Straw, who won a Gold Glove award in 2022, was placed on waivers last Spring but was not claimed by any other Major League team. He spent the majority of the 2024 season in the Cleveland organization at Triple-A Columbus. The veteran outfielder posted a batting average of .240 with 3 home runs, 47 RBIs with 30 stolen bases.

The Tampa Bay Rays made a bold move Wednesday to improve their lineup, striking a two-year, $29 million deal with Korean infielder Ha-Seong Kim. The 29-year-old is recovering from right shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready sometime in May.