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SB Nation's analysis says Nationals could pursue Raisel Iglesias after Braves signed Evan Phillips.
The post says Iglesias, who turns 37 in January, had a 2.55 ERA in 59 outings last season, converting 34 of 37 save chances, and is unlikely to command a multi-year deal. It suggests the Nationals may pursue him heavily and that a higher-dollar one-year deal would fit.
Source: SB Nation
From Thursday
Mets are set to meet with Tarik Skubal as hot stove rumors swirl across MLB.
CBS Sports' rumor roundups from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12 report that the Yankees are eyeing Alec Bohm, the Blue Jays are eyeing a former Yankee, and a Phillies outfielder is on the trading block. The reports also say Skubal is booking more meetings and that the Cubs may already be out on him, and the Rangers' Corey Seager plan is being followed. These are unconfirmed rumors, not completed deals.
Source: CBS Sports
Around the NL East
Braves agree to a three-year, $35 million deal with free agent reliever Evan Phillips.
Phillips appeared in 31 games for the Dodgers last season, according to ESPN. Lone Star Ball, a fan blog, said the deal was reported and called it the first multi-year deal for a free agent this offseason. The blog noted that Baseball America had projected Phillips to get less than $10 million guaranteed, and that MLB Trade Rumors had projected 2 years and $24 million.
Sources: ESPN · Lone Star Ball
Around the MLB
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Jake Bauers reportedly agrees to a four-year, $58 million deal with the Red Sox.
According to ESPN, the 31-year-old first baseman agreed to the contract after helping the Brewers win the World Series, where he was NLCS MVP. Bauers hit .266 with 26 homers and 86 RBIs last season, and he declined Milwaukee's $23.15 million qualifying offer. Because of the signing, the Brewers will receive a compensatory draft pick in the 2027 draft.
Sources: NBC Sports · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · Yahoo Sports
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong win unanimous 2026 MVP awards in the AL and NL.
Alvarez set a career high with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs and led MLB with a .316 batting average, per NBC Sports Philadelphia. Crow-Armstrong led the NL in runs with 119 and home runs with 45, ending Shohei Ohtani's streak of three straight MVPs. Junior Caminero finished second in AL voting, and Ohtani finished second in the NL.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · ESPN · CBS Sports · Lone Star Ball
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Angels and catcher Tyler Heineman agree to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
According to ESPN, the contract is worth $1,237,500, the same salary Heineman made this year. MLB.com also reported the one-year deal.
Astros formally introduced Brad Ausmus as manager, the 21st in franchise history.
Ausmus most recently served as the Yankees' bench coach and has five seasons of managerial experience. He said he interviewed for the general manager job before Randy Flores was hired, and that winning the World Series should be the goal every year. Lone Star Ball, a fan blog, reported that Ausmus is close with Jeff Bagwell, an advisor to owner Jim Crane, and questioned how much power Flores will have.
Sources: CBS Sports · Lone Star Ball
Marsh to resume baseball activities after wrist surgery in October.
Source: MLB.com
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