

Padres Emerge as 'New Choice' to Land Roki Sasaki Among Executives
The Roki Sasaki offseason is one that is already proving to be unforgettable. The 23-year-old right hander has interviewed with at least seven teams since being posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball team, the Chiba Lotte Marines last month. The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Yankees, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants have all been confirmed to have had an in-person meeting with Sasaki.
Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal
FILE - New York Mets' Jorge López during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Monday, April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)(AP/Jeff Chiu) FILE - New York Mets' Jorge López during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Monday, April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)(AP/Jeff Chiu) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López agreed to terms on a 1-year contract, the team announced Saturday. It's a $3 million deal with $500,000 in performance bonuses: $250,000 for games pitched and $250,000 for games finished. López, a 31-year-old right-hander from Puerto Rico, went 2-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 50 strikeouts