MLB rumors: Veteran reliever draws interest, Cardinals keeping books clean and where Padres’ payroll stands

The Texas Rangers signed veteran left-handed starter Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal following the loss of Jon Gray to injury. Corbin, coming off a disappointing season with the Nationals, will help cover Gray's absence in the Rangers' rotation as they aim to improve upon a tough 2024 season. The signing reflects desperation on the Rangers' part, as they look to bounce back from a challenging year and contend in 2025. the given text. Full...

Since last Friday, there have been significant playing time changes for various position players, with notable developments for Christian Encarnacion-Strand of the Cincinnati Reds. Encarnacion-Strand's playing time has increased due to Benson's optioning and Stephenson's injury, while players like Barrero and Sheets have also seen increased opportunities. However, players like Yoshida and Jung have experienced decreased playing time due to injuries or being optioned to minors. Full Article

The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran closer Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract for 2025, with a potential $2 million payout if he joins the active roster. Kimbrel, known for his impressive peak with the Braves, struggled last season with the Orioles but brings valuable experience to the team's bullpen, providing much-needed right-handed setup depth behind closer Raisel Iglesias. Full Article

In March 2025, Craig Kimbrel signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta, marking a new chapter in his career as a veteran closer with a history of success in high-leverage situations. Kimbrel has accumulated an impressive 417 saves, making him 2nd among active pitchers, and has shown both dominant stretches and struggles in recent seasons, with varying levels of effectiveness in different roles and teams. Despite facing challenges such as adjusting to pitch clocks and maintaining...

The Baltimore Orioles demoted infielder Coby Mayo to Triple-A amidst a series of roster moves, prompting Mayo to express his disappointment with the situation. Despite Mayo's impressive performance in Triple-A, he struggled in his brief stint in the majors last season and during spring training, leading the Orioles to prioritize his development in the minors before potentially returning to the big leagues. Mayo now faces the challenge of proving himself once again in Triple-A in...