NEWS
The Yankees have released OF Jacoby Ellsbury even though he has 1 year/$26 million left on his contract.
The Dodgers signed president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to a contract extension, terms of the deal are unknown.
TRANSACTIONS
The Braves have re-signed RHP Chris Martin to a 2 year/$14 million contract.
The Reds have acquired RHP Jose De Leon from the Rays. The Rays will receive cash and a PTBNL.
The White Sox have signed C Yasmani Grandal to a 4 year/$73 million contract.
The Mariners and 1B prospect Evan White (M’s #4 prospect, MLB #58) have agreed to a 6 year/$24 million contract extension with 3 club options. White has only played 4 games above AA.
The White Sox have signed 1B Jose Abreu to a 3 year/$50 million contract.
The Yankees signed OF Zack Granite to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Cubs acquired RHP Jharel Cotton from the A’s. The A’s will receive cash considerations.
The Braves have signed C Travis D’Arnaud to a 2 year/$16 million contract.
RUMORS
The Mets have reached out to C Robinson Chirinos.
The D-Backs are reportedly open to trading LHP Robbie Ray.
The Phillies are pursuing SS Didi Gregorius.
The Phillies have been in contact with LHP Madison Bumgarner.
The Reds are among the teams that have been in contact with LHP Zack Wheeler.
The Mets have interest in trading for OF Starling Marte.
The Twins have looked into several third baseman including Josh Donaldson and Todd Frazier.
The Cubs are showing continued interest in Royals 2B/OF Whit Merrifield.