Source: The White Sox will absorb all of the remaining money on Luis Castillo's contract in the trade. So, the pro-rated portion of $22.75M this year and $22.75M next year. Castillo's deal also has a $25M vesting option for 2028 if he reaches 180 innings.
The Astros and Twins had agreed to a trade that would send Bryan Abreu to the Twins in exchange for Trevor Larnach.
However, Astros owner Jim Crane nixed the trade at the 11th hour, per @MarinoMLB.
EXTENDED: #Orioles have signed RHP Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension, with a club option for the 2029 season. He will make $7.5M guaranteed over 2027-2028, with a $10M club option for 2029.
Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.
The Mets’ selling starts with one of the top relievers on the market. There will be many more Mets deals to come before Aug. 3.