Talks between the Washington Nationals and Juan Soto about a potential 13-year, $425 million contract extension are "intensifying," according to a report.

Mike Rizzo said in March that the organization's "No. 1 priority," was to sign Soto to an extension.

Soto and agent Scott Boras rejected an offer of $350 million over the same length of time earlier in negotiations.

The deal would be the second-largest Major League contract ever, behind only Mike Trout's $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed reliever Sergio Romo to a Major League deal.

Romo was released by the Seattle Mariners last week. He had a 8.16 ERA in 14 innings.

The 39-year-old will join a Toronto bullpen that has been hampered by injuries.

The New York Yankees and Aaron Judge have agreed to a one-year, $19 million contract, according to sources.

The agreement avoided an arbitration hearing scheduled for Friday.

Judge can make an additional $250,000 for MVP and $250,000 for World Series MVP as part of the deal.

Before Opening Day, Judge declined a $213.5 million contract offer from the Yankees that would have locked him up for several years. As things currently stand, Judge will become a free agent after this season.

Cole Hamels is targeting next spring for a comeback attempt.

Hamels has made just one Major League appearance since the end of the 2019 season.

The left-hander, who turns 39 in December, has dealt with a number of injuries while attempting to catch on with clubs in recent years.

Max Fried won his salary arbitration case against the Atlanta Braves and was given his $6.85 million request instead of the club's $6.6 million offer.

Teams have a 9-4 advantage in decisions this year. Aaron Judge is the only player still scheduled for a hearing later this week. He is asking for $21 million, and the New York Yankees are offering $17 million.

Fried, 28, was 14-7 with a 3.04 ERA last year and was 2-2 in the postseason. He is 7-2 with a 2.77 ERA this season. 

Former Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain has cleared waivers and is now a free agent.

The Brewers made the announcement via social media Wednesday, four days after the two-time All-Star was designated for assignment. The Brewers' tweet included the message, "Thank you, Lo!" and was accompanied by a video showing some of Cain's greatest highlights with the franchise.

The Miami Marlins have added a pair of veterans to their organization.

The Marlins have signed Billy Hamilton to a Minor League contract and acquired Ryan Lavarnway in a trade with the Detroit Tigers.

Hamilton has played for five clubs over the last three seasons.

Lavarnway, 34, was hitting .281/.385/.459 through 174 plate appearances for Triple-A Toledo.

The New York Mets have agreed to a Minor League deal with Ender Inciarte.

Inciarte spent the first part of the season with the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate but was released last week.

The outfielder will earn a prorated $1.1 million salary for any time he spends with the Mets.

The Washington Nationals have requested unconditional release waivers for Dee Strange-Gordon.

Washington designated Strange-Gordon for assignment last week.

The move to release waivers means no club claimed him and the infielder/outfielder didn't accept an assignment to the Minor Leagues.

The 34-year-old was hitting .305/.305/.356 in 59 plates appearances this season.

The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a two-year deal with Jesse Winker, avoiding arbitration.

The contract runs through the 2023 season. He will then become an unrestricted free agent.

Winker's deal is worth $14.5 million -- $6.25 million this season and $8.25 million in 2023, according to multiple reports.

"I don't want to say I was really thinking about it a lot. But I think no matter what you kind of are, somewhere in your mind," he said. "But it's nice to not have to think about any more. I really enjoy it here and this is this is where I want to be. So I'm excited about that."