Closer Kirby Yates, who proved a bargain pickup on a one-year $4.5MM deal, reached free agency alongside David Robertson, Jose Leclerc and Andrew Chafin (who had a club option declined).

Their three most prominent relievers who had experience closing games - Jose Leclerc, Kirby Yates and David Robertson - have either already departed in free agency or aren't expected to return.

One such commenter was franchise face Jose Altuve. The nine-time All-Star spoke to reporters (including The Athletic’s Chandler Rome) today about Bregman and his free agency and had nothing but ...

"The Rangers need to replace Kirby Yates (who remains officially unsigned, but reports have him agreeing to a deal with the Dodgers) and Jose Leclerc, so let's give them Robertson. The Nationals ...

There's a clear hole, though. There is no closer. By losing Jose Leclerc and Kirby Yates in free agency - although there wasn't much effort to re-sign them - the Rangers don't have a traditional ...

After failing to make the playoffs following their first World Series championship, the Texas Rangers spent big this offseason. They made several additions to their lineup and to their bullpen ...

"Kenley Jansen, Andrew Kittredge, Jose Leclerc and A.J. Minter are among another 40 relievers who should get MLB contracts." More news: One Blockbuster Signing the Angels Must Make Before 2025 ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Klein, 25, was designated for assignment by the A’s on Jan. 17 after signing pitcher José Leclerc. "The DFA kind of blindsided me," said Klein ...

Will Klein and his wife Carson enjoyed their short stay in Seattle in July of 2023 when Will, then pitching for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, was invited to participate in that year's SiriusXM ...

(January 23) The Athletics signed Jose Leclerc to deepen their bullpen depth, but he is not expected to seriously challenge Mason Miller for the closer duties. (January 17) Jorge Lopez, who signed ...