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Nationals may make moves at the GM Meetings, where trade talks are more advanced than usual.
Jon Morosi reported that trade discussions are further along than is typical for this point of the offseason, which Federal Baseball links to the lockout expected in early December. The meetings run November 9 to 12, and Federal Baseball suggests top free agents such as Tarik Skubal, Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki could sign large deals in late November.
Source: Federal Baseball
Nationals should pursue offensive upgrades this offseason, Federal Baseball argues, with first base a possible target.
The post argues Washington should not assume the offense will match last year, citing Paul Toboni's comments on the Nats Chat podcast. It says the trades of Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. left a mark, and that Abimelec Ortiz did not perform well down the stretch. It suggests a left-handed hitting first baseman and says Spencer Nusbaum named Triston Casas among possible targets. The budget will not be unlimited, but the post says a strong opportunity should be pursued.
Source: Federal Baseball
From Saturday
Nationals extend center fielder Jacob Young to a four-year, $23 million contract.
The deal includes an $8 million option for a fifth season, according to a source familiar with the deal as reported by Robert Murray. Federal Baseball says that with Young signed, the Nationals have James Wood, Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and Young under team control into the 2030s, creating a surplus. The blog expects a trade of Young is now unlikely, and says executives have likely been asking about Dylan Crews.
Source: Federal Baseball
Around the MLB
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Reds' Sal Stewart and Tigers' Kevin McGonigle win National and American League Rookie of the Year awards.
Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle received 28 of 30 first-place AL votes, according to NBC Sports, and hit 18 homers with 72 RBIs. Reds first baseman Sal Stewart hit 32 homers with 112 RBIs and was picked first on 20 of 30 NL ballots, finishing with 170 points. Mets outfielder Carson Benge finished second and Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt third, and the ballots were cast before the postseason.
Sources: ESPN · NBC Sports · CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Reds' Sal Stewart wins NL Rookie of the Year, with Mets' Carson Benge finishing second.
The BBWAA announced the award Monday, with Stewart getting 20 first-place votes, Benge seven and JJ Wetherholt three. Stewart hit .263/.330/.457 with 32 homers and 112 RBIs, while Benge hit 20 homers, stole 22 bases and led NL right fielders with 10 assists. Mets pitcher Nolan McLean finished fourth in the voting.
Sources: MLB.com · NY Post Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Mets re-sign right-hander Robert Stock, 36, to a one-year contract.
ESPN reports Stock earned his first major league win since 2019 in August. Amazin' Avenue, a fan site, notes he had thoracic outlet surgery last March and went on to post a 5.93 mark over 30.1 innings in eight appearances with the Mets.
Sources: ESPN · Amazin' Avenue
D-backs' Corbin Carroll had right elbow surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training in February.
Source: ESPN
Tarik Skubal is expected to sign a major free-agent deal before the December 1 lockout, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Kiley McDaniel said at ESPN he expected Skubal to sign for $325-400 million, which would top Yoshinobu Yamamoto's mark for the largest total pitching contract. Jeff Passan and McDaniel both named the Dodgers and Mets as the top suitors. The collective bargaining agreement expires December 1 at 8:59 p.m. PT, and a lockout is expected after.
Source: True Blue LA
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