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Tue, Feb 03, 2026

6:44 PM - Kyle Keller (Bos) signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

4:42 PM - Marco Luciano (NYY) Yankees outrighted Luciano to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

4:42 PM - Andy Ibanez (LAD) Dodgers designated Ibanez for assignment Tuesday.

4:40 PM - Michael Siani (LAD) Dodgers claimed Siani off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday.

4:16 PM - Jordyn Adams (Mil) Brewers signed Adams to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

4:12 PM - Kyle Bradish (Bal) will be paid $3.55 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing with the Orioles, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

4:10 PM - Carlos Santana (AZ) agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

2:35 PM - Jackson Kowar (Min) Twins claimed Kowar (shoulder) off waivers from the Mariners on Tuesday.

2:32 PM - Cam Smith (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Smith will play some center field during spring training, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:45 PM - Victor Mesa Jr. (Mia) Marlins designated Mesa for assignment Tuesday.

1:42 PM - Garrett Acton (Mia) Marlins claimed Acton off waivers from the Rockies on Tuesday.

1:16 PM - Kyle McCann (Col) Rockies signed McCann to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

1:13 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) Astros and Paredes avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.35 million contract Tuesday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

12:58 PM - Thomas Saggese (StL) president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Tuesday that Saggese could factor into the team's outfield mix this season, Brandon Kiley of 101 ESPN St. Louis reports.

12:52 PM - Ben Rortvedt (Cin) Reds designated Rortvedt for assignment Tuesday.

12:47 PM - Nolan Gorman (StL) president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Tuesday that Gorman "should have plenty of opportunity this year," Brandon Kiley of 101 ESPN St. Louis reports.

12:04 PM - Eduardo Salazar (Min) signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

11:34 AM - Daniel Robert (Phi) Phillies re-signed Robert (forearm) to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

9:46 AM - JJ Wetherholt (StL) has a clear path to the Cardinals' second-base job following the trade of Brendan Donovan, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

9:11 AM - Joey Cantillo (Cle) will compete for a spot in the rotation this spring, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

9:10 AM - Jeimer Candelario (LAA) Angels signed Candelario to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Mon, Feb 02, 2026

9:38 PM - Ken Waldichuk (TB) was designated for assignment by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:00 PM - Tai Peete (StL) Cardinals acquired Peete from the Mariners on Monday as part of a three-team trade involving the Rays, Adam Jude of Seattle Times reports.

5:39 PM - Emerson Hancock (Sea) will enter spring training as a starting pitcher, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports.

5:26 PM - Vinny Nittoli (Bos) Red Sox signed Nittoli to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

5:23 PM - Valente Bellozo (Col) Rockies signed Bellozo to a minor-league contract Monday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

5:18 PM - Ben Williamson (TB) Rays acquired Williamson from the Mariners on Monday as part of a three-team trade involving the Cardinals, Adam Jude of Seattle Times reports.

5:01 PM - Brendan Donovan (Sea) Mariners are finalizing a trade to acquire Donovan from the Cardinals as part of a three-team deal involving the Rays, Katie Woo of Athletic reports.

4:46 PM - Luke Raley (Sea) general manager Justin Hollander said Sunday that he expects Raley to start against most right-hander this season, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports.

4:33 PM - Victor Robles (Sea) general manager Justin Hollander said Sunday that, "as a baseline," he expects Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone to start against right-handers and Rob Refsnyder and Robles to start versus lefties, Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports.

4:06 PM - Kolby Allard (Cle) Guardians re-signed Allard to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

2:12 PM - Cody Laweryson (LAA) Angels designated Laweryson for assignment Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

1:47 PM - Wade Meckler (LAA) Angels outrighted Meckler to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

1:41 PM - Hurston Waldrep (Atl) could begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

12:27 PM - River Ryan (LAD) (elbow) said Saturday that he added 30 pounds over the offseason in hopes of increasing his durability, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

12:18 PM - Mookie Betts (LAD) said Saturday that he's spent the offseason "rewiring" his body after falling into bad habits during a down season offensively in 2025, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

11:37 AM - Sal Stewart (Cin) is expected to split his time between designated hitter and corner infield following the Reds' signing of Eugenio Suarez, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

11:22 AM - Spencer Steer (Cin) is expected to play some in the outfield and serve in a super utility role following the Reds' signing of Eugenio Suarez, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

10:38 AM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) would like to add a curveball to his pitch mix this season, Kristjan Lautens of the Toronto Star reports.

9:07 AM - Elly De La Cruz (Cin) La Cruz should benefit from Cincinnati signing free agent Eugenio Suarez, who is expected to bat cleanup behind La Cruz, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

8:48 AM - Ke'Bryan Hayes (Cin) is expected to remain the starting third baseman despite the Reds' signing Eugenio Suarez on Sunday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

8:02 AM - Pavin Smith (AZ) could face competition at first base with the Diamondbacks interested free agent Carlos Santana, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports.

Sun, Feb 01, 2026

11:27 PM - Bryan Ramos (Bal) Orioles acquired Ramos from the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

5:32 PM - Eugenio Suarez (Cin) and the Reds agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract Sunday that includes a $16 million mutual option for the 2027 season, pending a physical, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

4:25 PM - Jose Siri (LAA) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Angels on Sunday, which includes an invite to big-league spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

3:37 PM - Drew Romo (CWS) White Sox designated Romo for assignment Sunday.

3:34 PM - Jairo Iriarte (CWS) White Sox designated Iriarte for assignment Sunday.

