The arrival of Major League Baseball’s offseason can imply just one factor: it is time for the rumor mill to start functioning. Throughout the wintry weather, CBS Sports shall be amassing every day’s choice of rumors, news, and strikes in a single to hand touchdown spot. Below, you’ll to find all of the newest from Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Red Sox talk with Montgomery’s agent
The Red Sox mind believe has met with the agent for left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
Montgomery, 30, break up closing season between the Cardinals and Rangers. Overall, he compiled a three.20 ERA (138 ERA+) and a three.46 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Montgomery additionally had an incredible postseason, showing six occasions and gathering a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings as a part of Texas’ World Series name run.
Montgomery is likely one of the best handful of free-agent beginning pitchers to be had. It’s most likely an advantage, for the Red Sox and different events, that he used to be ineligible for the qualifying be offering. In different phrases, he’ll now not require a signing crew to forfeit a draft choose (nor will he internet the Rangers draft-pick repayment).
Reds’ India a well-liked industry goal
Multiple groups have inquired about Reds infielder Jonathan India all the way through the once a year common supervisor conferences, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
India, 26, gained the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year Award. He’s a profession .255/.350/.419 hitter (105 OPS+) with 48 house runs and 5.1 Wins Above Replacement. The Reds have an collection of alternative younger infielders, together with Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte, permitting them the chance to pay attention on India — although they are not essentially motivated to transport him.
This yr’s free-agent crop is missing with appreciate to just right infielders. As such, be expecting India to stay a well-liked industry goal smartly into the wintry weather.
Fedde’s go back?
Right-hander Erick Fedde, 30, spent portions of six in large part unsuccessful seasons with the Nationals. However, Fedde spent the 2023 season enjoying Korea’s best circuit, and he discovered quite a lot of luck. In 180 1/3 innings for the NC Dinos, Fedde pitched to a 2.01 ERA with 209 strikeouts towards 35 walks, and for his efforts he used to be given the KBO’s identical of the Cy Young award.
As Jon Heyman reports, Fedde is now drawing interest from MLB teams, which might imply he’d headed again stateside. Fedde would rarely be the primary pitcher to move out of the country, discover a upper stage, after which come again to seek out higher luck in MLB.
Jays concerned about Votto
The Reds not too long ago minimize ties with first baseman Joey Votto, one of the most biggest gamers in franchise historical past. It is still noticed whether or not the 40-year-old Votto will retire or choose to proceed his profession somewhere else. If he does make a decision to stay going, then a correct capstone to his nice profession could be flip along with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. Speaking of which, there is no less than of modicum of interest at the crew facet:
The Toronto local is rarely a middle-of-the-order pressure anymore, however his on-base chops and lefty pop make him an invaluable down-roster presence, supplied he can keep wholesome. As ultimate excursions cross, this is able to be a becoming one for each participant and membership.