NEWS
The A’s announced that 3B Matt Chapman has undergone surgery on his left shoulder and can resume swinging in six weeks.
The Twins announced that they will honor Joe Mauer by retiring his uniform number 7.
The Yankees are hiring former MLB player Carlos Beltran to a front office role. Beltran had a 20 year career and played with the Yankees from 2014-16.
TRANSACTIONS
The White Sox signed C James McCann to a 1 year/$2.5 million contract.
The Padres signed 2B Ian Kinsler to a 2 year/$8 million contract with a club option for 2021.
The White Sox acquired 1B Yonder Alonso from the Indians. The Indians will receive minor league OF Alex Call.
The Nationals signed 1B/OF Matt Adams to a 1 year/$4 million contract with a club option for 2020.
The Mets signed C Wilson Ramos to a 2 year/$19.5 million contract with a club option for 2021.
The Rangers signed RHP Matt Bush to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Mets signed OF Rajai Davis to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Astros signed OF Michael Brantley to a 2 year/$32 million contract.
The Cubs signed INF Daniel Descalso 2 year/$5 million contract plus incentives.
The Angels signed RHP Matt Harvey to a 1 year/$11 million contract plus incentives.
The Red Sox signed RHP Erasmo Ramirez to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Angels signed RHP Trevor Cahill to a 1 year/$9 million contract plus incentives.
The Nationals signed RHP Anibal Sanchez to a 2 year/$19 million contract.
The Rockies signed 2B/1B Daniel Murphy to a 2 year/$24 million contract plus bonuses and a mutual option for 2021.
The Cardinals signed LHP Andrew Miller to a 2 year/$25 million contract with a vesting option for 2021.
The A’s, Rangers and Rays have completed a 3 team trade. The A’s will receive INF Jurickson Profar. The Rangers will receive 2B prospect Eli White (A’s #17 prospect), LHP prospect Brock Burke, minor league LHP Kyle Bird, minor league RHP Yoel Espinal and international bonus money. The Rays will receive RHP Emilio Pagan, minor league RHP Rollie Lacy and a competitive balance pick (#38).
The Brewers signed INF Cory Spangenberg to a 1 year/$1.2 million contract.
The A’s signed RHP Joakim Soria to a 2 year/$15 million contract.
The Blue Jays signed 2B Eric Sogard to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Brewers have acquired OF Ben Gamel and minor league RHP Noah Zavolas from the Mariners. The Mariners will receive OF Domingo Santana.
The A’s have re-signed RHP Mike Fiers to a 2 year/$14 million contract.
The Reds acquired OF Yasiel Puig, OF Matt Kemp, LHP Alex Wood, INF/C Kyle Farmer and $7 million from the Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive RHP Homer Bailey, SS/2B prospect Jeter Downs (Reds #7 prospect) and RHP prospect Josiah Gray (Reds #20 prospect).
RUMORS
The Nationals are leery on asking price on LHP Dallas Keuchel.
The Phillies are pursuing a trade with the Rangers to land LHP Mike Minor.
The Braves appear to be a slight favorite to land C J.T. Realmuto.
The Brewers are interested in 2B Jed Lowrie.
The Giants have interest in Blue Jays OF Kevin Pillar.
The Angels are showing interest in C Yasmani Grandal.
The Pirates are among the teams interested in SS Troy Tulowitzki.
The Astros still have interest in DH Nelson Cruz.
The Indians trade talks involving RHP Corey Kluber have continued this week.
The Mariners are very interested in Japanese RHP Yusei Kikuchi.
The Rangers are discussing a reunion with LHP Derek Holland.
The Padres are discussing a trade with the Blue Jays about RHP Marcus Stroman.
The Dodgers are seeking an impact right handed bat.