MLB in brief: Oscar Gonzalez DFA by the Yankees | Emmanuel Clase in the sights of the Cubs

Oscar Gonzalez DFA by Yankees

He is left out to make room for Marcus Stroman.

Moreover, the newcomer talks about a dream that he always wanted to achieve, by joining the Bronx Bombers.

Hector Neris targets three-year contract

The Rangers and Yankees are reportedly among the teams trying to get their hands on the right-hander.

Adrian Beltre's consideration for the Hall of Fame

He managed to bring about a turning point in his career to potentially earn himself a place.

Adrián Beltré was a good player, but not necessarily a great one, and certainly not a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Until he signed a one-year deal at age 31 — the first officially labeled “pillow contract” — and became one of the greatest 3Bs of all time.https://t.co/DjETPC41IF

— Chad Jennings (@chadjennings22) January 17, 2024

Emmanuel Clase in the sights of the Cubs

The team will greatly need to find good arms for the bullpen before the start of the season.

Do the Mets have any good prospects?

President of baseball operations David Stearns has a positive outlook on the team long-term.

David Stearns cites Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuña as two prospects that could help the Mets' major league club this season:

“Anyone who is slated to begin the year at Triple-A is a phone call away, an injury away. From a prospect perspective, we'd like to give Gilbert and… pic.twitter.com/Bfq1ryXFK6

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 17, 2024

Numbers retired for Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry

It will be April 14 and June 1.

The Mets have announced that Doc Gooden's No. 16 will be retired on Sunday, April 14 and Darryl Strawberry's No. 18 will be retired on Saturday, June 1 pic.twitter.com/qMbQa3koDc

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 17, 2024