3:08 PM - Cole Irvin (LAD) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

2:20 PM - David Sandlin (CWS) White Sox acquired Sandlin and Jordan Hicks from the Red Sox on Sunday in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player-to-be-named, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

2:11 PM - Jordan Hicks (CWS) White Sox are acquiring Hicks (shoulder) and David Sandlin from the Red Sox on Sunday in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player-to-be-named, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Sat, Jan 31, 2026

7:33 PM - Shohei Ohtani (LAD) indicated Saturday that he'll be ready to take on a full two-way role at the outset of the 2026 regular season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

11:57 AM - Junior Fernandez (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday and received an invitation to spring training.

11:23 AM - Brayan Bello (Bos) has been the subject of recent trade talks, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

10:17 AM - JJ Bleday (Cin) still has a minor-league option remaining, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

9:44 AM - Austin Hays (CWS) signed a contract with the White Sox on Saturday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Jan 30, 2026

6:56 PM - Dylan Moore (Phi) signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Friday and was invited to spring training, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

5:50 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Royals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:28 PM - Edgar Quero (CWS) visited Driveline Baseball last week with a goal of increasing his bat speed and improving his launch angle, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

4:34 PM - Logan Evans (Sea) underwent UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace Jan. 23 on his right elbow.

3:36 PM - C.J. Stubbs (Tor) Blue Jays signed Stubbs to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

2:55 PM - Jacob Wilson (Ath) Athletics signed Wilson to a seven-year, $70 million contract extension Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. deal includes a club option for 2033.

2:24 PM - Colt Emerson (Sea) Mariners have extended Emerson an invitation to major-league camp during spring training.

1:53 PM - Tsung-Che Cheng (Wsh) Nationals designated Cheng for assignment Friday.

1:50 PM - George Soriano (Wsh) Nationals claimed Soriano off waivers from Atlanta on Friday.

1:43 PM - Travis Bazzana (Cle) Guardians have extended Bazzana an invitation to big-league camp in spring training.

1:04 PM - Nick Pratto (Tex) Rangers signed Pratto to a minor-league contract Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

11:22 AM - Martin Perez (Atl) signed Perez (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Friday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

9:35 AM - Lucas Sims (CWS) White Sox signed Sims to a minor-league contract Friday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

8:09 AM - Cody Bradford (Tex) (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment around Opening Day, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young is targeting May for the left-hander's return.

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

7:14 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.

6:42 PM - Ryder Ryan (LAD) signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

4:19 PM - Jacob Waguespack (Mil) Brewers signed Waguespack to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

3:43 PM - Mickey Gasper (Wsh) Nationals designated Gasper for assignment Thursday.

3:42 PM - Richard Lovelady (Wsh) Nationals claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.

3:28 PM - Robby Snelling (Mia) Marlins have extended Snelling an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

3:22 PM - Thomas White (Mia) Marlins have extended White an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

3:15 PM - Daniel Johnson (Mia) Marlins signed Johnson to a minor-league contract Dec. 29 that includes an invitation to spring training.

2:59 PM - Marco Gonzales (SD) Padres signed Gonzales to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

2:41 PM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) said at the Orioles' recent Birdland Caravan fan event that he's lost around 15 pounds this offseason, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

2:39 PM - Osvaldo Bido (LAA) Angels designated Bido for assignment Thursday.

2:28 PM - Tyler Freeman (Col) president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta said recently of Freeman that "we still see him as an outfielder" who "complements Jake (McCarthy) and Mickey (Moniak)," Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

2:27 PM - Jayvien Sandridge (LAA) Yankees traded Sandridge to the Angels on Thursday in exchange for cash.

2:18 PM - Austin Barnes (NYM) signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

2:01 PM - Jacob Wilson (Ath) said earlier this month that adding strength has "been the main focus for the last couple of offseasons now," Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:41 PM - Sebastian Walcott (Tex) Rangers have extended Walcott an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Shawn McFarland of Dallas Morning News reports.

1:08 PM - Bryan Ramos (CWS) White Sox designated Ramos for assignment Thursday.

11:17 AM - Braden Montgomery (CWS) White Sox have extended Montgomery an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

11:10 AM - Tyson Miller (CWS) White Sox signed Miller to a minor-league contract Jan. 15 that includes an invitation to spring training.

9:55 AM - Lars Nootbaar (StL) (heels) opening the season on the injured list is "fair to assume" until he shows he can play in games at full speed, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

9:40 AM - Hunter Dobbins (StL) president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom indicated during the team's recent Winter Warm-Up fan event that it's uncertain whether Dobbins (knee) will pitch in spring training games, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

7:18 PM - Carlos Rodon (NYY) manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that there haven't been any surprises so far in Rodon's (elbow) rehab, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

7:18 PM - Tommy Edman (LAD) (ankle) will have a delayed start to spring training as he continues to rehab from ankle surgery, and it's possible he won't be available by Opening Day, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

5:37 PM - Darren McCaughan (Cin) signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday and was invited to spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

4:57 PM - Leodalis De Vries (Ath) Athletics have extended De Vries an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

4:13 PM - Konnor Pilkington (Wsh) Nationals designated Pilkington for assignment Wednesday.

3:57 PM - Tsung-Che Cheng (Wsh) Nationals claimed Cheng off waivers from the Mets on Wednesday.

3:47 PM - Jhonathan Diaz (Sea) Mariners outrighted Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

3:44 PM - Aaron Judge (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Judge's right elbow is "doing really well" as the outfielder ramps up his throwing ahead of the World Baseball Classic, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

3:11 PM - Reese McGuire (Mil) Brewers signed McGuire to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

2:40 PM - Wade Meckler (LAA) Angels designated Meckler for assignment Wednesday.

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