The Houston Astros have lost several pitchers to injury in recent days and are close to adding depth to their bullpen.

Houston is set to sign Fernando Rodney, who is currently with the independent Sugar Land Skeeters.

Rodney, 43, would become the oldest active Major League player once signed.

The New York Mets have agreed to a contract with Bruce Maxwell, according to reports.

The catcher's deal is pending a physical and coronavirus intake testing.

Maxwell hasn't played in the majors since 2018 with the Oakland Athletics. He was the first Major League player to kneel during the national anthem to protest social injustice; that was in 2017.

The Washington Nationals have signed Josh Harrison to a one-year contract for the 2020 season.

Harrison was released by the Philadelphia Phillies last week. He requested his release.

The 33-year-old has started games at second base, third base, shortstop and both corner outfield spots during his nine years in the majors.

"The only positions that I haven't played are catcher and first -- I've even got a third of an inning on the mound," he said.

Mookie Betts won't receive all of his money from the Los Angeles Dodgers until he's nearly 52 in 2044, according to a report.

Betts reached an agreement on a 12-year, $365 million deal with the Dodgers earlier this week.

The deal carries a $65 million signing bonus that is guaranteed against work stoppages and shortened seasons, but the Dodgers don't have to begin paying the bonus for more than a year.

His deal includes $115 million in deferred payments. If he is traded, though, the deferrals would be eliminated and the money would be due in each season the contract covers. He does not have a no-trade provision.

The massive deal calls for $8 million to be deferred each year from 2021-25, $10 million in both 2026 and 2027, and $11 million in each of the last five seasons, The money is payable each July 1 from 2033-44: $8 million for the first five payments, $10 million for the next two and $11 million for the final five.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to an agreement on a massive contract extension with Mookie Betts worth more than $380 million over 13 seasons, according to sources.

Los Angeles acquired Betts in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox this offseason.

Betts was expected to receive a deal worth at least $300 million before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Betts capped his championship-winning 2018 season with an MVP award and followed it last year by hitting .295/.391/.524.

Betts' deal is the second-biggest by total value in MLB history.

The Detroit Tigers have released Zack Godley.

Ron Gardenhire says the move was made to give Godley, 30, a chance to sign with another team.

He signed a minor league contract and had been in Detroit's player pool for workouts this month at Comerica Park.

J.T. Realmuto isn't focusing on his next contract.

Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies had preliminary discussions about a long-term deal before the coronavirus pandemic, but talks between the two sides haven't progressed since last week.

The catcher is eligible for free agency after the season unless the Phillies sign him to a long-term deal.

He's expected to seek at least $20 million per season.

"It definitely concerns me, not necessarily for myself, but for the free-agency class as a whole," Realmuto said. "The top guys usually find a way to get their dollars. Teams are going to want them. Maybe it's not 20 teams in on you -- maybe five or 10. A lot of teams will be able to look at this as a time to take advantage and actually go for it instead of backing off, because half the league will try to cut revenue and save money and the others will look at it as an advantage to press forward. It could affect free agency as a whole, but for myself, I'm not too worried."

Mookie Betts is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason following a 60-game slate amid a tumultuous year full of labor strife and fears over the coronavirus pandemic.

Major League payrolls are expected to fall in the wake of COVID-19, but Betts says he doesn't regret turning down a 10-year, $300 million extension offer from the Boston Red Sox last offseason.

The Red Sox dealt Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this year.

"I don't regret turning down that," Betts said. "Once I make a decision, I make a decision. I'm not going back and questioning myself. I don't worry about that. The market will be what the market is. We'll just cross that bridge when we get there. But for right now, it's just the safety and health that I'm worried about."