NEWS
MLB announces that MiLB teams will be part of new model to better serve fans, players and clubs. It will include player salary increases, modernized facility standards and reduced travel.
The Mets RHP Seth Lugo will undergo elbow surgery to fix a broken bone spur. He will not begin throwing for at least six weeks and will most likely begin the season on the IL.
TRANSACTIONS
The Twins signed OF Keon Broxton to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rays signed RHP Hunter Strickland to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Cardinals have re-signed C Yadier Molina to a 1 year/$9 million contract plus performance bonuses.
The Mets have signed INF Jonathan Villar to a 1 year/$3.55 million contract plus incentives.
The Brewers signed RHP Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Zimmermann was a 2-time All-Star in 2013-14 with the Nationals.
The Marlins have signed OF Adam Duvall to a 1 year/$5 million contract with a mutual option for 2022.
The A’s signed INF Jed Lowrie to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Lowrie played with the A’s in 2013-14, 2016-18.
The Giants have signed LHP Jake McGee to a 2 year/$7 million contract.
The Astros signed RHP Steve Cishek to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Phillies signed RHP Brandon Kintzler to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Kintzler was an All-Star in 2017 with the Twins.
The Red Sox have signed Japanese RHP Hirokazu Sawamura to a 2 year/$2.4 million contract.
The Cubs have signed OF Jake Marisnick to a 1 year/$1.5 million contract plus incentives and a mutual option for 2022.
The Blue Jays have signed RHP David Phelps to a 1 year/$1.75 million contract.
The Royals, Red Sox and Mets have made a 3-way trade. The Royals will receive OF Andrew Benintendi and cash. The Red Sox will receive OF Franchy Cordero, RHP prospect Josh Winckowski (Mets #26 prospect) and 3 PTBNL (2 from KC and 1 from NY). The Mets will receive OF prospect Khalil Lee (Royals #8 prospect).
The Rockies signed 1B Greg Bird to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Angels signed OF Jon Jay to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Indians signed OF Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Tigers have signed OF Nomar Mazara to a 1 year/$1.75 million contract plus incentives.
The Red Sox have signed UT Marwin Gonzalez to a 1 year/$3 million contract plus incentives.
The Mariners have signed RHP Ken Giles to a 2-year contract.
The Phillies have signed INF Brad Miller to a 1 year/$3.5 million contract.
The Blue Jays re-signed INF Joe Panik to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rangers signed UT Brock Holt to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Holt was an All-Star with the Red Sox in 2015.
The A’s have acquired LHP Adam Kolarek and OF prospect Cody Thomas (Dodgers #29 prospect) from the Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive INF prospect Sheldon Neuse (A’s #5 prospect) and RHP prospect Gus Varland (A’s #28 prospect).
The Padres have signed RHP Mark Melancon to a 1 year/
The Marlins have acquired RHP Dylan Floro from the Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive LHP Alex Vesia and RHP prospect Kyle Hurt.
The Cubs have signed RHP Jake Arrieta to a 1 year/$6 million contract.
The Dbacks have signed INF Asdrubal Cabrera to a 1 year/$1.75 million contract plus incentives.
The Rays have signed LHP Rich Hill is a 1 year/$2.5 million contract.
The Yankees signed OF/DH Jay Bruce to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Bruce is a 3-time All-Star and has won 2 Silver Sluggers.
The Orioles signed RHP Matt Harvey to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Harvey was an All-Star with the Mets in 2013.
The Dodgers have re-signed 3B Justin Turner to a 2 year/$34 million contract with a option for a 3rd year.
The Mariners have signed LHP James Paxton to a 1 year/$8.5 million contract plus incentives.
The A’s have signed RHP Yusmeiro Petit to a 1 year/$2.55 million contract.
The A’s have signed RHP Sergio Romo to a 1 year/$2.25 million contract.
RUMORS
The Dodgers and Padres have shown interest in Marlins OF/1B Garrett Cooper.
The Cubs and Mets have re-engaged in trade talks regarding 3B Kris Bryant.
The Red Sox are likely to sign OF Jackie Bradley Jr. after trading Benintendi.
The Yankees are in serious talks with LHP Justin Wilson.