BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 27: Starting pitcher Michael Wacha #52 of the Boston Red Sox looks on as he leaves the mound at the top of the fourth inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on September 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. MLB news (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
Despite pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, the baseball offseason continues to churn. Here’s the breakdown of two recent free-agent deals.
Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training, but that hasn’t stopped transactions from happening. There are numerous free agents still on the board, mostly of the minor-league variety, and teams continue to explore those markets.
Right-hander Michael Wacha has agreed to a complex contract with the San Diego Padres, sources say, though the deal is still pending a physical.
Wacha is expected to bring a stable, veteran presence to the Padres rotation. A.J. Preller added Wacha just days after signing Yu Darvish to a contract extension, thus answering many rotation questions for San Diego long-term.
MLB news: David Peralta, Andrew Chafin sign
Veteran outfielder David Peralta agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reliever Andrew Chafin surprisingly signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks and already appears a strong candidate to be dealt at the 2023 trade deadline. Here’s a statistical breakdown of both players:
- David Peralta 2022 stats: 248/.316/.460 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs in 87 games for the Diamondbacks, .255/.317/.335 with 18 RBIs in 47 games with the Rays
- Andrew Chafin 2022 stats: 64 outings, 2.83 ERA and 1.169 WHIP with the Detroit Tigers
Here’s a breakdown of Peralta and Chafin’s contracts, according to sources.