The 2021 MLB Free Agency merry-go-round is now in full swing and up until the close of business on the 9th January 2021, no less than 25 Free Agency moves had been completed (including re-signings). The 2019 champions the Washington Nationals have been busy as have the NY Yankees, who will be looking to reclaim the AL East title in 2021 after a few lean years by their standards.
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Of the teams involved the NY Yankees have been busiest adding Socrates Brito, Andrew Velazquez & Nestor Cortes Jr. as well as adding a bit of veteran pitching depth by offering Jhoulys Chacin and Tyler Lyons minor league contracts.
The 2019 World Series Champions Washington Nationals look like they are aiming to compete again this year having acquired Left Fielder Kyle Schwarber from the Chicago Cubs. They have agreed on 1-year, $10 million contract with an option for 2022. This looks like a decent deal for both sides given Schwarber is only 27 and was a member of the Cubs 2016 World Series team. They have also added pitcher Luis Avilan from the Yankees.
Pittsburgh looks like they are going to tear it down and start again after their dismal 19 win season the worst record in the whole of the MLB all be it on a shortened season. Three players have left already and adding Chase De Jong on a minor league contract doesn’t scream ambition to us!
Five of the MLB Free Agency moves so far have bee re-signing and here the Phillies lead the way having retained Christian Bethancourt & Ronald Torreyes.
MLB Free Agency Moves to 9/01/2021
Kyle Schwarber Washington Nationals – From Chicago Cubs
Roenis Elias Seattle Mariners – From Washington Nationals
Paul Sewald Seattle Mariners – From NY Mets
Miguel Del Pozo Detroit Tigers – From Pittsburgh
Pablo Reyes Milwaukee Brewers – From Pittsburgh
Ryne Stanek Houston Astros – From Miami
Socrates Brito NY Yankees – From Pittsburgh
Drew Anderson Texas Rangers – From Chicago White Sox
Chase De Jong Pittsburgh Pirates – From Houston
Brandon Drury NY Mets – From Toronto
Robbie Grossman Detroit Tigers – From Oakland
Andrew Velazquez NY Yankees – From Baltimore
Luis Avilan Washington Nationals – From NY Yankees
Curt Casali San Francisco Giants – From Cincinnati
Nestor Cortes Jr. New York Yankees – From Seattle
Luis Perdomo Milwaukee Brewers – From San Diego Padres
Michael Ynoa Philadelphia Phillies – From Oakland
Ross Detwiler Miami Marlins – From Chicago White Sox
Sandy Leon Miami Marlins – From Cleveland Indians
Nick Martini Chicago Cubs – From Philadelphia Phillies
Players Re-Signing
Blake Treinen Los Angeles Dodgers
Patrick Wisdom Chicago Cubs
Christian Bethancourt Philadelphia Phillies
Erick Mejia Kansas City Royals
Ronald Torreyes Philadelphia Phillies
