The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract worth a reported $48 million.

The deal also reportedly includes an opt-out after the 2016 season.

Kazmir, 31, was traded to the Houston Astros in July amid his second season with the Oakland Athletics.

The Baltimore Orioles aren't believed to be serious contenders to sign Yoenis Cespedes at this point.

"I checked around yesterday and didn't get the sense that the Orioles are remotely close to a deal. I'm told by one source that a contract proposal hasn't even been presented to ownership," writes Roch Kubatko of MASN.

Baltimore certainly isn't going to pay Cespedes well north of $100 million, which is what he was projected to receive at the start of free agency.

The Chicago White Sox have added a pair of infielders this offseason, but they haven't closed the door on re-signing Alexei Ramirez.

Ramirez, 34, is still a free agent. The belief is that the White Sox will use the rest of their budget on an outfielder.

If the season started today, Tyler Saladino would be the starting shortstop, according to Rick Hahn. That could change if they opt to bring back Ramirez.

The Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with Stephen Drew, according to a report.

Drew will turn 33 a few weeks before Opening Day.

He hit .201/.271/.381 in 131 games with the New York Yankees in 2015.

Alex Gordon has denied a CBS Sports report that the Kansas City Royals have "no chance" to re-sign him.

Gordon told the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World Herald on Monday there was "no truth," to the report that the Royals have no chance to sign him.

"Right now I'm unemployed and I pay an agent 4 percent to make the calls, take the calls and let me know what's going on," he said.

The Royals drafted Gordon second overall in 2005.

"Right now I'm talking with a lot of teams," Gordon said. "I just want to make the best decision for me and my family."

Gordon added: "The Royals are still in the mix. I know what's going on behind the scenes, and I'm dealing with it the best I can."

The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox have emerged as the leaders to sign Yoenis Cespedes, according to a report.

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels are also reportedly in the mix and the Texas Rangers are monitoring the situation.

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a Minor League contract with Eric Young, Jr.

Young will receive a $1 million salary plus incentives if he makes the big league roster, according to a report.

The 30-year-old spent the 2015 season with the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, hitting just .153/.217/.247 in 94 Major League plate appearances.

The Chicago White Sox remain active and are in the market for a free-agent outfielder.

Alex Gordon and Yoenis Cespedes are among the options for Chicago.

Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra has been granted free agency, according to a report.

Sierra, 24, is now free to sign with any team without restriction. He is not subject to the international spending limitations.

While there is no evidence that the Detroit Tigers will pursue Yoenis Cespedes, the perception around baseball is that the club is in the mix to sign the free-agent outfielder.

Reports have indicated that the price to sign Cespedes is dropping as the offseason progresses.

Al Avila has not said anything pointing to an acquisition, ruling out a big signing in leftfield "at this point" during the winter meetings and two weeks later saying, "I think we've made all of our big moves."