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In an offseason that has seen many high-level trades, another one seemed to be on the precipice as Nolan Arenado was potentially being moved to the Houston Astros. However, the platinum glove winner used his no-trade clause to stop those trade talks dead in their tracks, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Houston is looking at other third-base options as their All-Star at the hot corner, Alex Bregman, is a free agent with several suitors.
Arenado earlier on gave a list of teams he would accept a trade to: Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Mets, Phillies, and Red Sox.
The Mets signed free-agent catcher Chris Williams to a minor league deal, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 28-year-old was a third-round pick for the Twins in 2017 and put up 48 homers over the last three seasons, mostly in Triple-A.
Juan Soto‘s tax bill could result in a higher number than Aaron Judge‘s contract total, per Robert Raiola and Michael McCann of Sportico. If Soto stays all 15 years, the total could be near $386 million.
The Mets signed free-agent starting pitcher Griffin Canning to a one-year, $4.25 million deal, per Ken Rosenthal. Canning put up a 5.19 ERA over 171 2/3 innings in 2024 with the Angels.
The Red Sox announced “Fenway Fest” where fans can meet both former and current players such as Dennis Eckersley and Rafael Devers.
In July, it looked like a new stadium in Tampa Bay was in the works, but now the politicians who originally pledged the money are holding up the process, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Newly acquired Yankees closer Devin Williams told the media that Pete Alonso‘s NLDS home run would fuel him going forward, per Tim Healey of Newsday.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that the club plans to meet with Japanese superstar pitcher Roki Sasaki “soon,” per Deesha Thosar of FOX.
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