MLB Player News

Freeman injured his right ankle while trying to avoid a tag at first base in the game against the Padres. The Dodgers said X-rays were negative, but expectations are that he’ll miss the final three games of the regular season. The Dodgers could go with Max Muncy at first and either Enrique Hernández or Chris Taylor at third while Freeman is out.

The 52-year-old was cut loose by the Reds in late September after his squad stumbled down the stretch and missed the postseason. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the game and should be an asset to the Jays’ front office where he will oversee player development. No word on the financials or the duration of the contract.

Herron, 28, spent each of the past four seasons in the Rockies’ organization. In 2024, he slashed a solid .283/.362/.459 with 15 homers, 72 RBI and 16 stolen bases in 427 plate appearances across 98 games mostly at Triple-A Albuquerque. He could wind up being an intriguing bench bat given his combination of power and speed, but first he’ll have to crack a very crowded Brewers’ outfield mix.

The versatile 24-year-old had a nice season for the Guardians’ Triple-A affiliate in 2024, slashing .275/.365/.426 with nine homers, 44 RBI, 22 stolen bases and an 85/38 K/BB ratio over 345 plate appearances. He’ll fight for a spot on the Brewers’ Opening Day bench.

The 30-year-old hurler had a brutal regular season in his return from Tommy John surgery but turned things around in the postseason and wound up closing out the final game of the World Series for the Dodgers. While there should be plenty of teams interested in his services this winter, it’s unclear if he’ll find the lucrative multi-year contract that he’s looking for or will have to settle for a one-year prove-it type of deal before hitting the market again next season.

Graderol underwent the operation with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and Graterol said that everything went well. It’s another setback for the 26-year-old, who missed almost all of the 2024 season but showed well in the World Series. It’s not known yet how much time Graterol will miss after the operation, but it’s a safe bet that this will cut into the start of his season.

Elias also said the same for Kyle Bradish (elbow). Both Wells and Bradish were unable to contribute much in 2025 because of their UCL injuries, but both have a chance to have some fantasy relevance — even if only for half a season — with the team playing behind them. Neither misses a ton of bats, however, so they’re more of players you should monitor rather than considering them as a potential draft pick.

Wall-timore no more? The Orioles famously — or possibly infamously — made changes to left field before the 2023 season, and it’s obviously created a more difficult hitting park; particularly for right-handed hitters. Elias told reporters the wall will be moved in between 9 and 20 feet after the team “overcorrected” in it’s initial move. This is a boost to several hitters in the Baltimore lineup like Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle, but maybe a bit of a hit on some of the pitchers. Long live Wall-timore.

Zuñiga was designated for assignment after the Angels signed Travis d’Arnaud. The right-hander made 15 appearances for Los Angeles in 2024 with a 5.09 ERA and 12/8 K/BB across 17 2/3 innings. There should be interest in him on a minor-league deal now that he’s on the open market.

Brogdon is off the 40-man roster. The right-hander missed the overwhelming majority of 2024 with a foot injury, and he’ll need to be added back to the 40-man if he’s going to pitch for Los Angeles in 2025.

Irvin will have a chance to revive his career in the KBO. The 30-year-old’s $1 million deal is the maximum allowed for a first-year foreign player in Korea. Irvin threw 111 innings in 2024 between the Orioles and Twins with a 5.11 ERA.