Baseball News

White Sox infielder Brandon Drury will miss the start of the season because of a fractured left thumb. Drew Thorpe will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.

In a deal that was announced on Saturday, Arizona hard-throwing right-hander Justin Martinez agreed to an $18 million, five-year contract even as he continues to compete for the role of Diamondbacks closer.

Right-hander Tanner Bibee, who will start Opening Day for the Guardians, has signed a five-year contract extension.

The primarily blue threads will debut on the field against the Phillies on March 29.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will begin the season on the injured list, general manager Mike Elias announced.

The Astros released outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks on Saturday.

A shoulder injury that plagued Cincinnati's Spencer Steer all of the 2024 season has him starting this season on the injured list, Reds manager Terry Francona said Saturday.