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Phillies prez: Bichette joining Mets 'a gut punch'

Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions.

Realmuto feared time with Phils had come to end

The Phillies pivoted their focus on veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto after failing to reach an agreement with Bo Bichette. Philadelphia's three-year, $45 million contract with Realmuto nets $15 million a year plus a max $5 million in award bonuses.

Braves agree with Mateo after Kim injures finger

Free agent Jorge Mateo and the Braves agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal one day after the team said shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to miss four to five months following surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger.

Source: Rangers add to bullpen with RHP Junis

The Rangers are solidifying their bullpen depth with right-hander Jakob Junis, who has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Nats, Cavalli avoid arbitration with $870K deal

Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $870,000, a deal that includes a 2027 team option.

Pressly, 37, world champion with Astros, retires

Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly, who collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series, retired after a 13-year career,  the 37-year-old pitcher announced Saturday.

Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say

The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.

Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays in three-team trade

The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from Cincinnati to Tampa Bay.

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