Following the Dodgers’ decisive victory over the Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series last night, veteran reliever Daniel Hudson announced to reporters (including Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register) that he will retire from playing as a champion. The veteran of 15 big league seasons has played for the Dodgers, Padres, Nationals, Blue Jays, Pirates, Diamondbacks, and … [Read more...] about Daniel Hudson Announces Retirement
D-Backs To Exercise Option On Eugenio Suarez
The Diamondbacks are picking up their $15MM option on Eugenio Suárez, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN (on X). The deal would have come with a $2MM buyout, effectively rendering it a $13MM decision. Just a few months ago, the Diamondbacks wouldn’t have envisioned making this decision. Suárez got out to a terrible start to the season, his first in the desert after an offseason trade … [Read more...] about D-Backs To Exercise Option On Eugenio Suarez
D’Backs Exercise Option On Kelly, Decline Option On McGough; Pederson Declines Mutual Option
The Diamondbacks will be exercising their $7MM club option on Merrill Kelly for the 2025 season, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The team will also be declining their end of a $4MM mutual option on right-hander Scott McGough, as McGough will head into free agency with a $750K buyout. He’ll be joined by Joc Pederson, who took a $3MM buyout after declining … [Read more...] about D’Backs Exercise Option On Kelly, Decline Option On McGough; Pederson Declines Mutual Option
Jordan Montgomery Exercises Player Option With D-Backs
Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5MM player option with the Diamondbacks, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (X link). There was never much doubt on this decision, though Montgomery stands as one of the top trade candidates of the winter. Montgomery’s first season in the desert was a nightmare. The veteran southpaw signed late on a $25MM pillow contract after his market failed … [Read more...] about Jordan Montgomery Exercises Player Option With D-Backs
Randal Grichuk Declines Mutual Option With Diamondbacks
Outfielder Randal Grichuk has turned down his end of a $6MM mutual option with the Diamondbacks, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. As Ethan Hullihen noted on X, Grichuk will receive a $1.75MM buyout. It’s unclear if the Diamondbacks exercised their half of the option, although it’s now a moot point. It’s hardly a surprise that Grichuk is electing free agency after the strong … [Read more...] about Randal Grichuk Declines Mutual Option With Diamondbacks