The Rays signed southpaw Jeffrey Springs to a four year extension. Reliever Ken Giles will have a showcase on February 8. He’s been largely out of commission for a while but he wants to get back in the game. The Royals traded Adalberto Mondesi to the Red Sox for Josh Taylor.
Minor League Deals
The Mariners signed Jason Vosler to a minor league deal. The Diamondbacks signed Jeurys Familia to a minor league deal. The Tigers signed Cesar Hernandez to a minor league deal. The Cubs signed Luis Torrens to a minor league deal. Reyes Moronta got his minor league deal with the Rangers.
In a related matter, Billy Wagner’s son Will Wagner got a non-roster invite to spring training with the Astros.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are hiring a Player Valuation Analyst.
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