The Houston Astros have added Jesse Crain to the bullpen.
Crain has a 2.10 ERA over his last three seasons.
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Padres Sign Reliever Joaquin Benoit
The Padres and reliever Joaquin Benoit have completed a $15.5M, two-year contract that includes a vesting option for 2016, according to an ESPN.com report.
The team announced the move Saturday.
Raul Ibanez Signs Deal With Angels
Veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Angels, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday.
Multiple reports previously said the deal is for a $2.75M base salary and includes incentives that could increase the payout to $5M.
Yankees, Matt Daley Agree To Minor League Deal
The New York Yankees have agreed to a Minor League deal with Matt Daley.
New York non-tendered the 31-year-old right-hander earlier this month.
Daley pitched six innings for the Yankees in 2013.
Blue Jays Re-Sign Munenori Kawasaki
The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed Munenori Kawasaki to a Minor League contract.
Kawasaki reportedly had been weighing at least one offer to play in Japan, but will instead take his chances in camp with Toronto.
Jamey Wright Reaches Deal With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added Jamey Wright to their bullpen.
Wright will be the team's long man. He filled the same role in 2012. He spent this past season with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wright, 40, went 5-3 with a 3.72 ERA in 66 appearances for the Dodgers in 2012.
Chris Snyder Agrees To Minor League Deal With Nats
Free-agent catcher Chris Snyder has agreed to a minor league contract with the Nationals, according to an ESPN.com report.
He will report to major league spring training, the team said Saturday on Twitter.
Giants Sell Brett Pill To Kia Tigers
The Giants have agreed to sell first baseman Brett Pill to the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization, according to an ESPN.com report.
The Giants say Pill has agreed to a one-year deal with the South Korean team pending a physical after Christmas.
Shin-Soo Choo, Rangers Agree To Seven-Year, $130M Deal
Free-agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has reached agreement on a seven-year, $130M deal with the Rangers, two baseball sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Choo was one of the top leadoff hitters in the majors for the Reds in 2013 with a .423 on-base percentage, a .285 batting average, 21 homers, 54 RBIs, 20 steals and 107 runs scored.
D-Backs, Brad Ziegler Agree To Deal
The Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with Brad Ziegler by agreeing to a two-year, $10.5M deal with the right-handed reliever, according to an ESPN.com report.
Ziegler revealed the agreement via Twitter, saying he's "really excited to stay in Arizona for a couple more years, at least."
A's Re-Sign Daric Barton; Claim Chris Gamez From Rays
The A's have signed Daric Barton, avoiding arbitration with the club's longest- tenured player.
Diamondbacks Reach Deal With Chavez
The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a deal with Eric Chavez.
Mariners Avoid Arbitration With Charlie Furbush
Charlie Furbush appeared in a team-best 71 games last season.
Cubs Add Jose Veras On $4M Deal
The agreement includes a $5.5 million option for 2015, including incentives.
Orioles, Balfour Agree To $14M Contract
According to multiple reports, an additional $500,000 will be deferred each year.
Matt Thornton To Sign With Yankees
The Yankees have agreed to terms with Matt Thornton on a two-year deal worth $7 million.
Valverde Joins Diamondbacks On Minor League Deal
Jose Valverde returns to the organization that signed him as an international free agent in 1997.
Dodgers Re-Sign J.P. Howell To Two-Year Deal
The Dodgers will retain J.P. Howell on a two-year, $11.25 million contract with a third-year option.
Yankees Reach Agreement With Brian Roberts
Brian Roberts will make $2 million in addition to incentives over one season.
Source: Indians To Sign John Axford
The Indians are on the verge of signing right-hand reliever John Axford, who pitched for the Brewers and Cardinals last season.
Sources: Mark Ellis To Join Cardinals
Second baseman Mark Ellis and the Cardinals have come to an agreement on a one-year deal.
Bartolo Colon Officially Joins Mets
The Mets have officially added pitcher Bartolo Colon to their starting rotation.
Report: Pelfrey Expected To Re-Sign With Twins
The Twins have agreed to re-sign free-agent Mike Pelfrey to a two-year deal.
Sources: Infante Agrees To Deal With Royals
Omar Infante hit .318 with 10 home runs for the Tigers last season.
Sources: Loney Agrees To Three-Year Deal With Rays
James Loney has agreed to a three-year, $21M deal to return to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rockies To Sign Boone Logan
The Rockies have agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million deal with Boone Logan.
Chamberlain Agrees To Join Tigers
The Tigers have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with Joba Chamberlain, according to sources.
Morse Agrees To One-Year Deal With Giants
Michael Morse will receive $5 million plus incentives, according to a source.
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