MLB Trade Rumors

The Royals intend to use Kris Bubic as a starting pitcher in 2025, write Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The southpaw pitched out of the bullpen this past season after a 14-month layoff rehabbing Tommy John surgery. Kansas City presumably always intended for Bubic’s relief role to be a short-term measure to avoid placing too much stress on his arm … [Read more...] about Royals Planning To Move Kris Bubic Back To Rotation

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… The Angels having an … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Yusei Kikuchi, The Aggressive Angels, And The Singer/India Trade

The Royals have reached out to Juan Soto this offseason, writes Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It doesn’t appear talks got far, as Heyman unsurprisingly adds that Soto’s asking price is out of Kansas City’s comfort zone. At the start of the offseason, Heyman reported that a pair of small-market teams were among 11 clubs to reach out to Soto. The Rays were quickly reported as … [Read more...] about Royals Have Shown Interest In Juan Soto

The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Here’s a rundown of the players on American League teams that have been non-tendered today. This post will be updated as more decisions are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all players eligible for arbitration last month. All players who are non-tendered before … [Read more...] about American League Non-Tenders: 11/22/24

The Royals are acquiring second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Reds for starter Brady Singer, the teams announced. Robert Murray of FanSided first reported (on X) that Wiemer was being traded to Kansas City. Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic reported last week that the teams were discussing an India-Singer framework. It’s a swap of … [Read more...] about Reds, Royals Agree To Trade Involving Brady Singer, Jonathan India