MLB News
Cole decides to stay with Yankees on original deal
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is staying with the club on his original four-year, $144 million deal, the team confirmed Monday. Cole had exercised his opt-out clause, but the two sides agreed to play out the contract and talk extension.
Sources: Soto among 13 to get qualifying offers
Thirteen free agents received qualifying offers from their former teams Monday before free agency officially began at 5 p.m. E.T., sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Kershaw declines option, is officially free agent
Clayton Kershaw declined his $10 million player option with the Dodgers but is still expected to re-sign with the team.
Peralta picks up option with Padres, Kim declines
Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the Padres on Monday, while Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout.
Braves pick up Ozuna's option, decline D'Arnaud's
The Atlanta Braves have picked up All-Star Marcell Ozuna's $16 million option but declined to pick up the $8 million option of catcher Travis D'Arnaud, who now becomes a free agent.
Rangers All-Star P Eovaldi declines $20M option
All-Star right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, 34, declined his $20 million option with the Texas Rangers on Monday and will become a free agent.
Maton hits free agency after Mets decline option
Right-hander Phil Maton became a free agent Monday after the New York Mets declined his $7,775,000 option in favor of a $250,000 buyout.
Brewers' Montas, Rea headed to free agency
Milwaukee's starting rotation could have a new look next season with right-handers Frankie Montas and Colin Rea heading into free agency.
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