NEWS
Rays OF Kevin Kiermaier underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. Recovery is expected to take 4-6 weeks so Kiermaier should be ready to go for the start of Spring Training.
LHP Yusei Kikuchi told the Mariners that he is declining his $13 million player option for the 2022 season so he will become a free agent.
Buster Posey officially announced his retirement after 12 seasons with the Giants. He is a Rookie of the Year, 3x World Series Champ, MVP, 7-time All-Star, caught 2 no-hitters and a perfect game.
Japanese OF Seiya Suzuki will be made available to MLB teams through the posting process.
The Astros are bringing back manager Dusty Baker for the 2022 season. It will be his 3rd season in Houston.
Fourteen free agents have received Qualifying Offers: Brandon Belt (Giants), Nick Castellanos (Reds), Michael Conforto (Mets), Carlos Correa (Astros), Freddie Freeman (Braves), Raisel Iglesias (Angels), Robbie Ray (Blue Jays), Eduardo Rodriguez (Red Sox), Corey Seager (Dodgers), Marcus Semien (Blue Jays), Noah Syndergaard (Mets), Trevor Story (Rockies), Chris Taylor (Dodgers) and Justin Verlander (Astros).
TRANSACTIONS
The Brewers have signed RHP Trevor Gott to a 1-year major league deal.
The Tigers acquired C Tucker Barnhart from the Reds. The Reds will receive INF prospect Nick Quintana.
The Pirates have claimed OF Greg Allen off waivers from the Yankees.
The Giants have claimed RHP Hunter Harvey off waivers from the Orioles.
The Cubs have claimed LHP Wade Miley off waivers from the Reds. Miley was an All-Star with the Dbacks in 2012.
RUMORS
RHP Zack Greinke is not expected to re-sign with the Astros but wants to continue pitching for a NL team.
The Astros offered SS Carlos Correa a 5 year/$160 million contract.
The Dodgers, Blue Jays, Nationals and Cardinals are among the teams interested in LHP Andrew Heaney.
The White Sox could dangle RHP Craig Kimbrel in a trade this offseason.