NEWS
The Braves announced that former pitcher Tim Hudson will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame. Hudson pitched for the Braves from 2005-13 and was an All-Star in 2010.
TRANSACTIONS
The Rangers signed RHP Steve Delabar to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Delabar was an All-Star with the Blue Jays in 2013.
The Tigers signed INF Pete Kozma to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The White Sox acquired RHP Joakim Soria, LHP Luis Avilan and cash in a 3 team trade. The Dodgers will receive LHP Scott Alexander and prospect INF Jake Peter. The Royals will receive prospect RHP Trevor Oaks (Dodgers #14 prospect) and prospect INF Erick Mejia.
The Brewers have signed LHP Boone Logan to a 1 year/$2.5 million contract with a club option for 2019.
The Padres have re-signed RHP Craig Stammen to a 2 year/$4.5 million contract plus incentives.
The Padres have signed Japanese RHP Kazuhisa Makita to a 2 year/$4 million contract.
The Blue Jays acquired INF Yangervis Solarte from the Padres. The Padres will receive 2 prospects: OF Edward Olivares (Blue Jays #18 prospect) and RHP Jared Carkuff.
RUMORS
The Cardinals remained involved in pursuit of 1B Eric Hosmer.
The Twins are still interested and in contact with RHP Yu Darvish.
The Brewers are reportedly interested in OF Lorenzo Cain and open to trading current OF’s.
The Rangers have ramped up their interest in OF Lorenzo Cain.
1B Eric Hosmer has reportedly received multiple 7-year offers.
The Mets are interested in 3B Mike Moustakas and 3B Todd Frazier.
The Dodgers offered OF Yasiel Puig for OF Jackie Bradley Jr. which the Red Sox quickly turned down.
The Blue Jays have shown some interest in RHP Lance Lynn.
RHP Alex Cobb reportedly rejected a 3-year deal from the Cubs. He’s looking for a 4-year contract.
The Twins have checked in on RHP Chris Tillman.
The Mets have continued to talk to the Pirates about OF Andrew McCutchen.
The Nationals have interest in RHP Lance Lynn.