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C. Sneed - RP

HOU

Multiple reports state that free agent right-handed pitcher Cy Sneed is being pursued by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

This is the same club that signed former Pittsburgh Pirate Jose Osuna recently. Sneed, 28, appeared in 18 games with the Astros in 2020, and he registered a 5.71 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 21/10 K/BB ratio. He's been an up-and-down arm over the last couple of seasons, and a successful stint in Japan could help improve his stock going forward.

Added Nov 26 11:44 pm (EST)

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B. Hand - RP

According to FanSided's Robert Murray, the Angels "have emerged as a possibility" for free agent reliever Brad Hand.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Wednesday that the Blue Jays "have had an offer out" to Hand, and the 30-year-old right-hander has also been tied in recent weeks to the Dodgers, Astros, White Sox, and Mets. Cleveland declined Hand's $10 million option for 2021 back in October, but it sounds like he's going to easily top that figure anyway. He could potentially challenge Raisel Iglesias for the closer role in Anaheim.

Added 3:55 pm (EST)

Robert Murray on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

Mark Berman of FOX 26 in Houston reports that the Astros have re-signed Michael Brantley to a two-year, $32 million contract.

Well then. Multiple reports surfaced Wednesday morning which said that Brantley had agreed to a three-year contract with the Blue Jays, but by the afternoon it was clear that the two sides still had some legwork to do. Now, it would appear Brantley is remaining in Houston. It's not clear whether something caused Brantley's deal with Toronto to fall apart or if it was just a case of reporters jumping the gun. Either way, it sounds like the veteran outfielder will stay with the Astros rather than join George Springer north of the border.

Added 3:52 pm (EST)

Mark Berman on Twitter

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J. Turner - 3B

Jon Heyman of MLB Network hears that Justin Turner remains "the top target" for the Dodgers as they seek a right-handed-hitting infielder.

Reports have circulated that the Dodgers are showing serious interest in Marcus Semien, but that might be more of a fallback plan in the event that something can't be worked out with Turner. At last check, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, the 36-year-old third baseman was seeking a four-year free agent contract. He batted .307/.400/.460 over 175 plate appearances last season for the World Series champs.

Added 3:39 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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J. Castro - C

MLB.com's Jon Morosi reports that the Tigers are showing interest in free agent catcher Jason Castro.

Castro has also been linked to the Cubs, Astros, and Rangers, so he may wind up doing pretty well for himself despite struggling to a .188/.293/.375 batting line over 92 plate appearances last season between the Angels and Padres. The 33-year-old has ties to new Tigers manager A.J. Hinch from their days together in Houston.

Added 3:25 pm (EST)

Jon Morosi on Twitter

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T. Bauer - SP

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Dodgers are "monitoring the market" for free agent starter Trevor Bauer.

Passan notes that the Dodgers are currently focused on a right-handed infield bat, but "could be a player" on Bauer "depending on the price." While there hasn't been much recent chatter about the 30-year-old right-hander, momentum does seem to be building this week for a number of big fish on the free agent market. George Springer signing with the Blue Jays on Tuesday might have been the push this sluggish offseason needed. Bauer dominated to the tune of a 1.73 ERA, 0.795 WHIP, and 100/17 K/BB ratio across 73 innings (11 starts) last summer with the Reds en route to claiming the 2020 National League Cy Young Award.

Added 2:57 pm (EST)

Jeff Passan on Twitter

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B. Hand - RP

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Blue Jays "have had an offer out" to free agent reliever Brad Hand.

Toronto has ruled the baseball world over the last 24 hours, and why stop now? Hand, who's also been connected to the Astros, Mets, White Sox, and Dodgers, registered a stellar 2.05 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 29/4 K/BB ratio over 22 innings last season for the Indians while recording a league-high 16 saves. He could be a fallback option at closer for the Jays in the event that Kirby Yates does not bounce back health-wise.

Added 2:14 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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N. Longhi - 1B

BOS

Rockies signed OF Nick Longhi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Longhi, a 30th-round pick of the Red Sox in the 2013 MLB Draft, slashed .283/.336/.463 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI over 111 games at the Triple-A level in 2019. The 25-year-old outfielder has yet to reach the majors.

