The Philadelphia Phillies' loss is the Kansas City Royals' gain, as an All-Star free agent closer reached an agreement on a new contract Wednesday.

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Insider Jon Heyman reported on Tuesday night that after a serious deadlock in negotiations, both the New York Mets and Pete Alonso have resumed dialogue.

Carlos Estévez, one of the top relievers remaining on the free agent market, could reunite with Phillies teammate Jeff Hoffman in the Blue Jays’ bullpen.

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All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman left in free agency, agreeing to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He wasn’t the only key bullpen arm to hit the market, as Carlos Estevez, whom they acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the trade deadline last July, was also a free agent.

The Toronto Blue Jays have made some moves this offseason, but one move in particular could come back to bite them.

Last week, longtime closer Billy Wagner earned election into the Baseball Hall of Fame. His son, Will, plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Before the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Jeff Hoffman pitched in front of “half the league,” auditioning for a role. At that time, the 2014 first-round pick and former Shaker High School standout only earned a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, a franchise he never threw a pitch for in the majors.

The Blue Jays and Cubs are circling Carlos Estevez in free agency as the relief pitcher market heats up post-Tanner Scott.

The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a star free agent ... Pivetta made his debut in 2017 with the Philadelphia Phillies and rejected a qualifying offer from the Red Sox after last season.