Offseason Week 4 Recap | Nov.25-Dec. 2
From Free Agency to Trades to Team News, Recapping Week 4 of the MLB Offseason
Yesterday marked the end of the 4th week of the MLB offseason & a few moves were made during the week. Today, we are going to be looking at everything that has happened during this week of the MLB offseason.
Free Agent Signings
Angels Make Another Move! Add Yusei Kikuchi
The Los Angeles Angels have by far been the most aggressive team this offseason far & recently added another piece to their pitching staff. This time, it was LHP Yusei Kikuchi who signed a 3-year, $63 million deal with the club. Kikuchi spent the 2024 season between the Blue Jays & Astros, and had a record of 9-10 with a 4.05 ERA & a 1.20 WHIP in 175.2 innings. Kikuchi is joining a starting rotation that contains Tyler Anderson, Jose Soriano, Jack Kochanowicz, & newly-signed Kyle Hendricks.
Dodgers Add Another Ace To Their Rotation
The World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers made their first big move of the offseason on Tuesday, signing LHP Blake Snell. The 2x Cy-Young winner in Snell had a decent season for LA’s rival Giants in 2024.
Dodgers Add 2x Cy-Young Winner From Rival Giants
When Walker Buehler struck out Alex Verdugo on Oct. 30, the Los Angeles Dodgers were crowned World Series champions and Blake Snell became eligible to become a free agent. Now, Snell looks to become a World Series champion himself as he joins the Dodgers.
League News
Brandon Crawford Retires
Brandon Crawford, a 2x World Series Champion with the San Francisco Gaints & a 14—year MLB veteran officially announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. Crawford was drafted by the Giants in the 4th round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of UCLA. Throughout his career, Crawford hit .249/.318/.395 with a total of 147 homeruns & 748 RBIs. Crawford also posted a career .974 fielding percentage at shortstop. Crawford has many accomplishments as well including a 2012 & 2014 World Series Champion, a 3x All-Star (2015, 2018, 2021), a 4x Gold Glover, 1x Silver Slugger award winner. In 2021, Crawford led the National League in triples with 11. Crawford spent his entire career with the San Francisco Giants besides last season, which he spent with the St. Louis Cardinals.
NLCS MVP Signs Extension With World Champs
In July, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired UTIL Tommy Edman from the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-team trade. The Dodgers had confidence that Edman would be able to return from a wrist injury that prevented him from playing any games in the season. When Edman returned, he didn't disappoint. In 37 regular season games, Edman hit .237/.294/.417 with 6 homeruns and 20 RBIs. Then, it was to the postseason for L.A., and Tommy Edman was amazing. In the playoffs, Edman hit .328 with 2 homeruns and 13 RBIs. This incredible performance led to Edman being named the 2024 NLCS MVP & helped the Dodgers win the World Series. Because of this amazing performance, Edman recently signed a 5-year, $74 million extension with the Dodgers that includes an option for the 6th year. This extension keeps Edman in Los Angeles until at least 2029, possibly into 2030.
