The Latest Breaking News from Johnny Cueto

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins on Friday swung their biggest move of the offseason to date, acquiring Minnesota Twins first baseman and defending American League batting champion Luis Arraez.

When I woke up this morning, I had no intention of writing about the Pirates for today’s newsletter. Why would I? I have mentioned them in previous editions—such as when I’ve written that they should trade their best player and when they gave up Aaron Judge’s 60th home run—but only…

The deal guarantees him $8.5 million for 2023. That includes a $2.5 million buyout if the Marlins do not exercise a club option for 2024, If the option is picked up, the total contract would be $16.5 million.

The 2022 Chicago White Sox had one of baseball’s top starters in Dylan Cease and one of the game’s best relievers in Liam Hendriks. But inconsistency and injuries affected the rotation and bullpen as a whole.

Katz talks Cueto, Kopech, Giolito, Crochet, Lopez, Grifol

LAS VEGAS — Rick Hahn saw a common reaction in regard to new Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol while walking around the GM meetings this week at Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World.

Free agent Johnny Cueto is gone, and question marks remain from 2022 rotation.

Cueto pitches seven innings of two-run ball.

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Wallner and Jake Cave had big games the Twins beat the White Sox 8-4 on Wednesday.

The Twins move into a second-place tie with the Sox in the AL Central.

White Sox (76-74) lose 4-2, fall seven games behind AL Central leaders with 12 games to play.