NEWS
Sun, Jan 26, 2025

5:16 PM - Ryan Pressly (CHC) Passan of ESPN.com reported Sunday that Pressly is waiving his no-trade clause and will be traded from the Astros to the Cubs.

4:01 PM - Cristian Javier (HOU) (elbow) said during an Astros FanFest event Saturday that he's targeting to return from the injured list after the All-Star break, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

11:51 AM - Carlos Correa (MIN) declared himself ready for spring training Saturday after spending the first part of the offseason rehabbing from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

10:52 AM - Bryce Jarvis (ARI) Diamondbacks activated Jarvis (elbow) off the 60-day injured list in November.

Sat, Jan 25, 2025

2:40 PM - Brandon Nimmo (NYM) is still battling plantar fasciitis in his left foot but said Saturday that he plans on being ready for the start of the regular season, Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports.

2:15 PM - James Karinchak (CHW) signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training.

12:56 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Dana Brown said Saturday that McCullers (forearm) will not be ready for the start of the regular season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:42 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) manager Dana Brown said Saturday that Garcia (elbow) will not be ready for Opening Day, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:00 AM - Evan Carter (TEX) (back) no longer has any restrictions on what he can do in the field or weight room, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jan 24, 2025

10:22 PM - Chris Okey (LAD) signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

6:38 PM - Adbert Alzolay (NYM) Mets signed Alzolay to a two-year minor-league contract Friday, Will Sammon of Athletic reports.

5:20 PM - Drew Thorpe (CHW) said Friday that he received a cortisone shot in his right elbow and could miss the beginning of spring training, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

3:25 PM - Joe LaSorsa (WSH) Nationals designated La Sorsa for assignment Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

2:25 PM - Chase Dollander (COL) Rockies have extended Dollander an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Kyle Newman of the Denver Post reports.

2:19 PM - Tommy Doyle (COL) Rockies signed Doyle to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

1:46 PM - Ron Marinaccio (SD) Padres acquired Marinaccio from the White Sox on Friday in exchange for cash considerations.

1:20 PM - Noah Schultz (CHW) White Sox have extended Schultz an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

1:09 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is slated to compete for playing time in right field until Ronald Acuna (knee) returns, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

1:01 PM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) (knee) is expected to miss the first month or so of the season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

10:26 AM - Jon Gray (TEX) would be open to serving as the Rangers' closer, if asked, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

9:15 AM - J.D. Davis (LAA) Angels signed Davis to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

7:38 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) said that he is 100 percent healthy heading into the 2025 season, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

6:18 PM - Josh Winder (ARI) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated reports.

5:40 PM - Connor Gillispie (ATL) designated Gillispie for assignment Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

5:03 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) agreed to contract terms with Profar on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

4:57 PM - Colson Montgomery (CHW) Sox general manager Chris Getz said Thursday that he expects Montgomery to be the team's shortstop at some point this season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

3:55 PM - Roansy Contreras (NYY) Yankees claimed Contreras off waivers from Baltimore on Thursday.

3:27 PM - Mark Kolozsvary (BOS) signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

3:16 PM - Tanner Scott (LAD) general manager Brandon Gomes said Thursday that while he anticipates Scott receiving plenty of save chances, he will not be the team's set closer, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

2:55 PM - Brandon Eisert (TB) Blue Jays traded Eisert to the Rays on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

2:06 PM - Allan Winans (NYY) Yankees claimed Winans off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday, Chase Ford of MiLB Central reports.

1:52 PM - J.B. Bukauskas (MIL) Brewers outrighted Bukauskas to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

12:59 PM - Brady House (WSH) Nationals have extended House an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Spencer Nusbaum of Washington Post reports.

9:45 AM - Xavier Edwards (MIA) said earlier this month of his right shoulder that it's the "best it's felt in years" since he began a new throwing program this offseason, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

9:34 AM - Michael Kopech (LAD) general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday of Kopech's right forearm injury that "I don't think there's anything of concern at this point," Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

9:25 AM - Edward Olivares Orix Buffaloes of the Korea Baseball Organization signed Olivares on Jan. 10, Gaijin Baseball reports.

8:19 AM - Lucas Giolito (BOS) (elbow) has thrown four bullpen sessions this winter and expects to be a "full-go" when spring training begins next month, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. "The progression of my rehab at this point pretty much has me right in line with where I would be as a healthy player," he said.

Wed, Jan 22, 2025

8:14 PM - Roki Sasaki (LAD) of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday that the Dodgers plan to use Sasaki in their major-league rotation from the beginning of the season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

5:31 PM - Tyler Matzek will throw a bullpen session in front of scouts Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

4:46 PM - Reese McGuire (CHC) Cubs signed McGuire to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

3:24 PM - Riley Pint (CLE) Guardians signed Pint to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

3:19 PM - Pedro Avila (CLE) Guardians designated Avila for assignment Wednesday.

3:12 PM - Paul Sewald (CLE) Guardians signed Sewald to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026 on Wednesday.

2:16 PM - Richard Lovelady (TOR) Blue Jays signed Lovelady to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

2:13 PM - Christian Bethancourt (TOR) Blue Jays signed Bethancourt to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

12:52 PM - Tim Anderson (LAA) Angels signed Anderson to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

12:05 PM - Pablo Lopez (MIN) manager Rocco Baldelli named Lopez the team's Opening Day starter Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

11:36 AM - Lou Trivino (elbow/shoulder) threw a bullpen session for interested teams Tuesday, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.

