MLB In Brief: Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Be Well Received | Wilmer Difo At The Yankees

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Fernando Tatis Jr. will be well received

This is confirmed by Juan Soto.

Wilmer Difo at the Yankees

It will bring depth.

Johnny Cueto in demand

The Padres and Marlins are on the case.

Padres, Marlins are among teams in on Johnny Cueto, who was really good for the White Sox last year. @ByRobertMurray mentioned Padres

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 23, 2022

Why such long contracts?

Having a lower salary average is more important than ever for clubs.

There’ve been only 4 free-agent contracts that extended beyond 10 years. 3 came this month. The game has never been more unkind to older players, execs have never been more obsessed with efficiency. And yet long deals are all the rage.

Exploring why … https://t.co/8wQqCeXCZ2

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) December 23, 2022

Giancarlo Stanton will have his chance defensively

Once in a while, at least.

Aaron Boone said that he sees Giancarlo Stanton playing the outfield “in spurts.” Boone would prefer to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days when Aaron Judge is the DH. Stanton could play left field in other ballparks (Boston, Houston, etc.).

—Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) December 23, 2022

A strong price for Bryan Reynolds

If the Blue Jays want the outfielder, it will cost Ricky Tiedemann.

Drew Smyly will return to the Cubs

Nice catch in Chicago.

December 23, 2022