If you were anticipating an Edwin Encarnacion signing before the holidays, you may have to wait for a little while longer following the death of Encarnacion’s father who past away earlier this week.
According to Ben Nicholson-Smith, there is mutual interest between both sides in a potential reunion, however, for the time being, Encarnacion will be focussed on his family until after the holidays.
Tepera Inks New Deal
Former Blue Jays reliever Ryan Tepera has inked a contract with the Chicago Cubs for 2020. The hurler will be paid $900,000 if he sticks with the MLB club and $300,000 in the minors.