Free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski has reached a deal with the Cardinals, a source confirmed to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. 

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch earlier reported the move Friday, citing multiple sources. Pierzynski is expected to join the Cardinals in Chicago on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Angels reached an agreement on a contract with first-round pick Sean Newcomb hours before Friday's deadline.

Newcomb, the 15th overall selection last month, signed for $2,518,400, more than the recommended $2,475,600 for his slot.

Newcomb, who was a junior at the University of Hartford, went 8-2 with a 1.25 ERA -- the seventh-best ERA in the NCAA -- in 14 starts as batters hit just .162 against him.

The Washington Nationals are nearing an agreement with first-round pick Erick Fedde and one is expected to be reached before Friday's deadline.

Fedde's signing bonus will be between $2.5 million and $2.6 million, according to reports.

Fedde was projected as a potential top 10 pick last month before the news surfaced that he would require Tommy John surgery.

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a contract with Carlos Rodon, the third overall pick in last month's Major League Baseball draft.

Rodon's bonus will be worth more than $6.45 million. The slot value for the No. 3 pick is $5.72 million.

The left-hander was reportedly traveling to Chicago on Wednesday to make the deal official.

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a deal with first-round pick Tyler Beede.

The right-hander, out of Vanderbilt, will receive a signing bonus of $2.65 million, which is slightly higher than the slot value for the No. 14 pick.