Blake Snell had a successful second attempt at free agency, signing a five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal includes a $52 million signing bonus and deferred money. Snell had a strong 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants, finishing with a 3.12 ERA and 145 strikeouts in 20 starts. He used an opt-out to re-enter free agency and landed a multi-year deal after settling for a two-year contract the previous offseason. Snell’s performance and track record as a two-time Cy Young winner made him a desirable free agent, ranking him as the fourth-best available this offseason. Snell is a top strikeout pitcher with a high ERA but has shown dominance in the past. Joining the Dodgers’ rotation, he adds depth to a team with uncertainties due to injuries among key players. The Dodgers aim to repeat their success in 2025 by bolstering their rotation with talented pitchers.
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The Washington Nationals traded lefty reliever Robert Garcia to the Texas Rangers for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, a former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award recipient. Lowe, who won't be a free agent until 2026, brings a solid offensive and defensive presence to the Nationals lineup, which ranked low in runs scored and wRC+ last season. In addition to acquiring Lowe, the Rangers also added reliever Jake Burger earlier in the offseason, freeing up funds...
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