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S. Tolleson - RP

TEX

Tolleson announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday.

Tolleson, who hasn't pitched in the majors since July of 2016, recently suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, prompting the soon-to-be 31-year-old to call it quits rather than continue rehabbing. The right-hander spent parts of five seasons with the Dodgers and Rangers, compiling a career 3.92 ERA to go with 46 saves across 218 innings.

Added Yesterday 5:19 pm (EST)

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E. Skoglund - SP

Skoglund received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for multiple performance-enhancing substances, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

Skoglund was in the running for the team's final rotation spot before testing positive for both Ostarine and Ligandrol, a pair of selective androgen receptor modulators. The southpaw will now miss the entire first half of the season, and his role once he returns remains uncertain. Across 14 appearances with the big club in 2018 (13 starts), Skoglund notched a 5.14 ERA and 6.3 K/9 across 70 innings.

Added Yesterday 5:10 pm (EST)

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C. Granderson - RF

MIL

Granderson fully intends to continue his playing career in 2019, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Granderson is set to turn 38 years old in March and doesn't offer much defensive value these days, but he was still a major weapon against right-handed pitching in 2018, slashing .247/.355/.444 (119 wRC+) across 375 plate appearances with the Blue Jays and Brewers. He shouldn't have much trouble landing a minor-league deal or one-year contract later this winter once some of the bigger free agents have come off the board.

Added Yesterday 4:42 pm (EST)

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E. Herrera - 2B

Herrera retired from baseball to become a coach for High-A Rancho Cucamonga in the Dodgers' system Wednesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Herrera spent parts of four years in the big leagues, posting a .253/.306/.360 slash line in 223 games for the Dodgers and Brewers. He'd been out of affiliated baseball since 2016, spending two years in Japan and another in Mexico.

Added Yesterday 4:28 pm (EST)

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T. Locastro - 2B

ARI

Locastro was traded from the Yankees to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Ronald Roman and cash considerations.

Locastro had been acquired for a low-minors pitcher and cash by the Yankees earlier this offseason and has now been flipped for a similar offer after losing his spot on the 40-man roster to DJ LeMahieu. He spent the last four years in the Dodgers' organization, cracking the big-league roster for just 21 games and going 2-for-11 at the plate. He could spend some time as a utility player in the majors this season but is unlikely to play a significant role.

Added Yesterday 4:25 pm (EST)

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W. Flores - 1B

ARI

Flores agreed to a one-year deal with a club option with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Flores is unlikely to be an everyday starter in Arizona but will have the opportunity for frequent at-bats in an infield which includes a number of similar players. None of Jake Lamb, Ketel Marte, Eduardo Escobar or Nick Ahmed will be confused with a star player, but all can provide competent performances, so Flores isn't there to plug any particular hole. His best shot for frequent playing time could come at second base if Arizona elects to try Marte out in center field. With a respectable .262/.303/.424 career slash line (good for a 99 wRC+) and the ability to play second and third base, the 27-year-old Flores won't hurt the Diamondbacks or fantasy owners, but he also doesn't provide a whole lot of reason to get excited.

Added Yesterday 3:28 pm (EST)

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I. Clarkin - RP

CHI

Clarkin was claimed off waivers by the Cubs from the White Sox on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Clarkin was a roster casualty on the South Side when the Sox signed Kelvin Herrera. He's changed teams three times this offseason without ever leaving town, heading from the White Sox to the Cubs and back in November and going back north again now. The 23-year-old is coming off a season in which he posted an unimpressive 4.98 ERA at the Double-A level, so it's no surprise that his roster spot isn't secure.

Added Yesterday 3:15 pm (EST)

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L. Avilán - RP

NYM

Avilan has a good chance to make the Mets' Opening Day roster according to general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Avilan was only given a minor-league deal, but his numbers agree with the idea that he'll have a good shot. The lefty has recorded an ERA below 3.80 for three straight seasons and looks even better by FIP, where his mark has been below 3.10 in each of those years.

Added Yesterday 2:37 pm (EST)

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C. Tilson - LF

CWS

Tilson cleared waivers Wednesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Tilson didn't take advantage of his major-league opportunities last season, showing a complete lack of pop while posting a .264/.331/.292 line in 41 games. That wasn't enough for another team to give him a 40-man roster spot, though he could still end up with another chance in Chicago if an injury crisis strikes the outfield.

Added Yesterday 1:54 pm (EST)

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T. Matzek - SP

ARI

Matzek signed a minor-league contract with Arizona on Tuesday, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

Matzek has made 24 starts and one relief appearance in the big leagues, though none have come since 2015. The southpaw has been out of affiliated baseball since 2016. Last season with the Texas AirHogs of the independent American Association, he threw 88.2 innings with an unimpressive 5.89 ERA.

Added Jan 15 10:45 pm (EST)

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P. Bridwell - SP

LAA

Bridwell was designated for assignment by the Angels on Tuesday to make room for new acquisition John Curtiss, who was picked up in a trade from the Twins.

Bridwell had already been DFA'd once by the Angels this offseason back in November. That time, he was claimed by the Yankees, only to be DFA'd again less than a month later and reacquired by his old team. It remains to be seen whether he'll land with another team this time around.

Added Jan 15 9:24 pm (EST)

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J. Curtiss - RP

LAA

Curtiss was traded from the Twins to the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league infielder Daniel Ozoria.

Curtiss was cast off the Twins' 40-man roster Monday after Minnesota signed Blake Parker. The righty has thrown 15 major-league innings over the last two innings, allowing 12 runs, though his 2.77 ERA in 55.1 frames at the Triple-A level last season gives at least some reason for optimism. He'll be competing for one of the final bullpen spots in Los Angeles. Parker Bridwell was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Added Jan 15 9:19 pm (EST)

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S. Tolleson - RP

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Tolleson announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday.

Added Yesterday 5:19 pm (EST)

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E. Skoglund - SP

Skoglund received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for multiple performance-enhancing substances, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

Added Yesterday 5:10 pm (EST)

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C. Granderson - RF

MIL

Granderson fully intends to continue his playing career in 2019, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Added Yesterday 4:42 pm (EST)

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E. Herrera - 2B

Herrera retired from baseball to become a coach for High-A Rancho Cucamonga in the Dodgers' system Wednesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Added Yesterday 4:28 pm (EST)

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T. Locastro - 2B

ARI

Locastro was traded from the Yankees to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Ronald Roman and cash considerations.

Added Yesterday 4:25 pm (EST)

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W. Flores - 1B

ARI

Flores agreed to a one-year deal with a club option with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Added Yesterday 3:28 pm (EST)

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I. Clarkin - RP

CHI

Clarkin was claimed off waivers by the Cubs from the White Sox on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Added Yesterday 3:15 pm (EST)

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L. Avilán - RP

NYM

Avilan has a good chance to make the Mets' Opening Day roster according to general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Added Yesterday 2:37 pm (EST)

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