Looking to improve against left-handed hitters late in games, the Cubs have reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year, $4.5 million deal with Koji Uehara.
The Red Sox have been fielding calls for one of their starting pitchers following the acquisition of Chris Sale and their preference is to trade Clay Buchholz.
Jeffrey Loria, the owner of the Marlins, has signed off on spending the money required to sign big-name closers Kenley Jansen or Aroldis Chapman, according to a source.