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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.

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.

Added Jan 29 12:42 pm (EST)

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E. Butler - RP

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.

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.

Added Jan 28 9:58 am (EST)

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G. Holland - RP

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.

Added Jan 28 9:06 am (EST)

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Z. Rosscup - RP

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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.

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.

Added Jan 27 10:25 pm (EST)

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K. Medlen - SP

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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.

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.

Added Jan 27 5:36 pm (EST)

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K. Medlen - SP

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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.

Added Jan 27 3:39 pm (EST)

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J. Aguilar - 1B

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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.

Added Jan 27 9:08 am (EST)

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R. Shaffer - 3B

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.

Added Jan 26 9:05 pm (EST)

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C. Biggio - 3B

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Cavan Biggio (hand) remains out of the lineup Sunday.

The 26-year-old left Thursday's game with pain in his right hand is considered day-to-day at this point.

Added 12:21 pm (EST)

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C. Mazza - RP

Rays recalled RHP Chris Mazza from the team's alternate training site.

Mazza will replace Collin McHugh (back) on the Rays roster. The 31-year-old has allowed 10 earned runs over 7 2/3 innings this season with three strikeouts and four walks.

Added 12:04 pm (EST)

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C. McHugh - RP

Rays placed RHP Collin McHugh on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain.

The right-hander was off to a brutal start this season with a 10.13 ERA and 2.44 WHIP through 5 1/3 innings with five strikeouts. It's difficult to tell if this is a lower back strain to a "lower back strain," but either way Chris Mazza has been recalled to replace McHugh on the Rays roster, who has not fared much better.

Added 12:00 pm (EST)

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K. Calhoun - RF

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Kole Calhoun has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Nationals.

Calhoun was listed in the original lineup but was removed for what is rumored to be simply an extra day of rest for the outfielder. Josh Rojas was added to Sunday's lineup and will bat leadoff.

Added 11:56 am (EST)

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S. Akiyama - CF

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Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) could see time in live games as early as this weekend according to Reds manager David Bell.

The Reds outfielder has been practicing running out of the batter's box under the supervision of the team's athletic trainers. Akiyama left a spring training game with a hamstring injury in early March and has been sidelined since, so this is encouraging news. The 32-year-old will be coming back to a logjam in Cincinnati that has been further complicated by the hot start of Tyler Naquin.

Added 11:33 am (EST)

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A. Benintendi - LF

Andrew Benintendi is out of the Royals lineup Sunday.

Benintendi is off to an underwhelming start at the plate batting .216/.286/.275 with 16 strikeouts in 51 at-bats. The 26-year-old will get a breather as the Royals take on left-hander Robbie Ray.

Added 11:30 am (EST)

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C. Sulser - RP

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Orioles recalled RHP Cole Sulser from the team's alternate training site.

It has been an up-and-down year for Sulser, literally. The right-hander has already been demoted twice to the Orioles alternate training site, but will once again join the big league team on Sunday. Sulser has yet to allow a run in the majors this season through three innings with five strikeouts. The 31-year-old will take the spot of Dean Kremer, who was demoted Saturday.

Added 11:24 am (EST)

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A. Swarzak - RP

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Diamondbacks designated RHP Anthony Swarzak for assignment.

The right-hander was off to a rough start in 2021 carrying a 9.64 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 4 2/3 innings. The Diamondbacks recalled J.B. Bukauskas to take Swarzak's place on the roster.

Added 11:18 am (EST)

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