NEWS
The Rangers announced they hired Ian Kinsler as a Special Assistant to the GM. Kinsler played with the Rangers from 2006-13 where he was a 3-time All-Star.
LHP Mike Minor likely to throw for teams later this month.
TRANSACTIONS
The Giants signed OF Stephen Piscotty to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Tigers signed OF DJ Peters to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Cardinals acquired LHP Anthony Misiewicz from the Royals. The Royals will receive cash considerations.
The Padres and RHP Yu Darvish have agreed to a 6 year/$108 contract extension with a full no-trade clause.
The Guardians signed C Zack Collins to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rays signed UT Charlie Culberson to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Mariners signed OF Leonys Martin to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Cubs have signed RHP Michael Fulmer to a 1-year major league deal.
The Pirates signed LHP Caleb Smith to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Astros and RHP Cristian Javier have agreed to a 5 year/$64 million contract extension.
The Dodgers have signed OF David Peralta to a 1 year/$6.5 contract plus incentives.
The Blue Jays signed RHP Luke Bard to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Dbacks have signed LHP Andrew Chafin to a 1 year/$6 million contract plus incentives.
The Dodgers have signed RHP Alex Reyes to a 1 year/$1.1 million contract plus incentives and a club option for 2024.
The A’s acquired OF JJ Bleday from the Marlins. The Marlins will receive LHP A.J. Puk.
RUMORS
The Astros and OF Kyle Tucker have discussed a contract extension.
The Padres are expected to pursue a contract extension with 3B Manny Machado.
The Rangers are continuing to look for OF additions.