MLB’s offseason continues on Saturday, with only a few weeks last till the yearly iciness conferences. This has already been a stunning week, with the Cubs hiring supervisor Craig Counsell and firing David Ross. The Padres, Astros, Angels and Brewers nonetheless have vacancies at supervisor that they may fill at any second.
Past that, the rumor mill has began churning. Let’s get to it for Saturday.
Arraez open to extension with Marlins
Marlins infielder Luis Arraez instructed newshounds on Friday that he is open to a long-term extension with Miami, however that the entrance place of work has now not reached out to him to start discussions.
“They (Marlins) haven’t talked to me about an extension, but if they do, I’m available,” Arraez stated, according to Daniel Álvarez-Montes. “I love Miami, I love my teammates. I feel at home when I play with those guys.”
Arraez, bought from the Twins ultimate offseason, hit .354/.393/.469 (133 OPS+) with 10 house runs and yet one more stroll than strikeout in 617 plate appearances. He’s thought to be the league’s best touch hitter.
Arraez isn’t scheduled to hit unfastened company till after the 2025 season. As such, new Marlins head government Peter Bendix has time to survey his roster and monetary outlook sooner than opening negotiations with Arraez if he so chooses.
Kluber unsure about future
Corey Kluber used to be “noncommittal” about proceeding his occupation all the way through an look on the Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.
Kluber, 37, had a disappointing season with the Red Sox. In 15 appearances (9 of them begins), he collected a 7.04 ERA (65 ERA+) and a 2.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
If that is the tip for Kluber, he will have completed his occupation having seemed in portions of 13 big-league seasons. Kluber received two Cy Young Awards and made 3 All-Star Games over that point. He pitched with the Cleveland Guardians, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Red Sox.