NEWS
The Giants announced they hired Dusty Baker as a special assistant to the President of Baseball Operations.
Kendall Graveman of the Astros underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season.
TRANSACTIONS
The Rangers signed RHP Jose Urena to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Giants acquired C/OF Cooper Hummel from the Mets. The Mets will receive cash considerations.
The Mariners have signed RHP Austin Voth to a 1 year/$1.25 million contract.
The Blue Jays have signed RHP Yariel Rodriguez to a 4 year/$32 million contract.
The Reds signed LHP Tyler Gilbert to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Angels signed INF Hunter Dozier to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Cardinals have signed DH Matt Carpenter to a 1-year major league deal.
The Astros have signed LHP Josh Hader to a 5 year/$95 million contract with a full no trade clause.
The Angels have signed RHP Robert Stephenson to a 3 year/$33 million contract with a club option for a 4th year.
The White Sox have signed RHP John Brebbia to a 1 year/$5.5 million contract plus performance bonuses and a mutual option for 2025.
RUMORS
The Red Sox and Angels are in the bidding for OF Adam Duvall.
The Brewers have shown interest in 1B/DH Garrett Cooper.
The Cubs are interested in Guardians RHP Emmanuel Clase.
The Marlins are willing to listen to offers on LHP Jesus Luzardo and RHP Edward Cabrera.
The Blue Jays are “emerging” as the front runner for DH/OF Jorge Soler.
The Cubs remain interested in bringing back OF/1B Cody Bellinger.