The Baltimore Orioles have invited Alex Gonzalez to Spring Training.

The veteran infielder inked a Minor League deal with the Orioles.

Gonzalez, who will turn 37 in February, spent the last two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, though he appeared in just 65 games during that span.

The Los Angeles Angels have avoided arbitration by agreeing to contracts with David Freese and Kevin Jepsen.

The club will pay Freese $5.05 million in 2014, while Jepsen will earn $1.462 million.

Freese, who made $3.15 million last season and is two seasons away from free agency, is coming off a down year with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly added depth to their starting rotation by agreeing to a contract with Jason Hammel.

Hammel, who still needs to pass a physical, would earn $6 million in 2014 under the deal.

The right-hander can receive another $1 million through incentives.

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to sign Roger Bernadina to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.

Bernadina will earn $1 million if he makes the Major League roster.

If he does not, he has three opportunities to opt out of his deal: March 18, March 28, and July 1.

James McDonald has agreed to a Minor League contract with the Chicago Cubs.

McDonald became a free agent in September when he refused an outright assignment from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Miami Marlins have signed Reed Johnson to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Johnson is an 11-year veteran and a .282 career hitter. Last season he batted .244 in 74 games for the Atlanta Braves.

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year, $1.475 million deal with Aaron Crow.

The agreement leaves Greg Holland as their only arbitration-eligible player.

Crow's deal includes a $50,000 bonus if he is named an All-Star, which he was in 2011. Crow had asked for $1.7 million and the Royals offered the same $1.28 million he made last year.

The Seattle Mariners could make Nelson Cruz an offer as early as Friday, according to sources.

It has been reported that the Mariners are "back in business" in their pursuit of Cruz and reliever Fernando Rodney.

Michael Young will announce his retirement Friday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Young had reportedly been considering signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Baltimore Orioles are "all in" on A.J. Burnett, according to a report.

It was reported earlier this week that Burnett plans to pitch in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Pirates aren't a lock to re-sign him.

The Tampa Bay Rays are also interested in the veteran right-hander.