The Royals and Chris Getz have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.05 million contract.

"My scenario wasn't very complicated," Getz said. "Obviously, this is the place I wanted to be and was willing to make it work. They were as well. I’m extremely happy to be back.

"I'm looking forward to coming to spring training prepared to help a team that is making some positive moves."

Getz gets a slight raise from $967,500 after an injury-plagued season that limited him to 64 games.

Derek Jeter appears to have packed on some weight as he recovers from ankle surgery.

He broke his ankle in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tigers.

The New York Post snapped a picture of Jeter in South Beach on Thursday. He is wearing a walking boot and has a noticeable stomach under a blue shirt.

Jeter has been in a non-weight bearing situation and will continue to be until January. That means if he has been able to work out at all, it has been limited to upper body because he can’t put any weight on his left foot.

The Nationals are "definitely shopping Michael Morse a little bit," according to an American League executive.

After years of trying, Washington finally acquired Denard Span in a trade with Minnesota on Thursday.

They could deal Morse, clearing the way to re-sign Adam LaRoche as well.

Talks between the Mets and R.A. Dickey on a long-term contract extension "could heat up really soon," according to a team official.

New York agreed to terms on a seven-year extension with David Wright on Thursday.

Zack Greinke had face-to-face meetings with the Dodgers and Angels this week, according to a source.

Greinke met with the Dodgers on Thursday, but it isn't known exactly when he sat down with the Angels, who acquired him at midseason in a trade with the Brewers.

The Rangers and Nationals are also believed to be pursuing Greinke.

In need of starters, the Angels have acquired Tommy Hanson from the Braves in exchange for Jordan Walden.

Hanson is 45-32 with a 3.61 ERA in four seasons with the Braves.

He is expected to earn about $4 million next season as a first-year arbitration-eligible player.

Walden was the primary closer for the Angels in 2011, but battled a shoulder injury in 2012 and pitched primarily in middle relief.

The Orioles appear unlikely to tender Mark Reynolds a contract by Friday night's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Reynolds was the club's starting first baseman in 2012 and excelled defensively once he made the switch from third base.

The expectation is that Reynolds would make $9 million in arbitration. Even if the Orioles non-tender him, Baltimore will likely attempt to re-sign him at a reduced rate. However, if he hits the open market there will undoubtedly be suitors that will cloud his future with the Orioles.

The White Sox are exploring the addition of a starting pitcher, according to a source.

Adding a pitcher would allow Chicago to explore the possibility of trading Gavin Floyd for what could be a decent haul.

The Royals have agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal with Felipe Paulino.

The agreement allowed the two sides to avoid salary arbitration and includes $250,000 in performance bonuses.

The Cubs have hired Scott Harris, 25, as their new director of baseball operations.

Harris graduated from UCLA in 2009.

He is the same age or younger than 23 players on Chicago's 40-man roster.

Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes that Harris will assist Hoyer on matters of budget, player contracts, waivers and arbitration.