Contract Signing

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig signed a four-year contract worth up to $100 million after a brief hold-in at mandatory minicamp. The 24-year-old described his emotional reaction during an appearance on Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast.

8. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Everton defender Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new three-year contract that keeps him at the club until June 2029. The left-back joined the Toffees from Dynamo Kyiv in 2022 and has made 157 appearances.

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a two-year contract with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The deal is worth more than $11 million guaranteed and covers his first two arbitration years. Pasquantino, a key part of the team's core, had a breakout 2025 season with 32 home runs.

29. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales, adding depth to their starting rotation ahead of spring training. The deal, reported by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, includes an invitation to big league camp and is worth $1.5 million if Gonzales makes the roster, with up to $1 million in incentives. The club has not yet confirmed the agreement.

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with catcher J.T. Realmuto, pending a physical, after missing out on free-agent infielder Bo Bichette. The contract includes incentives that could add $5 million per year, bringing the total value to $60 million. This move provides stability behind the plate for the Phillies' pitching staff entering the 2026 season.

15. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Arizona Diamondbacks bolstered their bullpen by signing free-agent right-hander Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives. Clarke, a former Diamondbacks draft pick, returns after three seasons with the Kansas City Royals. The move addresses needs in relief pitching ahead of spring training.