MLB free agency tracker: Latest 2024-25 offseason trades, moves

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Friday, December 13, 2024 8:49PM

Just like that, the 2024-25 MLB hot stove has kicked off! We had a trade just one day after the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted the World Series championship trophy.



All eyes this winter were on the top free agent, young slugger Juan Soto, who left the New York Yankees for a record contract with the New York Mets. But he's not the only one who will make a splash in the market.



Which teams will go all-in to contend for a 2025 World Series title? Where will other top free agents such as Corbin Burnes, Pete Alonso and Alex Bregmanland? And who will make the trades and deals that have everyone buzzing?



Below is a running list of notable transactions and updates from throughout the MLB offseason.



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Notable MLB offseason transactions



Dec. 13





Cubs land three-time All-Star Tucker in deal with Astros



The Chicago Cubs are acquiring Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Story | Grades





Yankees get All-Star closer Williams from Milwaukee




The New York Yankees are acquiring closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-handerNestor Cortes, infield prospect Caleb Durbin and cash considerations, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Story | Grades



Dec. 11





Loáisiga returns to Yankees



Right-handed pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga and the Yankees have agreed on a one-year contract with a team option for 2026, a source tells ESPN. Story





Red Sox trading for Crochet



The Boston Red Sox are acquiring left-hander Garrett Crochetin a trade with the Chicago White Soxfor four highly-regarded prospects, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.Story



Dec. 10





Marlins, Rangers agree to trade for Jake Burger



The Texas Rangers have agreed to a trade for power-hitting corner infielder Jake Burger, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. In exchange, the Miami Marlins will receive two shortstop prospects, Echedry Vargas and Max Acosta, and a young left-handed starting pitcher in Brayan Mendoza.Story | Grades





Eovaldi returning to the Rangers



Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, sources tell ESPN.Story | Grade





Guardians and Blue Jays complete trade



The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire three-time Gold Glove-winning second basemanAndres Gimenezfrom the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN. Story| Grades





Yankees land Fried on $218 million contract



Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a eight-year, $218 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest guarantee in baseball history for a left-handed pitcher. Story| Grade





Blue Jays sign pitcher Garcia



The Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Yimi Garcia are in agreement on a two-year, $15 million contract, a source told ESPN on Tuesday. Story



Dec. 9



Phillies add Romano to bullpen



Closer Jordan Romano and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Romano was nontendered by Toronto earlier this offseason.Story | Grade







Dec. 8





Mets sign Soto for MLB record $765 million



Superstar outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets are in agreement on a 15-year, $765 million contract, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest deal in professional sports history.Story | Grade





Conforto joins Dodgers on $17 million deal



Outfielder Michael Conforto joined the Dodgers on a one-year deal.Story |Grade



Dec. 7





Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M



Shortstop Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest outlay in franchise history, sources told ESPN on Saturday.Story | Grade





O's land O'Neill



Outfielder Tyler O'Neill and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a three-year, $49.5 million contract, a source told ESPN, filling a void created by the free agency of slugging outfielder Anthony Santander. Story | Grade



Dec. 6





Mets sign Holmes ... as a starter



Right-hander Clay Holmes and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $38 million contract with an opt-out after the second year, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday night.Story | Grade





Rays add catcher Jansen



Catcher Danny Jansen and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a one-year, $8.5 million contract that includes a mutual option for a second season, sources tell ESPN.



Dec. 5




A's sign Severino to franchise-record contract



Right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics are in agreement on a three-year, $67 million free agent contract that is the largest guarantee in the franchise's history, sources told ESPN. Story| Grade



Dec. 3





Red Sox add Chapman to bullpen



Left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year, $10.75 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Story| Grade



Dec. 2





Cubs sign pitcher Boyd to two-year deal



The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander, sources confirmed to ESPN.Story | Grade





Mets add to rotation with Montas signing



Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources told ESPN.Story| Grade







Nov. 26





Dodgers make splash with Snell signing



Left-hander Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $182 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Story | Grade



Nov. 25




Angels add to rotation in yet another move



Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.Story | Grade



Nov. 22





Royals trade for position players



The Kansas City Royals traded right-handed pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer, the teams announced on Friday. Story | Grades



Nov. 20





Cubs add reliever in deal with Guardians



The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Eli Morgan in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN.



Nov. 19





Mets get outfield help in deal with Rays



The New York Mets have acquired outfielder Jose Siri from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze. Story



Nov. 18





Martinez accepts qualifying offer to stay with Reds



Right-hander Nick Martinez accepted the Cincinnati Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer, multiple outlets reported Monday.Story



Nov. 14




Angels sign infielder Newman to one-year deal



The Los Angeles Angels and infielder Kevin Newman agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract with a club option for 2026, the team announced .Story





Red Sox add reliever Wilson



Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports. Story



Nov. 12




Angels sign d'Arnaud to two-year deal



Catcher Travis d'Arnaud and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract.Story | Grade



Nov. 6




Hedges returns to Guardians on one-year deal



Catcher Austin Hedges and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources tell ESPN.Story





Angels add veteran arm to rotation



Kyle Hendricks is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year, $2.5 million deal, sources tell ESPN.Story | Grade



Nov. 3





Royals re-sign Wacha to 3-year deal



Right-hander Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a three-year, $51 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a club option and can max out at four years, $72 million.Story | Grade



Oct. 31





Braves make first splash of offseason



The Atlanta Braves are trading outfielder Jorge Soler to the Los Angeles Angelsand will receive right-hander Griffin Canning, sources tell ESPN. Story | Grade





Key MLB offseason dates



Dec. 9-12: Winter meetings in Dallas, Texas



Dec. 11: Rule 5 draft



Jan. 9: Deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit salary figures



End of January: Arbitration hearings begin



Feb. 22: Spring training games begin



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