The Major League Baseball Players' Association is upset over the lack of spending this offseason and has taken the step of filing a grievance against the Oakland Athletics, Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays alleging they failed to spend their revenue sharing money.

"Teams are required to spend their revenue-sharing money to improve the on-field product, according to terms of the collective bargaining agreement, though not necessarily on their major-league payroll," writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Major League Baseball responded with a statement to the Times, saying: "We have received the grievance and believe it has no merit."

The MLBPA raised similar concerns back in 2010. That led to the Marlins signing Josh Johnson to a four-year extension worth $38 million.

The Texas Rangers have agreed to a deal with Tim Lincecum, a source has confirmed.

Lincecum, 33, last pitched in the Major Leagues for the Los Angeles Angels in 2016. He went 2-6 with a 9.16 ERA in nine starts.

The right-hander was the National League Cy Young winner in both 2008 and 2009 as a member of the San Francisco Giants.

Clayton Kershaw can become a free agent for the first time in his career at the conclusion of this fall's World Series.

Kershaw's seven-year, $215 million contract includes an opt-clause that can be exercised after the 2018 season.

The Dodgers are already expecting Kershaw to opt out and hit the market and they've had an "open dialogue" with the left-hander regarding the situation.

Jose Bautista remains unsigned, but has interest in signing with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes: "(It) wouldn't be a surprise if [the Rays] seek another right-handed hitter who can play outfield. If so, an interesting option could be Jose Bautista. Now 37, coming off a rough year in Toronto, the longtime Tampa resident is said to be in great shape, focused, able to play corner infield spots and keenly interested in playing for the Rays, presumably knowing it would be for a low salary."

Bautista hit .203/.308/.366 in 686 plates appearances for the Toronto Blue Jays last season.

The New York Yankees have been looking to add depth to their rotation all offseason, but they aren't expected to jump on any of the top remaining starters.

Aaron Boone said on Sunday that Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn "aren't really in play" for the Yankees at the moment. The club doesn't want to spend big or give up draft picks to sign a qualified free agent.

The Yankees are reportedly $15 million under the $197 million luxury tax threshold -- separate from the $10 million they planned to set aside for midseason additions.

The Boston Red Sox will finally introduce J.D. Martinez as a member of the club on Monday.

It took a long time for the two sides to come to terms on a five-year, $110 million deal and another week for the Red Sox to review the results of Martinez's physical.

As the Red Sox reviewed the medical reports, the two sides re-entered talks to add language to the contract for reasons that aren't entirely clear.

Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox had concerns about Martinez's foot.

The Reds have agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent outfielder Ben Revere, according to FanRag Sports.

The deal reportedly would be worth between $1 million and $1.5 million if he makes the team.

Revere, 29, played for the Angels last season, hitting .275 with one home run, 20 RBIs and 21 steals in 109 games.

Free agent reliever Matt Belisle has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians and would get a $1.5 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man big league roster.

Logan Morrison has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Twins, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

The deal includes a vesting option with escalators and performance bonuses and could be worth $16.5 million over two years, the source said.

Morrison, 30, hit .246 with a career-high 38 homers, 85 RBIs and 81 walks in his second season with the Rays.

Detroit agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with left-hander Francisco Liriano, giving the Tigers added pitching depth.

Liriano, 34, was 6-7 with a 5.66 ERA last season. He made 18 starts for Toronto and 20 relief appearances with World Series champion Houston, which acquired him at the July 31 trade deadline. He is 102-99 in a 12-year big league career.

Tigers general manager Al Avila said it has not been decided whether Liriano will start or pitch in relief.