Monday marks the penultimate day of 2024, with the focus on baseball news and rumors. Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is drawing interest from 20 MLB teams, with the Dodgers considered favorites to sign him. The Red Sox are looking for a right-handed bat, potentially ruling out Alex Bregman due to Rafael Devers being their third baseman. The Tigers are interested in Bregman and outfielder Anthony Santander to boost their lineup. The Cubs are eyeing free-agent infielder Josh Rojas, while the Nationals have re-signed Trevor Williams to a two-year deal. In 2023, Williams struggled with a 5.55 ERA and -0.1 WAR in 30 starts. Looking ahead to the Nationals’ 2025 rotation, MacKenzie Gore, Mitchell Parker, and Jake Irvin are set, with Michael Soroka, DJ Herz, and Williams potentially competing for the final spots in a six-man rotation. Teams are now prioritizing having at least six starters for depth and flexibility.
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The World Series is now a best-of-three series.The Toronto Blue Jays leveled the Fall Classic against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-2 victory in Game 4, following an 18-inning Game 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run home run off Shohei Ohtani, setting a Blue Jays record with seven playoff homers, all this postseason, as they prepare for a crucial Game 5 at Dodger Stadium. Want More Context? 🔎
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