The Phillies' loss is the Royals' gain, as an All-Star free agent closer reached an agreement on a two-year contract worth at least $22 million over two years.

It became clear the Philadelphia Phillies weren't going to bring back Jeff Hoffman or Carlos Estevez. With both players hitting the open market after two straig

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All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman left in free agency, agreeing to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He wasn’t the only key bullpen arm to hit the market, as Carlos Estevez, whom they acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the trade deadline last July, was also a free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies could see a second premier talent from their bullpen depart in free agency any day now.

Insider Jon Heyman reported on Tuesday night that after a serious deadlock in negotiations, both the New York Mets and Pete Alonso have resumed dialogue.

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Right-hander Carlos Estevez remains a free agent after a strong 2024 season. Philadelphia already lost Jeff Hoffman to the Toronto Blue Jays, but David Schoenfield of ESPN believes that a reunion with the All-Star closer could still be on the table.

The Phillies will return with veteran stars like Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and Trea Turner leading the team. Their most significant offseason moves to date include the addition of oft-injured pitchers Jordan Romano and Jesús Luzardo, while setup man Jeff Hoffman has departed for a new deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Carlos Estevez, who had been connected to the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this offseason, has signed on with the Kansas City Royals. It's a two-year deal.

The Atlanta Braves desperately need to replace Charlie Morton and Max Fried. A trade with the St. Louis Cardinals could help.