Added 2:06 pm (EST)

Alex Speier on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that the Blue Jays have yet to finalize a deal with Michael Brantley.

ESPN's Jeff Passan is hearing the same thing. Toronto-based broadcaster Hazel Mae reported Wednesday morning that Brantley and the Jays were in agreement on a three-year contract, but she has now recanted that report, citing word from a team official. Nonetheless, it sounds like this should get done eventually.

Added 1:15 pm (EST)

Mark Feinsand on Twitter

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R. Martin - C

Russell Martin doesn't plan to sign with a team before the start of the 2021 season, per MLB.com's Jon Morosi.

Morosi adds, however, that the veteran catcher is "keeping open the possibility of playing in the future." Martin, who turns 38 years old in February, batted just .220/.337/.330 with six home runs and 20 RBI over 83 games with the Dodgers in 2019 before failing to latch on with a team for the condensed 2020 campaign.

Added 1:08 pm (EST)

Jon Morosi on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

According to sports broadcaster Hazel Mae, the Blue Jays have signed Michael Brantley to a three-year deal.

TSN's Scott Mitchell reported late Tuesday night that "there's legit legs" to the idea of Brantley and George Springer heading to Toronto as a package deal, and that is indeed how it has played out. The outfield depth chart is now a bit crowded, but the Blue Jays could primarily use Brantley at designated hitter or maybe trade from the surplus to make a much-needed addition at starting pitcher. Brantley, 33, slashed .300/.364/.476 over 187 plate appearances with the Astros in 2020 and provides another big upgrade to the Jays' suddenly deep and dynamic lineup. The financial terms of the three-year contract have not yet been revealed.

Added 11:53 am (EST)

Hazel Mae on Twitter

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W. Davis - RP

Royals signed RHP Wade Davis to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The deal carries a potential $1.25 million salary and $1.125 million in performance-based incentives. Davis was once a two-time AL All-Star and down-ballot Cy Young Award vote-getter in Kansas City, but he returns as more of a late-career reclamation project after stumbling to a brutal 9.77 ERA in 47 innings with the Rockies between 2019-2020. The 35-year-old will likely pitch in middle relief if he makes the Royals' roster out of camp.

Added 11:31 am (EST)

Alec Lewis on Twitter

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J. Realmuto - C

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Phillies are "believed" to be offering J.T. Realmuto about $110 million.

That's presumably over a five-year term. Realmuto may be the next big domino to fall in this slow-moving free agent market after outfielder George Springer landed with the Blue Jays late Tuesday night on a six-year, $150 million pact. The 29-year-old catcher has been linked to Toronto at various times this winter, but that ship has probably now sailed. He delivered an .840 OPS with 11 home runs, 32 RBI, four stolen bases, and 33 runs scored over 47 games (195 plate appearances) for Philadelphia during the condensed 2020 campaign.

Added 10:24 am (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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B. Hand - RP

According to FanSided's Robert Murray, the Angels "have emerged as a possibility" for free agent reliever Brad Hand.

Added 3:55 pm (EST)

Robert Murray on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

Mark Berman of FOX 26 in Houston reports that the Astros have re-signed Michael Brantley to a two-year, $32 million contract.

Added 3:52 pm (EST)

Mark Berman on Twitter

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J. Turner - 3B

Jon Heyman of MLB Network hears that Justin Turner remains "the top target" for the Dodgers as they seek a right-handed-hitting infielder.

Added 3:39 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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J. Castro - C

MLB.com's Jon Morosi reports that the Tigers are showing interest in free agent catcher Jason Castro.

Added 3:25 pm (EST)

Jon Morosi on Twitter

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T. Bauer - SP

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Dodgers are "monitoring the market" for free agent starter Trevor Bauer.

Added 2:57 pm (EST)

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B. Hand - RP

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Blue Jays "have had an offer out" to free agent reliever Brad Hand.

Added 2:14 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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N. Longhi - 1B

BOS

Rockies signed OF Nick Longhi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Added 2:06 pm (EST)

Alex Speier on Twitter

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M. Brantley - LF

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that the Blue Jays have yet to finalize a deal with Michael Brantley.

Added 1:15 pm (EST)

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