The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal on Tuesday with free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien, according to a source familiar with the deal. Semien has played shortstop exclusively for the A's since 2015, but the initial expectation is that he will slide over to second base in Toronto, a position he last played in 2014 with the White Sox. It means that Cavan Biggio could see time at the hot corner or serve in a super-utility role. Toronto already has young star Bo Bichette at ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien on their list of third base options if they cannot re-sign veteran third baseman Justin Turner. The Dodgers were also involved in the bidding for second baseman DJ LeMahieu, but he's closing in on a six-year, $90 million contract to return to the Yankees. Turner hit .302/.382/.503 with 116 home runs in 796 games with LA in the last seven years, but he's seeking a four-year deal and the Dodgers might be hesitant...

The Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics have all been involved in negotiations with free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien, according to team sources. More teams are likely interested due to Semien's versatility, athleticism and versatility, and his strong postseason also helped him. With Xander Bogaerts at shortstop, the Red Sox are likely looking at the 30-year-old as a second baseman. He struggled to a .223/.305/.374 slash line with seven home runs in ...

Free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien could be a fit with the Boston Red Sox, but at second base. Semien has played the most games of any shortstop from 2018-20 and was fifth among shortstops in WRC+ in 2018. He was the college roommate of current Red Sox scouting director Paul Toboni. Xander Bogaerts remains entrenched at the 6 in Beantown, although his name has come up in trade rumors. Semien hasn't seen significant time at the keystone since 2014, though, which doesn't make these two the ...

The Cincinnati Reds are prioritizing the addition of one starting shortstop and are pursuing multiple options to address their need, according to sources. Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and Rockies shortstop Trevor Story are potential trade options, while Marcus Semien, Andrelton Simmons and Didi Gregorius are free-agent options. Freddy Galvis, who is also a free agent, was the team's shortstop in 2020, hitting .220 with a .712 OPS and seven home runs in 47 games. Any of the aforementioned ...

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien will get the contest off for Game 2 of Saturdays doubleheader versus Seattle and right-hander Justin Dunn. Nate Orf will take over at shortstop in his place, with Semien being rested ahead of Tuesdays Wild Card series. Semien has slumped over his past seven games, having gone without a home run since Sept. 14. He has taken a sizable step back in production during 2020 (.686 OPS), yet remains an integral part of the top of the lineup heading into the ...

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien has started to heat up at the plate over the past week. The 30-year-old is slashing .292/.393/.625 with two homers, 11 RBI, and a stolen base across his last seven games. Semien has not fully replicated his breakout 2019 campaign, as owns a .229 average across 179 at-bats in 2020, but the production is starting to come through. Look for Semien to produce on Friday night against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants.

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (side) will be back in the team's lineup for the first game of their doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He is starting at shortstop and batting second against Zack Greinke after missing the team's last four games. The 29-year-old has failed to live up to the lofty standards he set for himself in his breakout 2019 campaign. He is slashing .228/.285/.379 with five homers and 12 RBI in 140 at-bats this season, but hopefully, he can return...

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (side) will sit out once again on Sunday as he continues to deal with soreness in his left side. Semien aggravated the injury on August 29 against the Houston Astros and hasn't played since. Due to the positive COVID-19 test in the Athletics organization following their series with the Astros, Sunday's game will only be the fourth game he's missed. Vimael Machin is making the start at shortstop on Sunday as Ramon Laureano is serving as the team's ...

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien is not among the clubs starting nine for Fridays contest against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies. Vimael Machin will hold down the shortstop gig with Semien (side) still unavailable despite taking swings in the cage earlier in the day. He indicated that he was optimistic about returning soon, while Oakland has stated that they dont believe that hell need a stint on the injured list. Without him in the mix, Ramon Laureano scoots up to the ...