2/25/2024 0 Comments Astros edwin encarnacionBoston remains focused on adding a shorter-term option to fill its DH vacancy, according to Bradford.ĮSPN’s Buster Olney reported earlier today that the Astros bid big on Yoenis Cespedes before he agreed to return to the Mets, and his colleague, Jerry Crasnick, added that the Astros are still a possible landing spot for Encarnacion ( Twitter links). One team that doesn’t appear to be in the running for Encarnacion is the Red Sox, though, as ’s Rob Bradford writes that a source has informed him that Boston “probably” won’t be a finalist for Encarnacion’s imposing bat. He added that two teams have made “serious” offers to Encarnacion already. According to Kinzer, three teams have told him that they’re waiting for the resolution of the collective bargaining negotiations before making a formal offer. Kinzer told Westhead that the Blue Jays remain in the picture and have been “showing Edwin the most love,” though the agent didn’t handicap any one team’s chances of getting a deal done. YESTERDAY: Edwin Encarnacion’s free agency may not last much longer, as the slugger’s agent, Paul Kinzer, told TSN’s Rick Westhead today that his client will probably agree to a contract later this week or early next week. The Astros and Yankees are believed still to be in the hunt, Morosi adds. More than one team is still involved on the veteran slugger, per his agent, with multiple offers on the table. Still, Kinzer does tell Berman that the Astros are a “great fit” from Encarnacion’s perspective, and acknowledges that there is interest from the team.Ħ:16pm: There’s “nothing imminent” on Encarnacion, Kinzer tells MLB Network’s Jon Morosi ( links to Twitter). As Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweeted, there is nothing in place with Houston. While there has been some internet chatter suggesting that there’s a deal in place with the Astros, Kinzer denies the rumors. (Via Mark Berman of FOX 26 Twitter links.) TODAY, 9:13pm: In further comments, Kinzer says that he does not expect a deal to be completed before the Winter Meetings, though he notes that could change if the right offer hits the table.
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