At 12-24, the Houston Astros occupy last place in the American League West.

The club is on pace for more than 100 losses, something that could lead them to sell at the trade deadline.

However, general manager Dana Brown isn't ready to entertain the idea.

"No," he said on MLB Network. "No, I can't envision that. This ballclub is too good." 

Pete Alonso is in what could be his final season with the New York Mets.

The first baseman, 29, is hitting .212/.297/.445 with nine home runs in 155 plate appearances this season.

A few weeks ago, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns admitted Alonso reaching free agency is "the most likely outcome." The two sides have reportedly had talks on an extension over the years.

"I'm not particularly thinking about that right now," Alonso said.

"I love the city I play in. I consider myself a New Yorker," he added. "I have a great relationship with guys on the team obviously. And I think I have a great relationship with people in the front office and Steve as well. We'll see what happens this winter. It's a big question mark. For me, right now, I'm just focusing on doing what I can to help us win every day."

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with Aaron Sanchez on a Minor League deal, according to a report.

Sanchez returns to the club that drafted him with the 34th overall pick in 2010.

The 31-year-old spent last season in Triple-A between the Minnesota and Arizona systems.

Before he signed a four-year, $53 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, Shota Imanaga drew interest from the Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox, according to a report.

A previous report stated that the Red Sox offered Imanaga a two-year deal with $26 million in guaranteed money with vesting options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

The Colorado Rockies have signed Tyler Danish to a Minor League deal.

The right-hander has been assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Danish had just signed with the Mexican League's Olmecas de Tabasco last week. He started once, tossing six innings of one-run ball with four strikeouts and two walks.

Johnny Cueto has signed a Minor League deal with the Texas Rangers.

Cueto, 38, wants to pitch in his 17th Major League season.

The right-hander made 13 appearances (10 starts) for the Miami Marlins last season and 25 appearances (24 starts) for the Chicago White Sox in 2022. He finished the last of his six seasons with the San Francisco Giants in 2021.

Cueto is expected to report to the club's training complex in Surprise, Arizona.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have released Jace Peterson.

The move was expected after the Diamondbacks designated Peterson for assignment last week.

Arizona acquired Peterson in a mid-season trade with the Oakland Athletics last summer. The 33-year-old is still due what remains of this season's $5 million salary. The A's agreed to pay $2 million of that sum as part of last summer's trade, while Arizona is on the hook for the other $3 million.

Veteran left fielder Tommy Pham is closing in on a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox, a source told ESPN on Sunday, confirming multiple reports.

The deal is not done, sources said, but it is expected to be finalized.

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has been charged with five misdemeanors in the wake of his September arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

The charges, filed to Los Angeles Superior Court by the city attorney's office Monday, include one count of spousal battery, one count of false imprisonment, one count of assault and two counts of domestic battery involving dating relationship, a spokesperson for the city attorney's office confirmed to ESPN.

Urias, currently a free agent, is scheduled to be arraigned May 2.

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a contract extension with outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, according to reports.

Rafaela, who has appeared in just 38 Major League games, receives an eight-year, $50 million deal. Pending a physical, he'll be tied to the Red Sox through the 2031 season.

Rafaela won the starting job in center field in spring training but can also play shortstop.