NEWS
The Rangers have shut down 3B prospect Josh Jung after he strained the labrum in his left shoulder, and it will require surgery. He’ll be out 6-8 months.
Free agent Tommy Pham is open to playing first base if it will help him find a contract.
The Marlins have announced that Derek Jeter stepped down as the CEO and is no longer with the organization.
The Yankees hired Hensley Meulens as their assistant hitting coach, most recently he was a bench coach for the Mets. He had a 7-year MLB career spent mostly with the Yankees.
TRANSACTIONS
The Orioles signed INF/OF Shed Long to a minor league deal.
The Twins signed RHP Daniel Gossett to a minor league deal.
The Nationals signed RHP Logan Verrett and RHP Carl Edwards Jr. to minor league deals.
The Red Sox signed RHP Tyler Danish to a minor league deal.
The Reds signed RHP Zack Godley to a minor league deal.
The Rays signed RHP David McKay to a minor league deal.
RUMORS
OF Juan Soto turned down a 13-year/$350 million contract from the Nationals before the lockout.
The Blue Jays were “very interested” in Reds RHP Tyler Mahle prior to the lockout.
The Mariners will be on the hunt for a right-handed power bat once the lockout ends.
The Padres are among the teams interested in A’s 1B Matt Olson.
There is a “growing belief” that 1B Freddie Freeman will not re-sign with the Braves.
The Cardinals had some interest in 1B Colin Moran before the lockout started.
RHP Joe Kelly is hoping to re-sign with the Dodgers.
The Mets are expected to go hard after LHP Yusei Kikuchi once the lockout is over.