MLB Rumors & News: Gleyber Torres, Grayson Rodriguez, Cole Irvin (2023)
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Fantasy Baseball News & Rumors (2023)
Grayson Rodriguez expected to make starting rotation
Grayson Rodriguez is expected to make the starting rotation for the Orioles out of spring training according to Baltimore general manager Mike Elias.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez likely would have joined the rotation last June before suffering a lat strain that left him out for much of the season. One of the many top prospects expected to make a big impact this year in Baltimore, Rodriguez offers fantasy owners an intriguing option with immense upside as spring training approaches.
Chris Schommer
Gleyber Torres avoids arbitration
Gleyber Torres avoided arbitration with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a one-year, $9.95 million deal for the 2023 season.
Fantasy Impact
Torres had been seeking an agreement at $10.2 million while the club was hovering around $9.7 million, ultimately leading to the two sides splitting the difference. Torres rediscovered his power stroke last season, clubbing 24 home runs to go along with 28 doubles and 76 runs batted in while posting a .761 OPS in 140 games last season.
Chris Schommer
Jeff McNeil agrees to extension with Mets
Jeff McNeil agreed to terms on a four-year, $50 million contract extension with the New York Mets according to Jeff Passan.
Fantasy Impact
McNeil is coming off a season in which he led the National League with a .326 batting average in 148 games for the Mets. The 30-year-old will look once again be a key table-setting option for club looking to make a deep postseason run in 2023.
Chris Schommer
Cole Irvin traded from Athletics to Orioles
The Oakland Athletics have traded left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin to the Baltimore Orioles.
Fantasy Impact
The A’s received prospect Darell Hernaiz in return for a pitcher who was likely their Opening Day starter. The A’s also included pitching prospect Kyle Virbitsky in the exchange. Irvin was a staple in the A’s rotation over the last two seasons, making 62 starts with a 4.11 ERA/4.25 FIP in that time. While durable, Irvin’s 16.8% K% over the last two seasons ranks 34th of 35 qualified pitchers, thus capping his fantasy value. He should slot in near the top of the Orioles’ rotation in 2023.
Brenton Kemp
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