MLB free agency tracker: Latest 2023 offseason trades, moves،
The 2023-24 MLB hot stove is upon us. All eyes are on THE top free agent, two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who many predict will become the first $500 million player in the history of North American professional sports.
Which teams will go all-in to challenge for a 2024 World Series title? Where will other top free agents, such as Cody Bellinger and Blake Snell, land? Who will carry out the transactions that make everyone excited?
Below is a list of notable transactions and updates that occurred throughout the MLB offseason.
Key links: Ranking the 50 best free agents | Ohtani Tracker
Notable MLB offseason transactions
November 19
Phillies re-sign Nola
Right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a seven-year, $172 million contract, sources familiar with the matter told ESPN on Sunday. History
November 17
Brewers acquire OF from Yankees
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Jake Bauers from the New York Yankees for minor league outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez, Jeff Passan reports.
Trading window for Yamamoto to begin soon
The Yoshinobu Yamamoto launcher is expected to be released on Monday, a a source told ESPN’s Buster Olney. This means the 45-day trading window for MLB teams will begin on Tuesday.
November 16
Braves and White Sox swap pitchers
The Atlanta Braves receive left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer, under club control through 2026, while the Chicago White Sox receive right-handed starter Mike Soroka, left-handed starter Jared Shuster, shortstop Braden Shewmake, infielder Nicky Lopez and right-handed starter Riley. Gowens.
November 6
Braves bring back RHP Charlie Morton
Atlanta exercises its $20 million option on the right-handed starter, sources tell ESPNdespite significant discussions within the organization regarding its refusal.
Key dates in the MLB offseason
November 6: Free agency begins
November 14: Deadline for teams to add minor leaguers to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft.
November 14: Deadline for free agents to accept or decline qualifying offer
November 17: deadline for no call for tenders
December 4-7: Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tennessee
December 6: draft rule 5
January 12: Deadline for arbitration-eligible teams and players to submit salaries
January 29: start of arbitration hearings
February 22: 2024 spring training games begin