NEWS
Oakland A’s RHP James Kaprielian underwent surgery to fix his right AC joint. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Japanese OF Masataka Yoshida has officially been posted by the Orix Buffaloes.
TRANSACTIONS
The Yankees have signed RHP Tommy Kahnle to a 2 year/$11.5 million contract.
The Orioles signed OF Nomar Mazara to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Giants have signed OF Mitch Haniger to a 3 year/$43.5 million contract with a opt-out after year 2.
The Pirates have signed RHP Vincent Velasquez to a 1 year/$3.15 million contract.
The A’s have signed UT Jace Peterson to a 2-year major league deal.
The Guardians have signed 1B Josh Bell to a 2 year/$33 million contract with a opt-out after year 1.
The Rangers have signed LHP Andrew Heaney to a 2 year/$25 million contract with a opt-out after year 1.
The A’s have acquired RHP Chad Smith from the Rockies. The Rockies will receive RHP prospect Jeff Criswell (A’s #18 prospect).
The Cubs have signed OF Cody Bellinger to a 1 year/$17.5 million contract.
The Phillies have signed RHP Taijuan Walker to a 4 year/$72 million contract.
The Philles have signed LHP Matt Strahm to a 2 year/$15 million contarct.
RUMORS
The Red Sox are making 1B Bobby Dalbec available in trade talks.
The Marlins have interest in 3B Justin Turner.
The Dodgers and Rays have interest in OF Andrew McCuthen.
The Yankees are expected to meet with OF Brandon Nimmo.
The Giants offer to OF Aaron Judge reportedly “in the neighborhood” of $360 million.
The Nationals have had discussions with RHP Jordan Lyles.
The Giants have shown interest in LHP Sean Manaea.
The Padres are among the teams interested in RHP Seth Lugo.