Alan Trejo made his mark in Texas Rangers spring training history by being the first player to utilize the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) replay challenge system. In a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, Trejo challenged a strike call during the eighth inning, but the review confirmed the umpire's call, resulting in a strikeout. Manager Bruce Bochy found the challenge entertaining, noting the quick pace of the review.

The game featured several notable performances, including pitcher Dane Dunning, who showed promise by throwing two scoreless innings. However, Leody Taveras continued to struggle against left-handers, grounding out and flying out in his at-bats. Alejandro Osuna also had a mixed performance, making a base-running mistake but redeeming himself with a sliding catch. As the Rangers prepare for the upcoming season, their ability to utilize the ABS system and address player performances will be crucial.

The Boston Red Sox have made a significant move by acquiring catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for international signing bonus pool allocation. Sabol, who is 27 years old, has shown potential with a .313 batting average over 11 games with the Giants.

Though his major league career has seen him batting .243 with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs in 121 games, Sabol spent the majority of the 2024 season at Triple-A Sacramento. In order to accommodate Sabol on their 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart for assignment.

The Boston Red Sox have made a strategic move by acquiring catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for international signing bonus pool allocation.

Sabol, 27, demonstrated potential by batting .313 across 11 games with the Giants, although he spent the majority of the 2024 season at Triple-A Sacramento. His major league career spans 121 games, where he holds a batting average of .243, with 13 home runs and 44 runs batted in. To accommodate Sabol on their 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-hander Chase Shugart for assignment.

Blake Sabol has been traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox, shortly after being designated for assignment. This move comes as the Giants made room for pitcher Justin Verlander on their roster. Alongside Sabol's trade, the Giants also sent pitching prospect William Kempner to the Miami Marlins in exchange for international bonus pool money.

With the 2025 international signing period commencing, the Giants are looking to enhance their roster, particularly focusing on prospects like Dominican shortstop Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez. The franchise, having previously signed top players like Matt Chapman and Blake Snell, needed to replenish their international pool as they entered the signing period with fewer funds compared to other teams.

Justin Verlander has officially joined the San Francisco Giants, signing a one-year, $15 million contract. The three-time AL Cy Young Award winner is expected to bolster a Giants rotation headed by All-Star Logan Webb. Last season, Verlander experienced injuries, finishing with a 5-6 record and a 5.48 ERA over 17 starts for the Houston Astros, missing significant time due to shoulder and neck issues.

At 42, the former AL MVP is baseball's active leader in several categories, including wins and strikeouts. Despite a challenging previous season and being left off the postseason roster, Verlander remains determined to compete at the highest level.