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Kelley signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Kelley has been knocked around in parts of four major-league seasons, collecting a 6.75 ERA and 45:21 K:BB over 50.2 frames. The 31-year-old figures to begin the 2024 season at Triple-A Tacoma as relief depth.

White (elbow) will play catch this weekend and is scheduled for a bullpen session early next week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander was shut down from throwing for a few days early this week due to posterior right elbow discomfort, but his quick return is an encouraging development. White made his MLB debut last season and posted a 5.09 ERA and 44:15 K:BB over 40.2 innings, and he should have a chance to earn a spot in Detroit's Opening Day bullpen.

Winckowski will compete for a rotation spot this spring, Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe reports.

Winckowski had a strong season as a reliever in 2023, but the Red Sox feel his stuff can hold up over longer outings. The right-hander is in the mix for Boston's final rotation spot along with Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck. Winckowski came up through the system as a starter, so pitching multiple innings is familiar.

White threw his first bullpen session of the spring Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

White missed all of the 2022 season and much of 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He was able to return late last season but struggled with command by compiling just a 36:28 K:BB across 33.1 minor-league innings. White relayed having more confidence in the health of his arm this spring, and he could have the opportunity to reach the majors in a relief role at some point in 2024.

Brebbia suffered a right calf strain while throwing a live batting practice session Wednesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

The White Sox didn't specify an exact timeline for Brebbia's return, but the team is hopeful that the 33-year-old reliever will be ready for Opening Day. Brebbia posted a 3.99 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 38.1 innings with the Giants last season, and he's expected to be in the mix for saves for Chicago in 2024.

White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz said Thursday that Knebel (shoulder) is a bit behind other relievers in camp, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Knebel is coming back from right shoulder surgery that he had back in August of 2022. He is considered healthy but will need to throw a few more bullpen sessions before being cleared to appear in Cactus League games.

Webb (elbow) has thrown five bullpen sessions and expects to be ready for game action by early May, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.

Webb had Tommy John surgery last March, so he is getting into the ramp-up phase of his rehab. The right-hander has yet to make his major-league debut, but he should eventually settle in at Triple-A Norfolk this year once he's fully recovered. Webb signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Orioles in October.

Rodriguez signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Boston declined Rodriguez's $4.25 million option in November, but the two sides have reunited and the journeyman southpaw will have a chance to win a job in camp. Oblique, shoulder and hip injuries limited Rodriguez to only 11 appearances last year, with his final appearance of the season coming July 25.

Shaw is a candidate to earn saves for the White Sox this season, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports.

Shaw is in camp on a minor-league deal, but he pitched fairly effectively for the White Sox last season by maintaining a 4.14 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 40:17 K:BB across 45.2 innings. He also logged four saves and four holds, showing some ability to pitch in high-leverage situations. Shaw's role remains far from certain however, as Chicago's bullpen is wide open, and general manager Chris Getz specifically declined to name a closer early in spring training.

Pivetta is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday versus the Cardinals, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Though he'll be integrated into the spring pitching schedule after Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito, Pivetta and the latter two pitchers are still looking like locks for the Red Sox's Opening Day rotation. Pivetta split time between the bullpen and rotation in 2023, but he was one of Boston's top pitchers during the second half of the campaign, pitching to a 3.30 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 102:19 K:BB in 73.2 innings over his final 16 outings (eight starts).