NEWS
The Mets #4 prospect 2B/OF/SS Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL in his right knee and will require surgery. A timeline for his recovery has not been reported. Mauricio suffered the injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic.
MLB announced the creation of “Spring Breakout,” a four-day series of exhibition games in which an organization’s top prospects will participate in Spring Training contests against the best minor league talents of other teams. Next year’s event will take place between March 14-17.
The Rangers RHP Max Scherzer underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back that will sideline him until at least June or July.
TRANSACTIONS
The Yankees acquired LHP Victor Gonzalez and 2B/3B prospect Jorbit Vivas (Dodgers #8 prospect) from the Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive SS prospect Trey Sweeney (Yankees #12 prospect).
The Guardians have signed RHP Ben Lively to a 1 year/$750K contract.
The Royals have signed RHP Seth Lugo to a 3 year/$45 million contract with an opt-out after year 2.
The Royals have signed RHP Chris Stratton to a 1 year/$3.5 million contract with a player option for 2025.
The Nationals have signed RHP Dylan Floro to a 1 year/$2.25 million contract plus performance bonuses.
The Giants have signed OF Jung Hoo Lee to a 6 year/$113 million contract with a opt-out after year 4. The Giants also had to pay a posting fee to of $18.825 million to the Kiwoom Heroes.
The Pirates have signed 1B Rowdy Tellez to a 1 year/$3.2 million contract plus incentives.
The Dodgers signed RHP Daniel Hudson to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Cubs signed C Jorge Alfaro to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Brewers acquired RHP Taylor Clarke from the Royals. The Royals will receive minor league RHP Ryan Brady and minor league INF Cam Devanney.
The Rangers have signed RHP Tyler Mahle to a 2 year/$22 million contract plus performance bonuses and a limited no-trade clause.
The Orioles have signed RHP Jack Flaherty to a 1 year/$14 million contract.
The Dodgers acquired RHP Tyler Glasnow and OF Manuel Margot from the Rays. The Rays will receive RHP Ryan Pepiot and minor league OF Jonny Deluca.
The Dodgers and RHP Tyler Glasnow have agreed to a 5 year/$136.5 million contract extension.
The Royals have signed OF Hunter Renfroe to a 2 year/$13 million contract with an opt-out after year 1.
The Royals have signed RHP Michael Wacha to a 2 year/$32 million contract with an opt-out after year 1.
The Pirates acquired OF Edward Olivares from the Royals. The Royals will receive minor league INF Deivis Nadal.
The Braves acquired RHP Ray Kerr, DH Matt Carpenter and cash considerations from the Padres. The Padres will receive minor league OF Drew Campbell.
The A’s have signed RHP Trevor Gott to a 1-year major league deal.
The Dbacks have re-signed OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a 3 year/$42 million contract with a club option for a 4th year and an opt-out after year 2.
RUMORS
The Reds are active on the free agent and trade markets as they search for starting pitchers.
The Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox, Giants, Cubs, and Yankees are all teams interested in LHP Shota Imanaga.
The Mets C Francisco Alvarez is interested in discussing a long-term extension.
The Blue Jays have some interest in DH J.D. Martinez.
The Pirates and OF Andrew McCutchen are in talks for a reunion.
The Marlins LHP Jesus Luzardo is drawing trade interest.
The Mets have been engaged in conversations with DH/3B Justin Turner.
2B Jonathan India trade talks remain active, especially since the Reds have added Jeimer Candelario.
The Mariners have shown interest in 1B Rhys Hoskins.
OF/1B Cody Bellinger is reportedly seeking $200 million contract.
The Twins are listening to trade offers on both OF Max Kepler and INF Jorge Polanco.