NEWS
Dexter Fowler announced his retirement after a 14-year career, he played with Rockies, Cardinals, Cubs, Angels and Astros. In 2016 with the Cubs he was an All-Star and a World Series champ.
The Dbacks and Chase Field will host the 2023 MLB Draft Combine from June 20-25.
Miguel Sano will hold a workout for interested teams. He played 20 games for the Twins last season.
The Dodgers announced that they will retire Fernando Valenzuela’s number 34 this season. He played with the Dodgers from 1980-90 and the number 34 hasn’t been worn by anyone since he left the Dodgers.
The Mets announced they hired Carlos Beltran to the front office as a Special Assistant to the GM.
TRANSACTIONS
The Brewers signed OF Monte Harrison to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Reds signed UT Chad Pinder to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Royals have signed RHP Zack Greinke to a 1 year/$8.5 million contract plus incentives.
The Nationals signed RHP Wily Peralta to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Blue Jays have signed RHP Chad Green to a 2 year/$8.5 million contract.
The Braves signed INF Yolmer Sanchez to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Sanchez won a Gold Glove with the White Sox in 2019.
The Mariners and UT Dylan Moore agreed to a 3 year/$8.875 million contract extension.
The Pirates signed UT Chris Owings to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Dbacks signed UT Yairo Munoz to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Twins re-signed RHP Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Dodgers and INF Miguel Rojas agreed to a 2 year/$11 million contract extension with a club option for 2025.
RUMORS
The Twins appear unlikely to trade OF Max Kepler.
The Angels have shown interest in SS Elvis Andrus, RHP Michael Wacha and C Gary Sanchez.
The Giants and LHP Logan Webb have talked about a long-term extension.