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.
Juan 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. ET.
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 RP Jiménez out 8-12 months after surgery
Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to sit out much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee.
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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