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S. Oberg - RP

COL

Oberg (arm) signed a three-year, $13 million extension with the Rockies on Wednesday that includes an $8 million club option for 2023, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Oberg missed most of the second half of last season with blood clots in his right arm, but he recorded a career-best 2.25 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP over 56 innings prior to the injury. The right-hander expressed confidence that he will be fully ready for spring training, and the extension should allow him to potentially compete for the closer's job in 2020.

Added Dec 11 5:25 pm (EST)

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J. Hudson - C

SEA

Pirates signed C Joe Hudson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Hudson became a free agent in October after spending the 2020 season with the Mariners. The 29-year-old is 5-for-30 (.167) over just 18 career games in the majors and will give the Pirates some depth behind the plate heading into camp.

Added 2:59 pm (EST)

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T. Bauer - SP

Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports that the Mets "continue to be engaged" on free agent starter Trevor Bauer.

Martino adds that an agreement is not close and other clubs are involved. Still, the Mets' interest appears to be real. Signing Bauer could push the Mets up against the $210 million luxury tax threshold, but that might not be much of a setback for new owner Steve Cohen. After all, it has been treated as a salary cap by MLB teams when in reality it's not that at all. The question is whether the Mets feel adding a talented pitcher like Bauer would be worth the public blowback when they could spend their cash to add a center fielder, a reliever, and an extra infielder, fitting with their needs. Stay tuned.

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F. German - SP

NYY

Red Sox acquired RHP Frank German from the Yankees in the Adam Ottavino trade.

Ottavino is the big name here, but given Boston will pay most of the money left on his deal, odds are they wouldn't have done this one without landing an interesting prospect. German, 23, was a fourth-round pick of the Yankees in 2018 and holds a 3.56 ERA with 128 strikeouts and 44 walks over his first 111 1/3 innings in pro ball. He throws hard, but he'll have to make progress with his control to avoid a move to the bullpen.

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A. Ottavino - RP

NYY

Red Sox acquired RHPs Adam Ottavino and Frank German and cash considerations from the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

It's a pure cash-dump for the Yankees, who are looking to stay under the $210 luxury tax threshold while adding some other pieces. Brett Gardner is one possibility. Ottavino is still owed $8 million this season and a $3 million signing bonus which is deferred to 2022, but Boston will cover most of that. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Yankees are paying just $850,00 as part of the trade. As for the Red Sox, they managed to buy a prospect as well as a pitcher who is capable of a rebound. Ottavino could very well be saving games for Boston this season. And if he bounces back, he could be an interesting trade chip in the final year of his deal.

Added 1:21 pm (EST)

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J. Turner - 3B

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Dodgers "remain optimistic" they can re-sign third baseman Justin Turner.

The Dodgers have been mentioned throughout, but Heyman writes that they'd prefer a two-year deal while Turner wants more in what could be his final major contract. One report earlier this month suggested he wants a four-year deal, which sounds like a stretch for a 36-year-old. Heyman writes that Turner has four possibilities at the moment, including the Blue Jays.

Added 12:38 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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J. Bradley Jr. - CF

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox are still interested in free agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

The Red Sox have kept Bradley on their radar, but they've only recently become aggressive in regard to player movement. Odds are his market will accelerate in the coming days. Bradley has also been connected to the Mets, Phillies, and Astros.

Added 12:36 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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A. Ottavino - RP

NYY

Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports that the Red Sox are acquiring Adam Ottavino from the Yankees.

Yes, the rare Yankees/Red Sox trade. It appears the main motivation for the Yankees was freeing up the cash, as Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox are set to pick up most of what's owed to Ottavino ($8 million in 2021, $3 million deferred) for the remainder of his deal. Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Yankees are kicking in $850,000. Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York will also send prospect right-hander Frank German to Boston, so the Red Sox are essentially buying a prospect while buying low on a reliever. Ottavino, 35, posted a rough 5.89 ERA over 24 relief appearances in 2020, but he's obviously capable of better. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the Yankees will receive a player to be named later or cash considerations in return.

