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Vizcaino won't pitch in Arizona Fall League

Arodys Vizcaino will not pitch in the Arizona Fall League.

Vizcaino was originally slated to pitch in the AFL, but the Cubs would prefer that he pitch in the instructional league so that they can better monitor his rehab. The 22-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2012 and required another surgery earlier this year to address a calcium buildup in his elbow.

Source: Patrick Mooney on Twitter

Sep 19 - 5:42 PM

Rangers could reunite with Michael Young

Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com was told by a source that a reunion between the Rangers and Michael Young can't be ruled out.

The source conceded that it would have to be a perfect situation for both sides in order for there to be a match. Young, the Rangers' all-time leader in hits, batted .279/.335/.395 with eight homers and 46 RBI in 147 games this past season between the Phillies and Dodgers. He turned 37 years old in October.

Source: Jesse Sanchez on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:42 PM

Report: Tigers to sign Joba Chamberlain

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Tigers will sign free agent reliever Joba Chamberlain.

No word on the terms involved. Chamberlain had an ugly 4.93 ERA and 38/26 K/BB ratio over 42 innings this past season, but he's still only 28 years old and hasn't lost any velocity. The Tigers will hope that a change of scenery will do him some good.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:37 PM

Rangers comfortable with 5 years for Choo

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Rangers "appear comfortable" giving a five-year deal to Shin-Soo Choo.

Meanwhile, Choo's agent, Scott Boras, continues to ask for a seven-year deal. T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reported Wednesday night that the Rangers had offered seven years to the free agent outfielder, but that appears inaccurate. At least for now.

Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:22 PM

Padres making strong push for Joaquin Benoit

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Padres are making a "strong push" to sign free agent reliever Joaquin Benoit.

It's an odd fit, as the Padres already have a closer with Huston Street and Benoit is looking for closer money ($7-10 million per season) in free agency. The 36-year-old is drawing interest from multiple teams, including the Indians, Cubs, Mariners and Yankees.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 12 - 12:55 PM

Report: O's 'confident' of signing Balfour

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are "confident" of signing closer Grant Balfour.

Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Orioles want to give him two years while Balfour would prefer three. Meanwhile, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com hears that it's doubtful an agreement will be worked out on Thursday. The 35-year-old is coming off a 2.59 ERA and 38 saves this past season in Oakland and would replace Jim Johnson as Baltimore's closer.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 12 - 12:44 PM

Mariners finalize $240M contract with Cano

Mariners signed 2B Robinson Cano to a 10-year, $240 million contract.

The deal was agreed to last week, but it's now official. According to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Cano will make exactly $24 million per season with no deferrals. The deal will go through his age-40 season and includes a full no-trade clause. Cano will likely miss hitting in Yankee Stadium, but his home/road splits have been pretty even during his career and he remains far and away the top fantasy second baseman going into 2014.

Dec 12 - 12:26 PM

Pirates agree to re-sign Clint Barmes

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Pirates have re-signed Clint Barmes.

Details are still being finalized, so no word yet on the exact terms. Barmes just finished up a two-year, $10.5 million deal with Pittsburgh, but he's going to have to settle for less this time around.

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Dec 12 - 12:13 PM

Tigers have 'serious interest' in Chamberlain

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Tigers have "serious interest" in signing reliever Joba Chamberlain.

The Tigers are in the market for relief help and appear willing to take a chance on Chamberlain after his career fizzled out in New York. The 28-year-old posted a rough 4.93 ERA and 38/26 K/BB ratio in 42 innings this past season. The Astros, Indians, Tigers, Rockies, Cubs and Royals have also been mentioned as possible landing spots this winter.

Source: Buster Olney on Twitter

Dec 12 - 12:03 PM

Royals/Dodgers talking Maxwell for Dee Gordon

Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune hears that the Royals are talking to the Dodgers about a Justin Maxwell-for-Dee Gordon swap.

The Royals are in the market for a second baseman, so Gordon could make some sense at the position if they feel that Omar Infante will be too expensive in free agency. While the Dodgers already have plenty of outfielders, Maxwell is a capable bat against southpaws.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

Dec 12 - 11:44 AM

Mets, Brewers meeting on 1B Ike Davis

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Mets and Brewers are meeting Thursday regarding Ike Davis.

Most executives are leaving Orlando following Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, but the Mets and Brewers are having another conversation about Davis before taking off. The Brewers remain interested in free agent first baseman James Loney, but with Logan Morrison and Corey Hart now off the board, a trade for Davis might be more attractive. The Pirates and Rays are the other known teams in the mix to acquire the 26-year-old.

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Dec 12 - 10:56 AM

Phils reach agreement with Roberto Hernandez

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that the Phillies have reached an agreement with free agent right-hander Roberto Hernandez.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. said Thursday morning that he had a deal with a free agent starter and naturally it didn't take long for news to leak. Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors hears that the deal is for one year. Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, had a 4.89 ERA and 113/38 K/BB ratio in 151 innings over 24 starts and eight relief appearances this past season with the Rays. While he's not relevant in most mixed fantasy leagues, he should hold down a spot in Philadelphia's rotation in 2014.

Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter

Dec 12 - 10:09 AM