Hot Stove Digest: The Nationals are back in on Yoenis Cespedes
Welcome to The Stew’s Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you’ll find a recap of all the day’s action and other fun stuff from around the Internet.
GET HIM: The Washington Nationals have jumped back in the race for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. [@JonHeyman]
SIGN HIM UP: The Colorado Rockies are looking for a starting pitcher and are considering Yovani Gallardo. [@JonHeyman]
BRING THEM IN: The Cleveland Indians are looking to add a position player, but only at the right price.[@Ken_Rosenthal]
DONE DEAL: The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Matt Albers. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
STILL LOOKING: The Nationals are in the market for some help in the bullpen. [@JonHeyman]
INTERESTING: At least three teams have checked in with free-agent outfielder Austin Jackson. [@jcrasnick]
CONSIDER THEM: The Miami Marlins are looking at a number of veteran pitchers to provide rotation depth. [@JonHeyman]
MAKING MOVES: The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to trade a second baseman, possibly to clear room for Howie Kendrick. [@BNightengale]
NOT MUCH: The Milwaukee Brewers haven’t received a ton of trade offers for outfielder Ryan Braun.[@JonHeyman]
DONE DEAL: The Tampa Bay Rays signed first baseman Steve Pearce to a one-year deal. [@TBTimes_Rays]
PROBLEM AREAS: The Houston Astros are looking for upgrades at corner outfield and starting pitcher, but may not make any more moves. [@JonHeyman]
DONE DEAL: The Astros agreed to a minor-league deal with pitcher Wandy Rodriguez. [@Enrique_Rojas1]
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