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Cardinals Sign Jose Adolis Garcia To Minor-League Deal

Feb 26, 2017 2:21 PM

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a minor-league contract with Cuban outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia, the team announced Friday.

Garcia, who played in Japan last season, is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia.

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Pedro Strop Agrees To New Deal With Cubs Through 2018

Feb 26, 2017 2:21 PM

Pedro Strop has agreed to a new contract with the Chicago Cubs that will run through the 2018 season.

"I love this team and feel really part of this and I love the fans and the city of Chicago," Strop said.

Strop is now signed through 2018 with a club option for 2019. He will make $5.85 million in 2018 while his club option is for $6.25 million in 2019 with a $500,000 buyout.

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Nationals Agree To Terms With Adam Lind

Feb 13, 2017 4:22 PM

The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a deal with Adam Lind, according to a report.

Lind clubbed 20 home runs for the Seattle Mariners in 2016.

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Orioles Sign Chris Johnson To Minor League Deal

Feb 13, 2017 8:27 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have signed Chris Johnson to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Johnson, 32, spent last season with the Miami Marlins after joining the club to be a platoon partner for left-handed-hitting first baseman Justin Bour.

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Rays, Nathan Eovaldi Agree To One-Year, $2M Deal

Feb 13, 2017 8:57 AM

The Rays and free-agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi have reached a one-year, $2 million deal that features a club option for the 2018 season, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Eovaldi is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch in 2017.

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Angels Sign Yusmeiro Petit To Minors Deal

Feb 9, 2017 7:46 AM

The Los Angeles Angels have signed Yusmeiro Petit to a Minor League contract with an invitation to spring training.

The deal carries a $2.25 million base salary if Petit makes the Major League roster with an additional $1.25 million that can be earned through incentives.

Petit spent the 2016 season with the Washington Nationals, pitching to a 4.50 ERA with 7.1 K/9, 1.7 BB/9 and a 41.5 percent ground-ball rate in 62 innings.

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Diamondbacks, Daniel Descalso Agree To $1.5M Contract

Feb 8, 2017 7:07 AM

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Daniel Descalso.

Descalso has a $1.35 million salary this season. The deal also carries a $2 million option for 2018 with a $150,000 buyout.

The 30-year-old hit .264 with 12 doubles and 38 RBIs in 99 games with the Colorado Rockies last season.

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Yankees Sign Chris Carter To $3.5M Deal

Feb 9, 2017 7:52 AM

Chris Carter has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the New York Yankees, a source has confirmed.

Carter will receive a $500,000 signing bonus on top of a $3 million base salary, according to reports.

"I am excited to go play for a bigger market team with more national exposure," Carter said.

Carter tied for the National League lead with 41 home runs in 2016. He also struck out an NL-high 206 times.

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Royals, Jason Hammel Agree On Two-Year, $16M Deal

Feb 7, 2017 7:48 AM

Free-agent pitcher Jason Hammel and the Royals reached agreement on a $16 million, two-year contract Sunday, a source told ESPN's Jim Bowden, confirming multiple reports.

The deal, pending a physical, includes a mutual option for a third year.

Hammel, 34, went 15-10 with a 3.83 ERA in 30 starts with the Cubs last season.

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Blue Jays Reportedly Add Joe Smith To Bullpen

Feb 5, 2017 6:08 PM

The Blue Jays have added another piece to their bullpen for 2017, signing right-handed reliever Joe Smith to a one-year Major League deal, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal.

Precise terms of the contract are unknown and the club has not confirmed the deal. 

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Twins Designate Byung Ho Park Fro Assignment
In another move, the Twins signed reliever Matt Beslisle to a one-year contract.

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Mark Reynolds Returns To Rockies On Minor League Deal
Mark Reynolds, 33, hit .282 with 14 homers and 53 RBIs in 118 games with the Rockies in 2016.

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Nationals Sign Joe Nathan, Matt Albers To Contracts
Both of the contracts are Minor League pacts.

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Wily Mo Pena Signs With Indians
Wily Mo Pena, who hasn't appeared in a Major League game since 2011, has signed a Minor League deal with the Indians, according to a report.

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