Heyman: Blue Jays interested in Dexter Fowler, Jay Bruce  —  The Toronto Blue Jays, knowing they may end up losing right fielder Jose Bautista this winter, are showing a strong interest in free agent center fielder Dexter Fowler, sources tell FanRag Sports.  —  Fowler became a free agent …

Brewers Sign Eric Thames, Designate Chris Carter  —  The Brewers have announced a three-year deal with free-agent first baseman Eric Thames, who will reportedly receive a $16MM guarantee.  His contract also comes with a $7.5MM option for the 2020 campaign.  —  Thames will receive $4MM …

Mariners' search for rotation help could lead them back to their past  —  SEATTLE  —  The next step for the Mariners in bolstering their rotation is to find a veteran arm capable of stepping into the middle of the unit, and the search could lead them to return to their past.

Pirates Designate Jeff Locke For Assignment, Sign Lisalverto Bonilla  —  8:26pm: Bonilla received a $575K guarantee on his deal, tweets MLB.com's Adam Berry.  Considering the right-hander's lack of big league experience, the minimal guarantee isn't much of a surprise.

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Jeff Bridich mulls Matt Holliday's viability at first base, Rockies' bullpen options  —  Colorado Rockies GM says he's checked in on free agent closer Mark Melancon  —  As next week's baseball winter meetings approach, general manager Jeff Bridich is clearly excited about the Rockies' chances next year.

MLB Roundup: Could Billy Hamilton be on the move from Cincy?  —  The Reds are listening to offers on all of their players, including — sources say — center fielder Billy Hamilton, an elite defender who seemed to turn a corner in his development as a hitter last summer before suffering …

Source: Red Sox ‘probably’ not going to be finalist for Edwin Encarnacion  —  It was trending this way for the last month, but now it looks like there will be some certainty very soon.  —  According to a major league source, the Red Sox are “probably” not going to be a finalist for the services …

MLB Owners Drop International Draft In Effort To Get New CBA Done  —  With the clock winding down before the current labor deal in Major League Baseball with the players is set to expire at midnight on Wednesday, the owners appear to have dropped a key aspect in their negotiations in an effort to get a deal done.

Can the Pirates find a trade partner for Josh Harrison?  —  Plus, what should the Diamondbacks do with Zack Greinke and more in the latest notes.  —  One rival general manager described the Pirates on Thursday as a club that “generally” listens to trade offers for players under long-term control.

Marlins agree to terms with pitcher Edinson Volquez  —  The Marlins shored up their starting rotation Monday by agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with free agent right-hander Edinson Volquez.  —  The 33-year-old veteran was the Marlins' top pitching target.

Yanks cut Nathan Eovaldi, Nick Rumbelow, Joe Mantiply  —  NEW YORK — Injured pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been released by the New York Yankees along with right-hander Nick Rumbelow and lefty Joe Mantiply.  —  The trio had been designated for assignment on Nov. 18, and the Yankees announced their release Monday.