Added 11:59 am (EST)

Lindsey Adler on Twitter

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A. Simmons - SS

Howard Eskin of 94 WIP and Fox 29 TV reports that the Phillies are interested in free agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network confirms the report and adds that the Blue Jays and Reds are also interested. According to Eskin, the Phillies are looking to add someone on a one-year deal. Of course, Didi Gregorius is still out there, as well as Marcus Semien. Among the three available shortstop, Simmons might be the most likely to be amenable to a one-year deal in hopes of recouping his value. The 31-year-old slashed .297/.346/.356 across 127 plate appearances last season with the Angels before opting out in September due to COVID-19 concerns.

Added 11:51 am (EST)

Howard Eskin on Twitter

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T. Cingrani - RP

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that free agent left-hander Tony Cingrani will throw for teams on February 1.

Cingrani failed to latch on with a team last year after requiring labrum surgery in 2019. The 31-year-old last pitched for the Dodgers in 2018, posting a 4.76 ERA with 36 strikeouts and six walks in 22 2/3 relief innings. He might have to settle for a spring training invite somewhere.

Added 10:35 am (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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B. Gardner - LF

Jack Curry of YES Network reports that the Yankees recently "rekindled conversations" with free agent outfielder Brett Gardner.

Curry writes that the two sides got in touch after the recently completed deal for D.J. LeMahieu. Gardner probably wouldn't have a regular role at this point, but he still offers value as a left-handed batter who can play all across the outfield. The Yankees declined Gardner's $10 million option for 2021 after the 37-year-old batted just .223/.354/.392 during the truncated 2020 campaign. He's spent his entire 13-year major league career in pinstripes.

Added 10:32 am (EST)

Jack Curry on Twitter

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J. Wilson - RP

Jon Heyman of MLB Network believes that the Mets may turn to Justin Wilson after failing to sign Brad Hand.

The Mets were considered serious contenders -- at one point possibly the favorite -- to sign Hand at one point, but reports indicate that he'll be heading to Washington and the Nationals. Wilson appeared in 68 games over the last two years, and he registered a 2.91 ERA and 67/28 K/BB ratio in 58 2/3 innings. He'd be a bridge to Edwin Diaz if he did return to the Mets.

Added Yesterday 8:40 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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B. Hand - RP

WSH

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Nationals have signed Brad Hand to a one-year, $10.5 million contract.

As Passan points out in his report, he gets more than the $10 million option that Cleveland declined at the end of the 2020 season. Jesse Daugherty notes that the deal is pending a physical, and does not contain any options or incentives. The left-hander will serve as the stopper for the Nationals after leading MLB in saves in 2020 with 16, and he posted an excellent 2.05 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 29/4 K/BB ratio in his 22 innings over the truncated campaign. He'll be a strong fantasy option in 2021, and the most reliable closer that Washington has had in a while, with all due respect to the other options they've had.

Added Yesterday 7:31 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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J. Hudson - C

SEA

Pirates signed C Joe Hudson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

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T. Bauer - SP

Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports that the Mets "continue to be engaged" on free agent starter Trevor Bauer.

Added 2:00 pm (EST)

SNY.tv

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F. German - SP

NYY

Red Sox acquired RHP Frank German from the Yankees in the Adam Ottavino trade.

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A. Ottavino - RP

NYY

Red Sox acquired RHPs Adam Ottavino and Frank German and cash considerations from the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Added 1:21 pm (EST)

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J. Turner - 3B

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Dodgers "remain optimistic" they can re-sign third baseman Justin Turner.

Added 12:38 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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J. Bradley Jr. - CF

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox are still interested in free agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

Added 12:36 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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A. Ottavino - RP

NYY

Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports that the Red Sox are acquiring Adam Ottavino from the Yankees.

Added 11:59 am (EST)

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A. Simmons - SS

Howard Eskin of 94 WIP and Fox 29 TV reports that the Phillies are interested in free agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons.

Added 11:51 am (EST)

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