Morning Update - 2/17/2021
Morning Update - 2/17/2021
Brett Anderson returns to the Brewers, Matt Davidson to the Dodgers, & more.
Good morning.
It’s February 17th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball from 5:00 PM EST yesterday to 9:00 AM EST today.
The Most Important Thing
Brett Anderson is returning to Milwaukee, reports Jeff Passan. Anderson started 10 games for the Brewers last season, posting a 4.29 ERA and a 15.8 K%. His 5.0 BB% was the third lowest of his career. He will likely be the fourth of fifth starter in the Milwaukee rotation.
Everything Else
Matt Davidson will sign a minor league deal with a spring training invite with the Dodgers, per Mark Feinsand.
INF Travis Shaw will sign with the Brewers, per Robert Murray.
LHP TJ McFarland will sign a minor league deal with the Nationals, per Chris Cotillo. McFarland spent last season in Oakland, with a 96 ERA+ and 6.34 FIP over 20.2 IP.
RHP Aaron Sanchez will sign a one year, $4 million deal with the Giants, reports Susan Slusser.
Slussler also reports that RHP Nick Tropeano will sign a minor league deal with the Giants.
The one year, $3.5 million deal between the A’s and Mike Fiers is now official.
Jon Heyman notes Melky Cabrera is looking for a job in the the majors. Cabrera hit .308 in the Dominican and Mexico this winter. He last appeared in the majors with Pittsburgh in 2019.
Toronto RHP Shun Yamaguchi has cleared release waivers and is now a free agent.
The Red Sox are rumored to have interest in RHP Ben Heller.
Tigers’ GM Al Avila says the team is considering using a six-man rotation for the 2021 season.
RHP Jesse Chavez had a pitching showcase for teams today, per Jesse Rogers. Chavez has pitched for 9 different teams since 2008.
The Miami Marlins are planning to allow 20% capacity for home games this season.
The Yankees announced several invitations to spring training.
Posts With Your Toast
It’s officially power rankings season. Here’s SI with theirs. First: Dodgers. Last: Pirates.
Ken Davidoff thinks the Mets shouldn’t rush into a contract extension with Francisco Lindor.
Brandon Gustafson on the three things the Mariners’ signing of James Paxton will accomplish.
Dan Szymborski on Oakland adding bullpen depth with the signings of Yusmeiro Petit and Sergio Romo.
Evan Woodbery discusses who will backup Jonathan Schoop at second base for the Tigers.
Thomas Harrigan says the Marlins could have an elite rotation in 2021.
Rich Dubroff says it makes sense for the Orioles to sign veteran starters.
Evan Grant gives five Rangers who could use a nice thaw in Arizona.
Justin Wick projects Daniel Bard’s 2021 season.
Michael Kopech looks great and is excited to be back with White Sox, teammate Lucas Giolito says.
David O’Brien with roster projections for the Braves.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Andrew Simon with a 2021 spring training FAQ.
Michael Silverman on what it will be like for fans at spring training.
Brutal news: Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen announced his wife Nicole is battling brain cancer.
God bless and good day!