Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a six-year, $115 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal starts in 2027 and does not include a club option, allowing Crow-Armstrong to hit free agency before his age-31 season.
Lance Berkman was really just Joey Votto with a worse glove, better postseason career, and no MVP trophy.
If Votto belongs in the HOF (which many believe is a done deal), Berkman at least deserves a look from the Veterans Committee.
Our list:
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr
2. Nick Kurtz
3. Bryce Harper
4. Matt Olson
5. Freddie Freeman
6. Pete Alonso
7. Michael Busch
8. Josh Naylor
9. Rafael Devers
10. Ben Rice
Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $12 million contract with a mutual option for 2027, sources tell ESPN. The deal will pay Ozuna $10.5M this year with a $16M option that has a $1.5M buyout. @JonHeyman was first on the news.
Trade news: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring third baseman Caleb Durbin in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Left-hander Kyle Harrison is headlining the three-player package headed back to Milwaukee.