Dodgers News: Jansen Not Opting Out, Ryu and Hill to Free Agency, New Face on the 40-Man, and More!
There were some major developments in Dodgers news on Thursday.
Kenley Not Opting Out
First of all, Kenley Jansen has decided that he will not be opting out of the remaining two years and $38 million on his contract:
Free Agency Begins
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Rich Hill, David Freese, and Russell Martin were all declared free agents on Thursday with Freese retiring:
Dodgers: Hyun-Jin Ryu, Rich Hill, Two Others Declared Official Free Agents
Fresh Face on the 40-Man
The Dodgers have added left-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez to the 40-man roster. The 23-year-old certainly has some upside:
Dodgers: Victor Gonzalez Added to 40-Man Roster
Bellinger Wins Defensive Award
Cody Bellinger took home the Fielding Bible Award in right field — an ode to his defensive prowess in 2019:
Best of the Rest
And…the best of the rest!
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