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G. Soto - RP

DET

Soto hit 98 mph on the radar gun Tuesday and has looked impressive to begin camp, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

After a strong showing in the Dominican winter league, where he allowed just one run and struck out 16 across 11 innings of work, Soto seems to be carrying over some momentum. The 25-year-old lefty showed flashes last year out of the bullpen, posting a 3.93 ERA in 34 innings of relief, and he could earn more high leverage work this season.

Added Feb 18 7:39 pm (EST)

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C. Hernández - 2B

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Indians have re-signed second baseman Cesar Hernandez, pending a physical.

Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base was first to note that the two sides were close. No word yet on the specifics of the new contract. With Hernandez coming back, this could be a sign that the Indians want to try the recently-acquired Amed Rosario in the outfield. Hernandez, 30, batted .283/.355/.408 with three home runs and 20 RBI over 58 games during the 2020 campaign.

Added 10:06 am (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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T. Bauer - SP

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Mets have offered free agent right-hander Trevor Bauer a contract which would make him baseball's highest-paid player by average annual value (AAV).

The specifics aren't known, but the deal would be "much shorter in length" than Gerrit Cole's nine-year, $324 million contract with the Yankees, which gives him the current record of $36 million AAV. Nightengale reports that the Mets made the offer in "recent weeks" and have stayed in close contact while evaluating his social media history and the potential fallout involved given Jared Porter's recent dismissal for sending illicit text messages to a female reporter. If the deal is completed, it would likely push the Mets past the $210 million luxury tax threshold. Nightengale writes that the team is still considering other options, but that they look like the "clear favorites" to land Bauer at this time.

Added 9:03 am (EST)

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B. Mitchell - SP

CWS

Phillies signed RHP Bryan Mitchell to a minor league contract.

Mitchell spent last season at the alternate site for the White Sox, but he's previously pitched for the Padres and Yankees. There's a connection here with Joe Girardi from his time in New York, so it makes sense that he found a home here. The 29-year-old will offer some bullpen depth for Philly.

Added 9:00 am (EST)

Jayson Stark on Twitter

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Y. Puig - RF

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Marlins are not in on free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig.

Puig has been tied to Miami by multiple outlets -- and the Marlins reportedly offered him an incentive-driven deal a year ago -- but it seems that ship has now sailed. The 30-year-old essentially missed the entire 2020 MLB season after reaching a tentative agreement with the Braves in July and then promptly coming down with COVID-19. He did play well in limited action in the Dominican Winter League and put up a decent .785 OPS with 24 home runs, 84 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and 76 runs scored over 149 games with the Reds and Indians in 2019.

Added 12:37 am (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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M. Tanaka - SP

According to Sankei Sports in Japan, free agent right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is in talks with the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball.

There has been chatter for weeks now that Tanaka might really head back to his native country, and the Yankees' recent acquisitions of starting pitchers Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon might have spurred that consideration even further. Rakuten is set to open spring training next week, so these reported negotiations between Tanaka and his former NPB team could move quickly. The 32-year-old registered a 3.56 ERA, 1.167 WHIP, and 44/8 K/BB ratio over 48 innings (10 starts) for New York during MLB's condensed 2020 campaign.

Added Yesterday 10:18 pm (EST)

Sankei Sports

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C. Hinojosa - SS

MIL

Astros signed INF C.J. Hinojosa to a minor league contract.

Hinojosa, 26, spent last year playing in the independent Constellation Energy League and slashed just .222/.306/.302 in 22 games. He is a native of Houston and went to the University of Texas at Austin.

Added Yesterday 9:00 pm (EST)

Robert Murray on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

HOU

Astros re-signed OF Michael Brantley to a two-year, $32 million contract.

Brantley drew strong interest this winter from a number of other teams, most notably the Blue Jays, but he ultimately decided to return to Houston on a deal that looks extremely similar to the one he signed there two offseasons ago. The 33-year-old boasts a .309/.370/.497 batting line with 27 home runs and 112 RBI over his last 194 games since the beginning of 2019 and should remain a reliable high-OBP presence in the heart of the Astros' lineup. He spent a lot of time at DH last summer, but the hope is that Yordan Alvarez (knees) will be back in the fold to handle that role in 2021, with Brantley commanding the majority of the starts in left field.

Added Yesterday 6:34 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 Yesterday 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.

Added Yesterday 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.

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.

Added Yesterday 1:38 pm (EST)

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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 Yesterday 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 Yesterday 12:38 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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C. Hernández - 2B

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Indians have re-signed second baseman Cesar Hernandez, pending a physical.

Added 10:06 am (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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T. Bauer - SP

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Mets have offered free agent right-hander Trevor Bauer a contract which would make him baseball's highest-paid player by average annual value (AAV).

Added 9:03 am (EST)

USA Today

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B. Mitchell - SP

CWS

Phillies signed RHP Bryan Mitchell to a minor league contract.

Added 9:00 am (EST)

Jayson Stark on Twitter

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Y. Puig - RF

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Marlins are not in on free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig.

Added 12:37 am (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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M. Tanaka - SP

According to Sankei Sports in Japan, free agent right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is in talks with the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Added Yesterday 10:18 pm (EST)

Sankei Sports

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C. Hinojosa - SS

MIL

Astros signed INF C.J. Hinojosa to a minor league contract.

Added Yesterday 9:00 pm (EST)

Robert Murray on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

HOU

Astros re-signed OF Michael Brantley to a two-year, $32 million contract.

Added Yesterday 6:34 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.

Added Yesterday 2:59 pm (EST)

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