff Hoffman as a potential reliever-to-starter option similar to Jordan Hicks or Reynaldo Lopez from last off-season, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.
McDaniel adds that Hoffman's pitch arsenal and history as a starter have made some teams consider if he can be used in their rotations.
Hoffman began his big-league career as a starter but transitioned to the bullpen in recent years, making the All-Star Team for the first time in 2023 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 31-year-old had a 2.17 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 66.1 innings in 2024.
The Athletics are bringing back veteran left-hander T.J. McFarland on a one-year deal, it was announced Thursday.
McFarland, 35, made a league-leading 79 appearances on the mound last season, posting a 3.81 ERA. Used primarily as a situational left-hander, McFarland had 39 strikeouts in 56.2 innings last year.
McFarland has a lifetime ERA of 4.10 across 12 big league seasons.
Free agent infielders Alex Bregman and Willy Adames are willing 스포츠토토사이트 to switch infield positions to become more attractive to potential suitors, according to reports.
According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports a number of teams have inquired about Bregman's willingness to switch to second base, while The Athletic's Katie Woo and Will Sammon reported earlier this week that Adames would move off shortstop if he received a strong offer from a team in position to win.
Bregman, 30, slashed .260/.315/.453 with 26 homers and 75 RBI last season for the Astros, his ninth in Houston.
The 29-year-old Adames hit a career-best 31 homers and drove in 112 with 21 stolen bases in 161 games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024.
It's no secret the New York Mets have their sights set on Juan Soto, but might they have room to bring back Pete Alonso, too?
The New York Post's Jon Heyman said Wednesday that signing both Soto and Alonso this winter is not out of the question.
"The Mets are going big fly this winter," Heyman said. "I don't think there's any question about that."
Both players are free agents with Soto expected to command one of the largest contracts in sports history and Alonso likely to sign for well over $100 million.
Alonso has spent the past six seasons with the Mets, hitting 34 homers and driving in 88 runs in 2024.
Heyman adds the Mets are also interested in bringing back some of their pitching, including Luis Severino and Sean Manaea, both of whom were extended qualifying offers. Players have until Nov. 19 at 5:00 p.m. ET to accept to decline.