NEWS
The Mets are expected to hire Eric Hinske as their new assistant hitting coach. He had a 12-year MLB career, he was the 2002 AL Rookie of the Year and won 2 World Series (2007, 2009).
The White Sox RHP Liam Hendriks announced that he will be starting treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
TRANSACTIONS
The Nationals signed INF Michael Chavis to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Nationals have signed 1B Dominic Smith to a 1 year/$2 million contract plus performance bonuses.
The Brewers acquired RHP Bryse Wilson from the Pirates. The Pirates will receive cash considerations.
The Cubs have signed 1B Eric Hosmer to a 1-year major league deal.
The Dbacks have re-signed RHP Zach Davies to a 1 year/$5 million contract plus incentives.
The Red Sox and 3B Rafael Devers have agreed on a 11 year/$331 million contract extension.
The Brewers have signed LHP Wade Miley to a 1 year/$4.5 million contract plus incentives.
The Twins signed C Tony Wolters to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Phillies acquired LHP Gregory Soto and UT Kody Clemens from the Tigers. The Tigers will receive INF Nick Maton, OF Matt Vierling and C prospect Donny Sands (Phillies #21 propsect).
The Mariners have signed OF A.J. Pollock to a 1 year/$7 million contract.
RUMORS
The Marlins have pursued Red Sox 1B Tristan Casas in trade talks.
The Twins have shown interest in RHP Michael Wacha.
The Padres and Marlins are vying for RHP Johnny Cueto.
SS Carlos Correa is in contact with at least 1 other team for the first time in 2 weeks.
The Marlins are letting team know 4 of their starters are available, everyone but Sandy Alcantara.