Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement just over a year ago, and one of the provisions in that CBA is uniform opt-out opportunities for Article XX(B) free agents on minor league deals. An Article XX(B) free agent is one with at least six years of service time who finished the previous season on a major league roster … [Read more...] about Veterans With Upcoming Opt-Outs On Minor League Deals
Rockies Option Nolan Jones
The Rockies announced this evening that corner infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Reliever Noah Davis was also optioned, while non-roster invitees Logan Allen, Jeff Criswell, Braxton Fulford and Karl Kauffmann were all reassigned to minor league camp. Jones’ demotion comes as a bit of a surprise. Colorado acquired the 24-year-old from … [Read more...] about Rockies Option Nolan Jones
Rockies Notes: Grichuk, Cron, Blackmon, Gilbreath
Outfielder Randal Grichuk has been ruled out for Opening Day, reports Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette. The 31-year-old underwent sports hernia surgery in early February and was given a six-week estimated recovery timeline. That would have meant that he could have been back in action prior to the March 30 opener, but Allentuck relays that he’s only recently started … [Read more...] about Rockies Notes: Grichuk, Cron, Blackmon, Gilbreath
Rockies To Sign Jurickson Profar
The Rockies are in agreement with free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Profar will be guaranteed $7.75MM but can get the total up to $8.75MM with 400 plate appearances. The deal is pending a physical. Profar, 30, has had an up-and-down career but is coming off arguably the best season of his career. Though his power is fairly modest, … [Read more...] about Rockies To Sign Jurickson Profar
Diamond Sports Planning To File For Bankruptcy; MLB Planning To Stream Games For Free Temporarily
Diamond Sports Group, the corporation that owns 14 Bally Sports regional sports networks, is expected to file for bankruptcy March 17, according to a report from Josh Kosman of The New York Post. The timeline will be awkward for Major League Baseball since the 2023 season opens on March 30, but the league plans to step in and broadcast the games themselves. It had been reported … [Read more...] about Diamond Sports Planning To File For Bankruptcy; MLB Planning To Stream Games For Free Temporarily