MLB In Brief: Wil Myers In Cincinnati | Mike Moustakas DFA

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Wil Myers in Cincinnati

He could earn up to $9.5 million in 2023.

Outfielder Wil Myers and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, a source tells ESPN. The deal jumps to $9.5 million based on playing time or if he’s traded. There’s a mutual option for the 2024 season.

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 22, 2022

To make room for him, Mike Moustakas was DFA.

Reinforcement in Chicago

For his part, Tucker Barnhart is lining up to sign with the Cubs for two years.

Sources: Cubs closing in on a deal with veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart. Looks like Cubs have their guy to pair with Yan Gomes.

— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) December 22, 2022

Jacob deGrom bought a diary page

He thanked Mets fans as they should.

Michael Conforto in San Francisco?

The interest is there… but his agent is Scott Boras.

I’m told the Giants do have some interest in Michael Conforto. Wait for it: He’s a Scott Boras client.

— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) December 21, 2022

Throw Downs in Washington

The former Red Sox prospect was claimed on waivers.

Source: The Nationals have claimed infielder Jeter Downs, who was recently DFA’d by the Red Sox.

— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) December 22, 2022

Carlos Rodon is ready to win

He was introduced to the New York media this morning. He wants to pitch in New York and the Yankees wanted him. They even tried to acquire it last summer.

Aaron Judge also approves the signing.

White Sox don’t want to trade Liam Hendriks

That’s what they say, at least.

The Chicago #WhiteSox say that while they indeed may be listening on trade overtures, their current plan is to retain All-Star closer Liam Hendriks in hopes they can bounce back and win the AL Central title.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 22, 2022

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