As soon as the announcement for the Corridor of Fame class is finished, often, we’re in for a couple of boring weeks earlier than spring coaching begins. That is the way it was a decade in the past, at the least. Nowadays, there are nonetheless loads of free brokers left on the board, which additionally means it is attainable to see an enormous commerce or two. 

In that spirit, let’s spherical up the information and rumors for the day.

Dodgers procuring pitchers

The Dodgers have made a litany of additives even when they do not finalize a take care of Kirby Yates. This implies they should clear roster house from their 40-man and are “procuring a few of their surplus” within the commerce market, per USA At the moment. Amongst that surplus might be reliever Ryan Brasier. 

The 37-year-old right-hander had a 3.54 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 25 strikeouts in 28 innings final season. He noticed motion in all three playoff rounds, too, pitching to a 5.00 ERA. 

Cubs eye bullpen assist

The Cubs had been outbid by the Dodgers for Tanner Scott and it seems to be like Kirby Yates may additionally be headed that means, which suggests the Cubs are nonetheless trying elsewhere for bullpen assist. In keeping with The Athletic, the remaining listing of targets is as follows: 

The group into account this winter, in accordance with league sources briefed on the crew’s discussions, has included Kenley Jansen, David Robertson, Ryan Pressly, Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek and Brooks Raley.  

These are all free brokers besides Pressly, who would require a commerce from the Astros. Raley is coming off Tommy John surgical procedure and would solely be prepared for the second half of the season, barring a setback in his rehab. It is a wide range of choices and reveals the pliability the Cubs have in looking for bullpen upgrades.