11:30 AM - Taylor Walls (TB) Rays and Walls avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026 on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:18 AM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) (abdomen) expects to be a full participant in spring training, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.

6:59 AM - Kristian Campbell (BOS) will be part of the competition during spring training to win the starting second base job, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

5:21 PM - Will Klein (SEA) Athletics traded Klein to the Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for international slot money.

4:34 PM - Chase Burns (CIN) Reds have extended Burns an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

4:10 PM - Ron Marinaccio (CHW) White Sox designated Marinaccio for assignment Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:40 PM - Michael Kopech (LAD) could miss the first month of the season due to right forearm inflammation, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

2:16 PM - Jose Quijada (LAA) Angels and Quijada avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $1.075 million contract Tuesday.

2:07 PM - Samad Taylor (SEA) Mariners outrighted Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

1:24 PM - Donovan Solano (SEA) Mariners plan to deploy Solano mostly at first base, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

1:18 PM - Cade Horton (CHC) (shoulder) has been throwing light "touch-and-feel" sessions off the mound, Ryan Herrera of Just Baseball reports.

11:08 AM - Michael Kopech (LAD) is expected to miss possibly the first month of the season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

10:58 AM - Kirby Yates (LAD) Dodgers reached a contract agreement with Yates on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Mon, Jan 20, 2025

7:20 PM - Brandon Eisert (TOR) was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

6:29 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Saturday at the Convention fan event that Suzuki will be the team's designated hitter "a lot" this season, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:22 PM - Curt Casali (ATL) signed Casali to a minor-league contract Jan. 17 that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

5:12 PM - Trevor Richards (CHC) Cubs signed Richards to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

1:53 PM - Alex Young (CIN) Reds signed Young to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

1:47 PM - Ryder Ryan (PIT) Pirates re-signed Ryan to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

1:44 PM - Chasen Shreve (ATL) signed Shreve to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

1:37 PM - Austin Davis (SD) Padres re-signed Davis to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

1:33 PM - Joey Lucchesi (SF) Giants signed Lucchesi to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

12:29 PM - Anthony Santander (TOR) Blue Jays have agreed to a contract with Santander, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

9:54 AM - Masyn Winn (STL) said during the Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up fan event Sunday that he's hoping to steal 30 to 40 bases this season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

9:34 AM - Jordan Walker (STL) has been working with new Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown this offseason on rediscovering the swing he had prior to the 2024 season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

9:12 AM - Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from professional baseball Sunday.

12:16 AM - Chad Wallach (TEX) signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Sunday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Sun, Jan 19, 2025

3:32 PM - Matthew Liberatore (STL) said Sunday that he'll build up as a starter during spring training, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

11:01 AM - Tanner Scott (LAD) agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jan 18, 2025

7:27 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) (elbow) has not resumed throwing or hitting, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

12:24 PM - Harold Castro (KC) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training.

11:33 AM - Anthony Misiewicz (MIN) signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Saturday and was invited to spring training, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Fri, Jan 17, 2025

7:05 PM - Dylan Campbell (PHI) Dodgers traded Campbell to the Phillies on Friday in exchange for international bonus pool space, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

6:56 PM - Andrew Knizner (WSH) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday and received an invitation to spring training, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

6:29 PM - Roki Sasaki (LAD) agreed to terms on a contract with the Dodgers on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

5:00 PM - Nick Kurtz Athletics have extended Kurtz an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

4:46 PM - Will Klein Athletics designated Klein for assignment Friday.

4:29 PM - Jose Leclerc Athletics signed Leclerc to a one-year, $10 million contract Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

3:15 PM - Shintaro Fujinami (SEA) Mariners signed Fujinami to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

3:09 PM - A.J. Minter (NYM) Mets signed Minter (hip) to a two-year, $22 million contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

2:51 PM - Nick Raposo (SEA) Mariners outrighted Raposo to Triple-A Tacoma.

2:35 PM - Livan Soto (BAL) Orioles outrighted Soto to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

2:03 PM - Chase Shugart (PIT) Pirates acquired Shugart from the Red Sox on Friday in exchange for Matt McShane, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

2:00 PM - Allan Winans (ATL) designated Winans for assignment Friday.

1:58 PM - Amos Willingham (ATL) claimed Willingham off waivers from the Nationals on Friday.

12:14 PM - J.B. Bukauskas (MIL) Brewers designated Bukauskas for assignment Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

12:10 PM - Elvin Rodriguez (MIL) Brewers signed Rodriguez to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

12:00 PM - Jarren Duran (BOS) Red Sox and Duran avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.75 million contract with an $8 million club option for 2026 on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

11:51 AM - Myles Straw (TOR) Blue Jays acquired Straw, cash considerations and international bonus pool space from the Guardians on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

11:19 AM - Cam Smith (HOU) Astros have extended Smith an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

11:10 AM - Luisangel Acuna (NYM) is expected to compete for the Mets' third-base job during spring training, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

11:03 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) is expected to compete for the Mets' third base job during spring training, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

News supplied by Rotowire