The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms. Host Darragh McDonald joins Anthony Franco to discuss several hot topics in baseball.
The Red Sox signed Garrett Crochet to a six-year extension. The team also decided to keep Rafael Devers as their designated hitter full-time, which has led to concerns about the general player logjam.
In Atlanta, the Braves are struggling at the start of the season and have lost Reynaldo López to injury and Jurickson Profar to a PED suspension. Meanwhile, the Rockies traded Nolan Jones to the Guardians for Tyler Freeman.
The Astros added Cam Smith to their Opening Day roster, which could impact how fans view the trade with the Cubs. The Blue Jays are in talks with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over a contract extension.
Additionally, the Mariners signed Cal Raleigh to a six-year extension and several teams extended players, including Tanner Bibee and Brandon Pfaadt.
Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/mlbtr-podcast-garrett-crochets-extension-problems-in-atlanta-and-other-early-season-storylines.html