Deal believed to be worth about $30 million  —  Yoan Moncada worked out privately for nine big league teams.  —  Cuban top infield prospect Yoan Moncada has agreed to a record-setting bonus with the Red Sox, according to an industry source.  —  The agreement is pending a physical.

Daulton gets encouraging news in cancer fight  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Another catcher reported to the Phillies' camp Sunday morning and even though he will be unable to help the rebuilding process on the field, Darren Daulton was still the most welcome sight on these premises since spring training opened Thursday.

Upton: Name change not about rebound with Braves  —  Melvin Upton Jr. discusses reverting to his birth name for 2015 and how he is preparing to bounce back heading into the new season  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The man formerly known as B.J. Upton reported to Braves camp early Monday morning …

Kozma may find himself behind plate  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • Pete Kozma, once the Cardinals' regular shortstop before Jhonny Peralta came along, said last month at the Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up that he would do anything, even pitch, if manager Mike Matheny wanted.

Scioscia not sure who will bat fourth, cautiously optimistic about Richards' rehab so far  —  Matt Joyce's home runs and OPS declined in 2014, but he will look to rebound after being traded to the Angels where he may be platooned  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — And the Angels' new cleanup hitter is ... TBD.

Cards won't look to Heyward to lead off  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • When describing how stymied he felt at times batting leadoff for the Atlanta Braves, Gold Glove-winning outfielder Jason Heyward borrowed an analogy from the field.  It's playing long toss and really wanting to cut loose …

Padres prospect Kelly slowed by strained groin  —  Bud Black discusses Casey Kelly's current health and updates the Padres' progress so far at Spring Training  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Pitcher Casey Kelly remained sidelined Monday with a strained groin, though he felt a bit encouraged that the injury …

Righty completes 'pen session after being held back due to concerns about shoulder  —  2015 MLB.com Top Prospects: Robert Stephenson isn't afraid to attack hitters and he has the stuff to be a top-of-the-rotation starter  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds top prospect Robert Stephenson worked off …

Rangers Exercise Adrian Beltre's 2016 Option  —  2:11pm: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that in exchange for guaranteeing the option in advance, Beltre has agreed to juggle his salaries a bit (Twitter link).  Beltre will now earn $16MM in 2015 instead of $18MM, while his 2016 salary will jump from $16MM to $18MM.

Dodgers Sign Dustin McGowan  —  11:05am: McGowan's base salary with the Dodgers will be just the league minimum, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick (Twitter links).  However, he'll have the opportunity to earn $1MM via roster bonuses and $1.5MM via performance bonuses, which peak at 60 appearances and 60 innings pitched.

Alex Rodriguez Arrives Early, Surprising the Yankees  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez arrived unexpectedly at the Yankees' training camp Monday, two days before position players were expected to report.  —  Rodriguez, who is returning from a yearlong suspension by Major League Baseball …

Pawtucket mayor: New PawSox owners didn't give us a chance  — Mayor Donald R. Grebien said the new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox told him they plan to move the team to Providence and that Pawtucket wasn't “even on the table.”  —  » RELATED CONTENT