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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Acquire Nick Anderson, Designate Derek Dietrich — The Marlins announced tonight that they have acquired righty Nick Anderson from the Twins in exchange for infielder Brian Schales. To create roster space, the Marlins designated Derek Dietrich for assignment.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Colten Brewer — 3:46pm: Boston has announced the deal. — 3:27pm: The agreement is now in place, Rosenthal adds on Twitter. — 12:55pm: Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports (via Twitter) that the Red Sox will send minor league infielder Esteban Quiroz to San Diego in exchange for Brewer.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Designate Erik Goeddel, Release Tom Koehler — The Dodgers announced today that they have designated three players: righty Erik Goeddel, lefty Zac Rosscup, and infielder/outfielder Tim Locastro. Meanwhile, the club released right-hander Tom Koehler, who signed with the club …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Designate Colin Rea, Cory Spangenberg, Allen Cordoba — The Padres have designated righty Colin Rea for assignment along with infielders Cory Spangenberg and Allen Cordoba, the club announced. San Diego also designated Christian Villanueva, whose contract rights will be sold to a Japanese club.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Tanner Anderson, Add Four To 40-Man — The Athletics announced today that they have acquired righty Tanner Anderson from the Pirates. The Oakland organization has also added four players to its 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft: outfielders Luis Barrera …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Claim Ian Clarkin
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres, Mariners In Talks On Significant Potential Trade
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Players Added To The 40-Man Roster
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Detroit Free Press:
Last Slide — The Detroit Tigers wasted no time in protecting one of the big pieces of their future. — On Monday afternoon - more than 24 hours before the 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 draft - the Tigers added right-hander Franklin Perez to the 40-man roster.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals shuffle minor-leaguers on 40-man roster to protect four prospects — ST. LOUIS • To make room on the 40-man roster for four talents the Cardinals did not want to lose in the Rule 5 draft, the Cardinals first had to risk losing two minor-league pitchers who they protected a year ago.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Deadline To Set 40-Man Rosters Before Rule 5 Draft Is Tonight — The deadline for Major League teams to set their 40-man rosters in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft is tonight at 8pm ET. As such, baseball fans should expect to see a flurry of activity over the next 11 hours.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds add Jimmy Herget to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft deadline
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
James Paxton trade should signal a Seattle Mariners fire sale — Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto offered an honest description of the true nature of baseball struggles in 2018 when he spoke with reporters last January. “You could argue you're going to compete with more clubs …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Bryce, Manny, Corbin and more? What a Yankees spending spree could bring
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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees acquire James Paxton from Mariners
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Adrian Beltre Retires — After a brilliant career that spanned parts of 21 seasons, Adrian Beltre announced today that he is retiring from baseball. Via a Rangers press release, Beltre has issued the following statement: … The march to Cooperstown now begins in earnest for Beltre …
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ESPN:
Indians' Leonys Martin cleared to return following bacterial infection — Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin was given full clearance to resume baseball activity and will have no restrictions on strength and conditioning as he prepares for spring training, the team announced Tuesday.
Arizona Republic:
MLB top free agents … After losing a pair of players last year in the Rule 5 draft - one of whom, right-hander Brad Keller, went on to turn in a strong rookie season with the Kansas City Royals - the Diamondbacks were more aggressive with their 40-man roster additions on Tuesday, selecting the contracts of five prospects.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs acquire Rowan Wick from Padres, claim Ian Clarkin off waivers from White Sox; Dylan Cease among 4 added to Sox roster — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs loaded up on pitching help Tuesday by acquiring reliever Rowan Wick from the Padres and claiming left-hander Ian Clarkin off waivers from the White Sox.
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Associated Press:
Rangers announce Jeff Mathis signing — ARLINGTON, Texas — Catcher Jeff Mathis and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $6.25 million, two-year contract. — He gets $3.25 million next year and $3 million in 2020 under the deal announced Tuesday. — The 35-year-old is among baseball's top defensive catchers.
Scott Boeck / Lansing State Journal:
Blue Jays prospect Griffin Conine, son of MLB All-Star Jeff Conine, suspended for PEDs — Toronto Blue Jays prospect Griffin Conine, the son of former two-time All-Star Jeff Conine, was suspended 50 games without pay after testing positive for Ritalinic Acid, a stimulant, Major League Baseball announced Monday.
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