Morning Briefing: Two More Free-Agent First Basemen Off the Board

Good morning, Mets fans!

According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Yankees have signed first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal. In 599 at-bats last season, the 2022 MVP slashed only .245/.302/.414/.716.

Jeff Passan of ESPN also reported first baseman Carlos Santana and the Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $12 million contract, pending physical. Over 150 games last season, Santana batted .238/.328/.420/.749.

That’s one more first base option off the board with Pete Alonso still available.

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According to ESPN’s Passan, the Diamondbacks have acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Guardians in exchange for RHP Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick. In 563 at-bats last season, Naylor slashed .243/.320/.456/.776. Cecconi recorded a 6.66 ERA over 77 innings.

According to the NY Post’s Jon Heyman, the Tigers have signed lefty reliever Matt Gage to a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training. Over 6 2/3 innings last season, Gage recorded a 2.70 ERA.

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2005: The Mets sign Endy Chávez to a one-year contract for $500,000.

Born On This Date: Gavin Cecchini (1993).

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