Red Sox Land Bauers in Big Deal
The Boston Red Sox have signed free agent hitter Jake Bauers to a four year contract worth $58 million. The move comes as a strong early deal for Boston, who will pay Bauers an average of $14.5 million per season.
Bauers comes off a career year with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he finished 11th in the majors in OPS and third in on-base percentage. He was named the MVP of the National League Championship Series during Milwaukee's title run. Boston already has All Star Willson Contreras at first base, so Bauers will primarily serve as the designated hitter.
Roster Shifts in Boston and Milwaukee
Boston may now try to trade outfielder Jarren Duran, who is estimated to make $11.1 million in arbitration after struggling at the plate last season. If they cannot trade him, they might non tender him.
Milwaukee moves on without Bauers because they have young first base talent ready to step up. Prospects Andrew Fischer, who hit 48 home runs in the minors, and Blake Burke, who hit 34 home runs and stole 29 bases, are close to entering the majors.
Braves Add Phillips to Bullpen
The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Evan Phillips to a three year deal worth $35 million. Phillips replaces outgoing free agent Raisel Iglesias and will work as a setup man alongside left handers Dylan Lee and Dylan Dodd.
Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025 but returned in 2026 to pitch 26 innings for the Dodgers. He struck out 33 batters while walking only six. Moving Phillips into the bullpen will allow Atlanta to test Didier Fuentes as a starting pitcher during spring training.
Tigers Sign Pagan to Fix Relievers
The Detroit Tigers signed former Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan to a one year contract worth $11.5 million. Detroit finished last season with a 76-86 record despite outscoring opponents by 71 runs, largely due to bullpen struggles in late innings.
Pagan replaces Kenley Jansen, who was 22 for 28 in saves in 2026. Over the last two seasons, Pagan pitched 111 and a third innings and gave up 17 home runs, with 12 of those coming in Cincinnati. Detroit hopes a change of home ballpark will reduce his home runs allowed.
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