NEWS
8:34 AM - David Fry (Cle) (face) is expected to resume playing on the field in 2026, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. An elbow injury limited to designated hitter and pinch hitting duties in 2025.
7:11 AM - Marcelo Mayer (Bos) (wrist) is expected to be read for Opening Day, Lauren Campbell of MassLive.com reports.
6:39 PM - Josh Winckowski (Tor) (elbow) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
1:59 PM - Tyler Mahle (SF) Giants signed Mahle to a one-year contract Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:25 AM - Nic Enright (Tor) Blue Jays signed Enright (elbow) to a two-year, minor-league contract Wednesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
9:51 AM - Jarred Kelenic (CWS) White Sox signed Kelenic to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
10:00 PM - Yunior Marte (Cin) signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
5:34 PM - Jose Azocar (Atl) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
5:21 PM - Nick Hernandez (Ath) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
3:00 PM - Jonathan Hernandez (Phi) Phillies signed Hernandez to a minor-league contract Dec. 15, Steve Potter of PhilliesBaseballFan.com reports.
2:21 PM - Kirby Yates (LAA) Angels signed Yates to a one-year contract Tuesday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
2:16 PM - Anthony Rendon (LAA) Angels and Rendon (hip) have agreed to a contract buyout that will end his tenure with the club, Sam Blum of Athletic reports.
9:44 AM - Coby Mayo (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said over the weekend that Mayo could play some third base and/or be tried at the corner outfield positions in 2026, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
7:07 PM - Esteury Ruiz (Mia) Marlins acquired Ruiz from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Adriano Marrero, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
4:13 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Jan. 6, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
2:54 PM - Jorge Alcala (Tor) Blue Jays signed Alcala to a minor-league contract Dec. 18 that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
1:28 PM - Genesis Cabrera (Phi) Phillies signed Cabrera to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mike Rodriguez reports.
12:34 PM - Brice Matthews (Hou) is still viewed as a second baseman long term, but he'll get some run in the outfield in 2026, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:34 AM - Pedro Avila (Cle) signed a one-year split contract with the Guardians on Sunday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
6:10 PM - Lyon Richardson (Cin) Reds designated Richardson for assignment Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
4:45 PM - Dane Myers (Cin) Marlins traded Myers (knee) to the Reds on Saturday in exchange for Ethan O'Donnell.
2:06 PM - Hunter Harvey (ChC) (groin) signed a contract with the Cubs on Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
12:55 PM - Keegan Thompson (Cin) Reds designated Thompson for assignment Saturday.
10:38 AM - JJ Bleday (Cin) signed a contract with the Reds on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
2:47 PM - Ricky Tiedemann (Tor) (elbow) is expected to be fully healthy in time for camp, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
11:57 AM - Mark Kolozsvary (Phi) (undisclosed) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
10:42 AM - Luken Baker (AZ) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
3:52 PM - Nick Margevicius (SF) Giants signed Margevicius to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
3:45 PM - Tyler Soderstrom (Ath) Athletics signed Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. deal includes a club option for 2033.
5:14 PM - Michael Chavis (Cin) signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
1:59 PM - Mike Baumann (NYM) signed a minor-league deal with the Mets on Wednesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
1:51 PM - Matt Mervis (Wsh) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
12:56 PM - Pete Fairbanks (Mia) and the Marlins agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $13 million contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
12:09 PM - Helcris Olivarez (KC) agreed Wednesday with the Royals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
4:06 PM - D.J. Snelten (SD) Padres signed Snelten to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Ari Alexander of WHDH 7News in Boston reports.
2:39 PM - Ryan O'Hearn (Pit) Pirates signed O'Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
12:45 PM - Jacob Webb (ChC) Cubs signed Webb to a one-year contract Tuesday that includes a club option for 2027, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
12:36 PM - Oddanier Mosqueda (Pit) Pirates signed Mosqueda to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
12:12 PM - Tyler Burch (NYM) Mets signed Burch (elbow) to a two-year, minor-league contract Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
11:13 AM - Ryan Rolison (CWS) White Sox designated Rolison for assignment Tuesday.
11:10 AM - Sean Newcomb (CWS) White Sox signed Newcomb (elbow) to a one-year, $4.5 million contract Tuesday.
9:19 AM - Cole Young (Sea) is expected to see the majority of playing time at second base for the Mariners in 2026 even if the team acquires a second baseman from outside the organization, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
7:34 PM - Ronny Henriquez (Mia) underwent a UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace procedure on his right elbow and will miss the 2026 season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
5:32 PM - Dominic Fletcher (Pit) Pirates signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
4:53 PM - Zach Pop (Phi) Phillies signed Pop to a one-year contract Monday.
4:46 PM - Rob Refsnyder (Sea) Mariners signed Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million contract Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
4:24 PM - Ken Waldichuk (Ath) Athletics designated Waldichuk for assignment Monday.
3:29 PM - Jeff McNeil (Ath) Athletics acquired McNeil (shoulder) and cash considerations from the Mets on Monday in exchange for Yordan Rodriguez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:58 PM - Tyler Mattison (Det) Tigers re-signed Mattison to a minor-league contract Dec. 18 that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
1:49 PM - Dustin Harris (CWS) White Sox signed Harris to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
1:10 PM - Codi Heuer (Cle) Guardians signed Heuer to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
12:59 PM - Christian Bethancourt (ChC) Cubs signed Bethancourt to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
12:17 PM - Carlos Duran (LAD) Dodgers signed Duran to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.
