Woodruff, Lewis among 63 new free agents as 19 players reach deals and teams make flurry of trades
Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was cut loose by Milwaukee and former AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis by Arizona, among 63 players who became free agents when their teams declined to offer 2024 contracts.
AP sources: Grievance over shortened MLB season opens Monday
In the midst of difficult negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, Major League Baseball and its playersโ association are scheduled to start a grievance hearing next Monday over the unionโs claim the 2020 pandemic-affected season was too short.