Major League Baseball is now just days away from seeing camps open across Florida and Arizona in preparation for the exhibition season. There are still some notable moves to be made between now and then, however, and that’s where we come in handy. Below, we’ve compiled all of the day’s most notable news, moves, and rumors in one convenient spot for your consumption.
Astros increase Bregman offer
Third baseman Alex Bregman is now the last remaining highly ranked and unsigned member of the free-agent class. Predictably, interested parties are doing what they can to convince him to join their ranks. That includes the Astros, who have reportedly improved their offer to Bregman in recent days, according to the New York Post. Houston had previously offered a six-year pact worth nearly $160 million.
It’s unclear what, precisely, the Astros are offering Bregman now. At the same time, KPRC 2 Houston’s Ari Alexander reports that the offer is