Outfielder Dairon Blanco has signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. He was playing in the minors for the Rangers but was released last week. Romero also reports that infielder Sergio Alcántara has signed with Pericos de Puebla in the same league. Blanco, now 33, was a […]
Veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull has signed with Cerveceros de Tecate of the Mexican Northern League, relays Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Turnbull made a handful of appearances with the Blue Jays last season. He closed the year in the Royals’ minor league system. Turnbull, 33, spent parts of seven seasons in the big leagues. The majority […]
First baseman Matt Mervis has signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. The club announced the deal on Monday. Mervis went 0-4 with three strikeouts in his team debut last night. The 28-year-old appeared at the MLB level each season from 2023-25. A former undrafted free agent signee by the Cubs, Mervis […]
A pair of players who were in the big leagues last season signed with Mexican League teams. Reliever Jacob Barnes joined the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna yesterday, while outfielder Nick Martini signed with the Piratas de Campeche tonight. Barnes, who recently turned 36, has made 334 career appearances while pitching in the big leagues in […]
The Royals signed left-handed reliever Anthony Gose to a minor league deal, per a club announcement. The CAA client has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha for the time being. Gose, 35, was a two-way star as an amateur but drafted by the Phillies as an outfielder in the second round back in 2008. He spent […]
Justin Turner isn’t hanging up his spikes just yet. The longtime Dodgers infielder and 2020 World Series champion is signing with the Mexican League’s Tijuana Toros, reports David Vassegh of 570 Sports. Turner is represented by Vayner Sports. The 41-year-old Turner is coming off a rough 2025 campaign with the Cubs. He posted a 71 […]
A pair of longtime MLB relievers recently joined teams in the Mexican League. The Saraperos de Saltillo announced a deal with former All-Star closer Jorge López last week. Meanwhile, righty Austin Adams — a veteran of parts of eight MLB seasons — recently signed with the Tecos de los Dos Laredos. Mexican League contracts typically come […]
Right-hander Luis F. Castillo has signed with the Mexican League’s Diablos Rojos De México, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The righty is represented by A & F Sports Agency. Castillo, 31, is a journeyman depth starter. Last year, he briefly shared a roster with his namesake, the much more well known Luis Castillo. The lesser […]
The Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League announced that they have signed right-hander Joey Krehbiel to a contract for the 2026 season. Krehbiel (who turned 33 in December) elected to become a minor league free agent in November after spending the 2025 season pitching with the Rays’ and Royals’ Triple-A affiliates. A veteran of […]
Former big league outfielder Jake Cave has an agreement in place with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos in the Mexican League, reports Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Cave is represented by the Ballengee Group. Cave, 33, appeared in seven major league seasons from 2018 to 2024, mostly with the Twins but also suiting up…