11:38 AM - Jared Shuster (StL) Cardinals signed Shuster to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
11:30 AM - Alec Burleson (StL) will become the Cardinals' everyday first baseman in 2026 following the trade of Willson Contreras (shoulder) to the Red Sox, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
10:51 AM - Ali Sanchez (NYY) Yankees signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Dec. 17.
10:13 AM - Triston Casas (Bos) (knee) could begin the season at Triple-A Worcester following the acquisition of Willson Contreras (shoulder), Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
9:49 AM - Willson Contreras (Bos) Red Sox plan to have Contreras (shoulder) split his playing time between first base and designated hitter, Jen McCaffrey of Athletic reports.
8:01 PM - Willson Contreras (Bos) Louis traded Contreras (shoulder) to the Red Sox on Sunday for a package that includes pitcher Hunter Dobbins, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:18 PM - Vimael Machin (Col) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Sunday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
7:26 PM - Justyn-Henry Malloy (Det) was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Saturday.
3:01 PM - Stuart Fairchild (Cle) signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training.
7:25 PM - Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
4:49 PM - Brandon Waddell (NYM) Mets outrighted Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
4:44 PM - Bryce Jarvis (AZ) outrighted Jarvis to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of Sports.com reports.
2:29 PM - Osvaldo Bido (TB) Rays claimed Bido off waivers from Atlanta on Friday.
2:29 PM - Anthony Molina (Atl) outrighted Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
2:23 PM - Josh Walker (Bal) Orioles designated Walker for assignment Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
2:20 PM - Mason Montgomery (Pit) Pirates acquired Montgomery from the Rays on Friday in a three-team trade, Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic report.
2:13 PM - Jake Mangum (Pit) Pirates acquired Mangum from the Rays on Friday in a three-team trade, Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic report.
2:11 PM - Jacob Melton (TB) Rays acquired Melton and Anderson Brito from the Astros on Friday in a three-team trade that sent Mike Burrows to the Astros and Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery to the Pirates, Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic report.
2:04 PM - Mike Burrows (Hou) Astros are acquiring Burrows from the Pirates on Friday in a three-team trade that also includes the Rays, Chandler Rome, Stephen J. Nesbitt and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.
2:01 PM - Brandon Lowe (Pit) Pirates acquired Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery from the Rays on Friday in a three-team trade that sent Mike Burrows to the Astros and Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito to Tampa Bay, Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic report.
1:48 PM - Matt Koperniak (StL) Cardinals outrighted Koperniak to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
1:46 PM - Jose Miranda (SD) Padres signed Miranda to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
1:41 PM - Michael Forret (TB) Rays acquired Forret, Slater de Brun, Caden Bodine, Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for Shane Baz, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:22 PM - Shane Baz (Bal) Orioles acquired Baz from the Rays on Friday in exchange for Slater de Brun, Caden Bodine, Michael Forret, Austin Overn and a Competitive Balance Round A pick, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:06 PM - Warming Bernabel (Wsh) Nationals signed Bernabel to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Spencer Nusbaum of Washington Post reports.
12:27 PM - Kyle Backhus (Phi) Phillies acquired Backhus from the Diamondbacks on Friday in exchange for Avery Owusu-Asiedu, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.
10:25 AM - Abraham Toro (KC) Royals signed Toro to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
10:01 AM - Jonathan Bowlan (Phi) Phillies acquired Bowlan from the Royals on Friday in exchange for Matt Strahm, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
9:56 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) Royals acquired Strahm from the Phillies on Friday in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
5:15 PM - Triston McKenzie (SD) signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports
4:56 PM - Brennen Davis (Sea) Mariners signed Davis to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
4:37 PM - Shawn Armstrong (Cle) Guardians signed Armstrong to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a mutual option for 2027 on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:58 PM - Tyler Austin (ChC) signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:30 PM - John Curtiss (AZ) Diamondbacks re-signed Curtiss to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
3:24 PM - Donovan Walton (LAA) Angels signed Walton to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.
2:17 PM - Enmanuel De Jesus (Det) Tigers signed De Jesus to a minor-league contract Monday.
2:09 PM - Tristan Peters (CWS) White Sox acquired Peters from the Rays on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
1:03 PM - Zack Short (NYY) Yankees signed Short to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.
12:53 PM - Brett Sullivan (Col) Rockies signed Sullivan to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
12:41 PM - Dustin May (StL) said Thursday that he currently weighs 220 pounds after pitching the 2025 season at 198-202 pounds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
11:44 AM - Anthony Veneziano (Tex) Rangers signed Veneziano to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.
9:37 AM - Brian Navarreto (Mia) Marlins re-signed Navarreto to a minor-league contract Monday.
7:46 PM - Joey Wiemer (SF) Giants designated Wiemer for assignment Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
5:24 PM - Matt Koperniak (StL) Cardinals designated Koperniak for assignment Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
4:39 PM - Drew Rom (Mil) Brewers signed Rom (undisclosed) to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
4:12 PM - Shane McClanahan (TB) Rays and McClanahan (triceps) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:58 PM - Justin Bruihl (Cle) Guardians acquired Bruihl from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
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