News and Notes for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Chris Rose of Jomboy Media interviewed Shane Bieber with a special guest appearance from Austin Hedges. It was a nice ray of sunshine on a snowy northeast Ohio day:
The Dodgers traded Gavin Lux to the Reds for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and the 37th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft (compensatory round):
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 6, 2025
Cincinnati receives infielder Gavin Lux.
Los Angeles Dodgers receive a Competitive Balance Round A pick (around No. 37) and outfield prospect Mike Sirota.
The Royals signed free agent starting pitcher/longman Michael Lorenzen:
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Lorenzen, 33, was excellent down the stretch, and the deal includes a second-year mutual option for $12 million. Versatile arm, great clubhouse guy.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 6, 2025
The Rangers signed reliever Chris Martin:
Free-agent reliever Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a one-year contract.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 7, 2025
