NEWS
The Mets and David Wright have mutually agreed upon his release from the active roster and he’ll take on a role in the front office as an Special Advisor to the COO.
The Astros have announced that Alex Bregman underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery which will limit him during the spring, but Astros believe he will be ready by Opening Day.
The Oakland A’s expect Kyler Murray (#9 pick in last year’s MLB Draft and current Heisman winning QB for Oklahoma) to declare for the NFL Draft.
TRANSACTIONS
The White Sox signed RHP Kelvin Herrera to a 2 year/$18 million contract with a third-year vesting option.
The Twins have signed RHP Blake Parker to a 1 year/$3.2 million contract.
The White Sox signed OF Jon Jay to a 1 year/$4 million contract.
The Rangers signed RHP Shelby Miller to a 1 year/$1.25 million contract plus incentives.
The Mariners signed UT Dustin Ackley to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Ackley was the M’s #2 pick in 2009 and he played with them from 2011 to 2015.
The Mariners signed 3B/SS Tim Beckham to a 1 year/$1.75 million contract plus incentives.
The Nationals signed 2B Brian Dozier to a 1 year/$9 million contract.
The Angels signed RHP J.C. Ramirez to a 1 year/$1.9 million contract.
The Brewers signed C Yasmani Grandal to a 1 year/$18.25 million contract.
The Mets have signed 2B Jed Lowire to a 2 year/$20 million contract.
The Yankees signed 2B D.J. LeMahieu to a 2 year/$24 million contract.
The Dodgers have acquired C Russell Martin and $16.4 million from the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays will receive 2 minor leaguers: RHP Andrew Sopko and SS Ronny Brito.
RUMORS
LHP Justin Wilson has 6-7 teams interested in him.
The Padres remain interested in trading for RHP Sonny Gray.
The Rangers continue to show interest in 2B Josh Harrison.
The Giants are talking with teams about deals for 2B Joe Panik.
The Brewers are looking to upgrade the infield.
The Rays are looking at free agent Matt Davidson as a potential two-way player.
The Phillies are “optimistic” they will sign OF Bryce Harper or INF Manny Machado.