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3:19 PM - Josh Walker (Bal) Orioles outrighted Walker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of BaltimoreBanner.com reports.
3:17 PM - Jhonkensy Noel (Bal) Orioles designated Noel for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of BaltimoreBanner.com reports.
2:47 PM - Josh Rojas (KC) Royals signed Rojas to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
2:39 PM - Ryan Rolison (ChC) Cubs claimed Rolison off waivers from the White Sox on Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.
2:17 PM - Patrick Wisdom (Sea) Mariners signed Wisdom to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
2:13 PM - Kirby Yates (LAA) general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday during a conference call announcing the signing of Yates that the reliever will have to earn closing opportunities, Taylor Blake Ward of The Sporting Tribune reports.
2:04 PM - Keegan Thompson (Col) Rockies claimed Thompson off waivers from the Reds on Wednesday.
2:02 PM - Lyon Richardson (Cin) Reds outrighted Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
1:32 PM - Marco Luciano (Bal) Orioles claimed Luciano off waivers from the Pirates on Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
1:22 PM - Trevor Richards (Phi) Phillies signed Richards to a minor-league contract Dec. 11.
12:57 PM - Burch Smith (Det) Tigers signed Smith to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
11:07 AM - Edward Olivares (TB) Rays signed Olivares to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:01 AM - Blake Sabol (TB) Rays signed Sabol to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
9:53 AM - Dom Nunez (Cle) Guardians re-signed Nunez to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
12:59 AM - Christian Roa (Hou) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Dec. 20.
6:14 PM - Justin Dean (SF) Giants designated Dean for assignment Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
4:14 PM - Tucker Davidson (Phi) Phillies signed Davidson to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Will Sammon of Athletic reports.
3:09 PM - Zak Kent (StL) Cardinals designated Kent for assignment Tuesday.
3:06 PM - Justin Bruihl (StL) Cardinals acquired Bruihl from the Guardians on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
10:19 AM - Kutter Crawford (Bos) Red Sox and Crawford (wrist) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.75 million contract Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
10:12 AM - Justyn-Henry Malloy (TB) Rays acquired Malloy from the Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
9:52 PM - Wandisson Charles (Det) signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Dec. 17.
4:24 PM - Christian Arroyo (NYM) Mets signed Arroyo to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
3:13 PM - George Soriano (Bal) Orioles designated Soriano for assignment Monday.
3:10 PM - Jhonkensy Noel (Bal) Orioles claimed Noel off waivers from the Guardians on Monday.
2:19 PM - Jorge Alfaro (KC) Royals signed Alfaro to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
1:39 PM - Joey Wiemer (Wsh) Nationals claimed Wiemer off waivers from the Giants on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
12:36 PM - Brian Serven (Ath) Athletics signed Serven to a minor-league contract Dec. 19.
12:32 PM - Cade Marlowe (Ath) Athletics signed Marlowe to a minor-league contract Dec. 19.
10:38 AM - Caleb Kilian (SF) Giants signed Kilian to a minor-league contract Dec. 14.
10:34 AM - Buddy Kennedy (SF) Giants signed Kennedy to a minor-league contract Dec. 15.
10:28 AM - Dylan File (Det) Tigers signed File to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
10:24 AM - Scott Effross (Det) Tigers signed Effross to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
10:19 AM - Dugan Darnell (Det) Tigers re-signed Darnell (hip) to a minor-league contract Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
10:10 PM - Adam Kloffenstein (NYY) and the Yankees agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
6:08 PM - Paxton Schultz (Tor) was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Sunday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
3:29 PM - Devin Sweet (Bos) signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Dec. 18.
10:21 AM - Paul DeJong (NYY) signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
3:25 PM - Orlando Arcia (Min) signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
5:10 PM - Kaleb Ort (Hou) Astros designated Ort (elbow) for assignment Friday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.
3:04 PM - Ryan Fitzgerald (Min) Twins designated Fitzgerald for assignment Friday.
2:51 PM - Eric Wagaman (Min) Twins acquired Wagaman from the Marlins on Friday in exchange for Kade Bragg.
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.
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