Fri Feb 07 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Hot Stove League Sizzles with Late-Winter Moves

**Several MLB teams made significant moves this week, adding depth to their rosters as spring training approaches.**

A flurry of signings and a potential blockbuster trade highlighted Tuesday’s MLB news. Among the notable transactions:

* **Nolan Arenado Trade Talks Heat Up:** The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly in ongoing discussions for a trade that would send All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to Boston. Arenado, 33, hit .272 with 16 home runs last season, but the Cardinals, in a rebuilding phase, are open to moving his $59 million contract (over two years). However, Arenado possesses full no-trade protection, giving him ultimate say in any potential deal.

* **Cubs Acquire Reliever:** The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later. Brasier, 37, posted a 110 ERA+ in 29 appearances for the Dodgers last season.

* **Diamondbacks Re-sign Grichuk:** Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year, $5 million deal with a mutual option for 2026. Grichuk, 33, enjoyed a career year in 2024 with Arizona, hitting .291 with 12 home runs.

* **Yankees Bolster Bullpen:** The New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $2.85 million contract (with a team option for 2026) with left-handed reliever Tim Hill. Hill, 34, pitched to a 2.05 ERA in 44 innings for the Yankees last season.

* **Orioles Add Laureano:** Veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Laureano, 30, hit .259 with 11 home runs last season for Cleveland and Atlanta.

* **Twins Bring Back Coulombe:** Left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe is returning to the Minnesota Twins on a one-year, $3 million contract. Coulombe, 35, posted a 2.12 ERA with 32 strikeouts and only five walks in 29 2/3 innings for the Baltimore Orioles last season.

With spring training rapidly approaching, these moves signal a busy end to the off-season for several teams as they finalize their rosters for the upcoming season. The potential Arenado trade remains the biggest storyline to follow, pending Arenado’s approval.

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