Thirteen players have received a qualifying offer this year, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The list is as follows: Kyle Tucker, OF, Cubs Kyle Schwarber, OF/DH, Phillies Bo Bichette, SS/2B, Blue Jays Framber Valdez, LHP, Astros Dylan Cease, RHP, Padres Ranger Suarez, LHP, Phillies Edwin Diaz, RHP, Mets Zac Gallen, RHP, D-backs Shota Imanaga, LHP, Cubs Michael King, RHP, … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Orioles To Claim Pedro León
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Pedro León off waivers from the Astros, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. It was reported earlier this week that Houston had put several players on waivers, including León, as they looked to clear out some roster space. The O’s will need to make space on their 40-man roster to make the move official. Baltimore is taking a flier on a … [Read more...] about Orioles To Claim Pedro León
Astros Put Five Players On Outright Waivers
The Astros have put five players on outright waivers, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. They are outfielders Chas McCormick, Kenedy Corona and Pedro León, left-hander John Rooney and right-hander Luis Garcia. Michael Schwab of The Ice Box reported on McCormick earlier today. Some roster maintenance was inevitable for the Astros. They had a large number of injuries in 2025, … [Read more...] about Astros Put Five Players On Outright Waivers
Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal
The Astros are in agreement with right-hander Peter Lambert on a minor league contract, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The 28-year-old returns stateside after a season in Japan with the Yakult Swallows. Lambert made 21 starts in his only year in Nippon Professional Baseball. He allowed a 4.26 earned run average across 116 1/3 innings. That’s not an especially … [Read more...] about Astros, Peter Lambert Agree To Minor League Deal
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
The Astros missed the postseason for the first time in a decade, and now they'll enter the offseason in the unfamiliar position of underdogs in the AL West. Guaranteed Contracts Carlos Correa, 3B: $92MM through 2028 (deal includes four vesting club options for 2029-32; Twins covering $10MM annually for next three seasons as part of trade) Jose Altuve, 2B: $80MM through … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros