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B. Moss - DH

Update: Royals will sign Brandon Moss to a two-year contract worth $12 million.

Moss figures to be a nice movable piece for the Royals, who can platoon and play some DH. The veteran did hit 28 home runs in 2016, but his .225/.300/.484 line made it a costly 28 for owners. He could be a late round target in deeper leagues and monoleagues since he figures to see regular at bats.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 29 1:10 pm (EST)

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B. Moss - DH

Royals and Brandon Moss are close on a contract agreement.

Last season Moss played in 128 games where he played 64 at first base and 72 in the outfield. He batted .225 with 28 home runs and 67 RBIs. Moss is 33 years old and made $8.25 million a season ago.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 29 12:42 pm (EST)

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E. Butler - RP

TEX

Rockies have designated Eddie Butler for assignment.

Last season with the Rockies, Butler was a little disappointing. He had an ERA of 6.96 in 54 1/3 innings. He made nine starts and three relief appearances before being sent down to Triple -A.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 10:43 am (EST)

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J. Hwang - 3B

Giants have signed Jae-gyun Hwang to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.

The 29-year-old was an absolute beast in the Korean Baseball Organization last season. He had a batting average of .330 with 26 home runs, 104 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases. He will make $1.5 million and if he has a solid spring he could earn a roster spot on the Giants opening day roster.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 9:58 am (EST)

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G. Holland - RP

WSH

Greg Holland has passed his physical making his one-year deal with Colorado official.

With the deal being official, Holland gets a guaranteed $7 million with the Rockies. The deal also includes non-closing incentives which make the total $10 million. Holland is coming off of Tommy John surgery and if he isn't ready by the start of the season then expect Adam Ottavino to close comes until Holland is ready to return.

Analysis: Mitchell Renz

Added Jan 28 9:06 am (EST)

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Z. Rosscup - RP

Cubs announced Zac Rosscup as a non-roster invitee to major league spring training.

Rosscup pitched in 2015 for the Cubs, going 2-1 with a 4.39 ERA over 33 games out of the bullpen. He will be competing for a bullpen role come Spring Training.

Analysis: Jon Impemba

Added Jan 27 10:28 pm (EST)

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I. Davis - 1B

Dodgers signed Ike Davis to a minor league contract.

Davis was once a promising power hitting prospect for the Mets but his days as a fantasy contributor are likely long gone unless he finds his power stroke against right handed pitching again.

Analysis: Jon Impemba

Added Jan 27 10:25 pm (EST)

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K. Medlen - SP

ARI

Kris Medlen has signed a minor league deal with the Braves.

In 2012-13, Medlen enjoyed his finest stretch as a pro, and it happened to come in Braves uniform. While it is unreasonable to expect those numbers, Medlen could work his way back to the majors, but does not figure to be much of a contributor. Since having two Tommy John surgeries, he has yet to find that old form.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 27 8:28 pm (EST)

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I. Davis - 1B

Dodgers signed Ike Davis to a minor league contract.

Davis, who hit 32 home runs for the Mets back in 2012, has struggled mightily in his past four seasons as he's played a total of 82 Major League games since 2014. He last played for the Yankees where he made 15 plate appearances in 2016. He is unlikely to make the Dodgers roster at any point this season but stranger things have happened. He'd have to really show the team's staff that he's recaptured his swing that he had back in the early 2010s with the Mets.

Analysis: Alex Gormley

Added Jan 27 5:36 pm (EST)

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K. Medlen - SP

ARI

Braves will bring back Kris Medlen on a Minor League deal.

Medlen, who pitched with the Braves from 2009-2013, will be signed by Atlanta to a minor league deal in the near future. Medlen ended up having Tommy John surgery back in 2014 and missed the entire season and he also struggled with rotator cuff issues last season with the Royals. Over the past three seasons, Medlen has pitched in just 21 games at the Major League level. He's shown the ability to be a key contributor as a starter if he can stay healthy, and the Braves have decided to roll the dice on bringing him back into the fold. This represents a great low-risk, high-reward move for Atlanta.

Analysis: Alex Gormley

Added Jan 27 3:39 pm (EST)

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J. Aguilar - 1B

MIL

Indians have designated Jesus Aguilar for assignment.

Aguilar had a fairly lackluster 2016 in Triple-A and saw just six plate appearances while getting in nine games for the Indians. The team will now have 10 days to move him or Aguilar can accept an assignment to the minors.

Analysis: Nate Miller

Added Jan 27 9:08 am (EST)

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R. Shaffer - 3B

MIL

Richie Shaffer was claimed off waivers by the Indians.

Since being a first round pick by the Rays in 2012, Shaffer has failed to impress at the Major-League level. His career .213 average is evidence of that, and he is not a favorite to make the Indians roster for Opening Day. That is if he sticks on their roster that long.

Analysis: Ron Rigney

Added Jan 26 9:05 pm (EST)

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J. Choi - 1B

Choi was removed from Friday's game against the Blue Jays due to a sore left knee, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored prior to leaving the game with a knee issue. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information on his availability is revealed.

Added Yesterday 11:49 pm (EST)

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K. Wong - 2B

STL

Wong was removed from Friday's game against the Giants because of cramping.

Given the nature of the issue, Wong shouldn't be forced to miss much if any time. He'll be considered day-to-day heading into Saturday's contest.

Added Yesterday 11:46 pm (EST)

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W. Chen - SP

MIA

Chen struck out eight in seven scoreless innings Friday against the Reds, allowing three hits and no walks in a no-decision.

Chen had a fantastic outing Friday but was locked in a pitcher's duel against the Reds' Luis Castillo. Since the beginning of August, Chen has gone 3-3 with a 2.53 ERA in eight starts, recording 48 strikeouts in 46.1 innings. The left-hander sports a 4.66 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 25 starts on the year. He'll take on the Nationals in his next start in Washington.

Added Yesterday 11:27 pm (EST)

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L. Castillo - SP

CIN

Castillo struck out five in 8.1 scoreless innings Friday against the Marlins, allowing five hits and one walk in a no-decision.

Castillo was outstanding in Friday's outing, allowing just one extra-base hit while throwing 73 of 102 pitches for strikes. In his last 10 starts, Castillo has thrown six quality starts and three of those have been scoreless outings. On the season the young right-hander has a 4.30 ERA and 1.22 WHIP to go along with a 165:49 K:BB in 169.2 innings. His next scheduled start will be a matchup with the Pirates at home.

Added Yesterday 11:24 pm (EST)

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R. Núñez - 3B

BAL

Nunez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Friday's 8-10 loss to the Yankees.

Nunez went deep in the eighth inning to cut the deficit to three, but New York would escape with a two-run victory. The 24-year-old is slashing .243/.307/.386 through 65 games with the regular season winding down.

Added Yesterday 11:19 pm (EST)

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D. Betances - RP

NYY

Betances logged the save Friday against the Orioles, tossing a scoreless ninth inning while allowing one hit and striking out one.

Betances gave up a one-out single, but he managed to retire the final two batters to preserve the victory. He's managed to string together two scoreless outings since blowing a save Sunday against Toronto, and he'll handle mid-to-high-leverage situations down the stretch of the regular season as the Yankees head into the playoffs.

Added Yesterday 11:17 pm (EST)

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A. Hicks - CF

NYY

Hicks went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and four runs scored Friday in the win over Baltimore.

Hicks launched a two-run home run in the fourth inning to cap off a four-run frame, handing the Yankees a 6-0 lead. Following Friday's performance, he's hit safely in five straight games, going 7-for-19 with four extra-base hits and five RBI over that stretch. Hicks owns a .247/.369/.460 slash line through 131 games in 2018.

Added Yesterday 11:16 pm (EST)

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D. Gregorius - SS

NYY

Gregorius went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Friday against the Orioles.

Gregorius kicked off the scoring in the first inning with a two-run blast over the fence in right field. He sits with 55 extra-base hits, 86 RBI and 10 stolen bases through 131 games in 2018. He'll continue to serve as a key cog in New York's offense heading into the postseason.

Added Yesterday 11:16 pm (EST)

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