MLB In Brief: Max Kepler In Demand | Aaron Boone Likes Carlos Rodon

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Max Kepler in demand

Will signing Joey Gallo inspire the Twins to move?

Lot of trade interest in Max Kepler following the Joey Gallo signing by Twins

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 17, 2022

Aaron Boone likes Carlos Rodon

He has the potential to make the Yankees rotation very special, he says.

The Yankees had had him in their sights for a few years.

Starling Marte wants Sandy Alcantara

The two played together in Miami.

The Red Sox tried to trade Eric Hosmer

Freeing him was easier.

The Red Sox tried to trade Eric Hosmer throughout the winter but were unable to find a partner. With a reliever they liked available, they DFA’d Hosmer yesterday. Now, a release is the likely next step.

Explaining Boston’s series of moves:https://t.co/LtshNWeh3F

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 17, 2022

Andrew Benintendi fills a need

The White Sox have the right guy on their hands.

The White Sox were 23rd in MLB against RHP (by wRC+) last year. Their LFs combined for a -6 DRS.

Andrew Benintendi is a career .286/.358/.451 hitter versus RHP, an above-average defender in LF in all but one season of his career.

That sums up the fit.https://t.co/EjwR4oQuDP

—James Fegan (@JRFegan) December 17, 2022

Dansby Swanson in LA?

It’s unlikely, but not impossible.

How will the Twins recover from the departure of Carlos Correa?

They have a backup plan.

After missing out on Carlos Correa, the Twins have reunited.

“It’s a kick in the gut,” team president Dave St. Peter said. “We thought we had a shot at this guy.”

Justin Turner is one potential target for Minnesota.https://t.co/B20C9gWEJP

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) December 16, 2022

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