Spring coaching is underway because the 2025 Main League Baseball seasons creeps nearer. The primary spring coaching recreation is definitely in two days, because the Cubs and Dodgers sq. off in Camelback Ranch Thursday. Till then, there are nonetheless quite a few free brokers left to be signed and we’ll collect the information and rumors of the day proper right here. 

The Guardians and lefty John Means have agreed on a one-year cope with a membership possibility for 2026, stories MLB.com. Keep in mind, Means had his second Tommy John surgical procedure final June so it is a lottery ticket in hopes he comes again sturdy late in 2025 after which the Guardians might train his possibility. 

Means has lengthy been efficient when he was wholesome sufficient to pitch. He was an All-Star in 2019 and was value 3.6 WAR in 2021. He is solely made 10 begins since, nonetheless. He has a 3.68 profession ERA (123 ERA+) in 401 innings. 

Crimson Sox comply with signal Ottavino

The Crimson Sox are signing right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino to a minor-league deal, in line with the New York Submit. 

Ottavino, 39, appeared in 60 video games final season for the Mets. He posted a 4.34 ERA (91 ERA+), 1.29 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 56 innings. With it being a minor-league signing, it is clearly for depth.

Blue Jays, Guerrero cannot come to extension settlement

The most important information of the day occurred early, when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays introduced that they may not come to phrases on a contract extension. Meaning Guerrero is ready to hit free company after this coming season and the Blue Jays, as he stated, must compete with 29 different groups for his companies. 

Full story right here. 

The place would possibly he land? We ranked all 30 potential touchdown spots.

Cubs, Turner comply with deal

The Cubs and veteran hitter Justin Turner have agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal. He performed for each the Blue Jays and Mariners final season, slashing .259/.354/.383 (114 OPS+, heavy on the OBP) with 24 doubles, 11 homers, 55 RBI and 1.5 WAR. 

The Cubs are doubtless to make use of high prospect Matt Shaw because the on a regular basis third baseman this season with Michael Busch at first and the DH spot rotating by means of a number of outfielders, principally Seiya Suzuki. Turner provides them a backup plan at third, first and DH and he is knowledgeable hitter. It is a good depth signing.