Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/7/25: Brent Rooker, Gavin Lux, and Chris Martin
Plenty of signings, trades, and news to catch up on after a busy day in baseball.
In Mariners news...
- Julio Rodriguez hosted a presentation on his foundations in the Dominican Republic that involved the opening of a cultural center, as well as giving equipment and advice to local youth.
Around the league...
- Designated hitter Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year/$60 million contract extension with the Athletics.
- The Milwaukee Brewers have re-signed first baseman Jake Bauers to a minor league deal.
- Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a Competitive Balance Round A pick and outfield prospect Mike Sirota.
- The Texas Rangers have signed veteran reliever Chris Martin to a one-year deal, and have designated RHP Matt Festa in a corresponding move.
- The Kansas City Royals have re-signed Michael Lorenzen to a one-year/$7 million contract.
- Kiri Oler at FanGraphs highlights the new women’s baseball league coming in 2026, the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL), and what it can learn from other women’s professional sports leagues.
- Sheel Kamal Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, is suing Peter’s brothers for control of the team.
- Baseball America’s 2025 scout survey addresses job security, best and worst teams at identifying talent, current challenges to scouting, and more.