In October 2022, Spencer Strider signed a six-year, $70 million contract with the Braves, including a $22 million team option for 2029 with a $5 million buyout. Strider had an impressive second half of the 2022 season, finishing as the NL Rookie of the Year runner-up and solidifying his spot in the starting rotation with his high-velocity fastball and devastating slider. At just 24 years old, Strider is already a strikeout machine and has the potential to become a dominant force in the league if his changeup continues to develop.
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The Royals have released infielder/outfielder Nick Gordon, who was with their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, allowing him to seek opportunities with other teams. Gordon, 29, has played for both the Orioles and Royals in 2025, posting a .270/.333/.333 batting line in 20 games. Originally a shortstop selected fifth overall by the Twins in 2014, he has struggled to meet expectations, with a career MLB batting line of .243/.283/.386, and has transitioned to various positions, primarily...
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