NEWS
Jimy Williams passed away at the age of 80. He managed the Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros for a total of 12 seasons winning 910 games. In 1999 has was the AL Manager of the Year.
The Rangers announced that Corey Seager underwent sports hernia surgery. They are hopeful that he will be ready to go by Opening Day.
TRANSACTIONS
The Angels have signed OF Aaron Hicks to a 1-year major league deal.
The Mariners acquired 2B Jorge Polanco from the Twins. The Twins will receive RHP Anthony DeSclafani, RHP Justin Topa, OF prospect Gabriel Gonzalez (Mariners #3 prospect, MLB’s #79 prospect) and minor league RHP Darren Bowen.
The Blue Jays have signed DH Justin Turner to a 1 year/$13 million contract plus incentives.
The Mariners acquired INF/OF Samad Taylor from the Royals. The Royals will receive a PTBNL or cash considerations.
The Padres have signed LHP Wandy Peralta to a 4 year/$16.5 million contract with 3 opt-outs.
The Braves signed Ken Giles to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Mets have signed RHP Shintaro Fujinami to a 1 year/$3.35 million contract plus incentives.
The White Sox signed OF Kevin Pillar to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Orioles acquired RHP Corbin Burnes from the Brewers. The Brewers will receive INF prospect Joey Ortiz (Orioles #6 prospect), RHP D.L. Hall and the 34th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.
The A’s acquired RHP Ross Stripling and cash from the Giants. The Giants will receive OF prospect Jonah Cox (Giants #28 prospect).
The Mets have signed LHP Jake Diekman 1 year/$4 million contract with a vesting option for 2025.
The Twins have signed 1B/DH Carlos Santana to a 1 year/$5.25 million contract plus incentives.
The Cardinals have signed RHP Keynan Middleton to a 1 year/$6 million contract with a club option for 2025.
The Mariners acquired RHP Gregory Santos from the White Sox. The White Sox will receive OF prospect Zach DeLoach (Mariners #25 prospect), RHP prospect Prelander Berroa (Mariners #15 prospect) and 69th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.
The White Sox acquired OF Dominic Fletcher from the Dbacks. The Dbacks will receive RHP prospect Cristian Mena.
RUMORS
The Rangers have had “internal discussions” about a pursuit of 1B Brandon Belt.
The Marlins have interest in SS Adalberto Mondesi.
The Padres have expressed some interest in RHP Michael Lorenzo.
The White Sox are among the teams interested in 1B Dom Smith.
The Pirates have shown interest in C Gary Sanchez.
The Red Sox are one of several teams interested in OF Tommy Pham.
The Dodgers “looked into” trades for RHP Shane Bieber and RHP Jesus Luzardo.