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Pruitt signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Pruitt made six major-league appearances between the Marlins and Astros in 2021 and posted a 3.68 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 7.1 innings. He'll compete for a bullpen spot with the Athletics during big-league camp this spring, but he shouldn't have a high-leverage role if he reaches the majors at some point.

Manager AJ Hinch said Sunday that Alexander currently lines up as Detroit's No. 5 starter, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Alexander split time between a long-relief role and the rotation in 2021 with starts in 15 of 41 appearances, and he finished with a 3.81 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 87:28 K:BB across 106.1 innings. The left-hander could revert to that role for 2022 if the Tigers bring aboard any additional free agents over the next couple weeks, but at this point he's poised to open the campaign as a starter.

Moore agreed Sunday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to MLB spring training, independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.

Moore will be embarking on his second stint with the Rangers, after he previously spent the 2018 campaign in Texas, with whom he posted a 6.79 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 102 innings. The Rangers have since opened a more pitcher-friendly ballpark, but the fact that Moore is now four years older and attending camp as a non-roster invitee makes it an uphill battle for him to claim a rotation spot with the big club, much less find success in his second tour with Texas. Moore at least appears to be healthy again, after he finished the 2021 campaign on the Phillies' injured list with a low-back strain. Before being shut down, he made 24 appearances (13 starts) for the Phillies, submitting a 6.29 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 63:38 K:BB in 73 frames.

Strahm (knee) agreed Sunday with the Red Sox on a one-year contract, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. The contract is worth $3 million, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

The deal won't be made official until Strahm passes a physical, but the Red Sox presumably expect him to receive full medical clearance after he finished the 2021 campaign on the Padres' injured list due to right knee inflammation. Durability was an issue for Strahm during his final two seasons in San Diego, but when healthy, the 30-year-old lefty has been a quality bullpen arm. Over 260 career big-league innings, Strahm owns a 3.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 17.6 K-BB%.

Kelly (biceps) signed a two-year deal with the White Sox on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Kelly strained his biceps while pitching for the Dodgers during the NLCS last fall, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be ready to go by Opening Day. He has the potential to fill a high-leverage role in the Chicago bullpen, as he owns a 2.67 ERA over the last two seasons and a 3.62 mark since becoming a full-time reliever in 2017. It would take multiple injuries or trades for him to get the chance to close, however, as the White Sox have an elite duo at the back of their bullpen in Liam Hendriks and Craig Kimbrel.

Oller and J.T. Ginn were traded from the Mets to the Athletics in exchange for Chris Bassitt on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Oller is a 27-year-old who's yet to make his big-league debut, but he's potentially more interesting than most players who fit that description. He closed last season with a strong eight-start run for Triple-A Syracuse, cruising to a 2.45 ERA, though that came with a 10.2 percent walk rate and a merely above-average 24.3 percent strikeout rate.

Manager Tony La Russa said Saturday that he expects Kimbrel to be on the White Sox's Opening Day roster, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Kimbrel's team option for the 2022 season was picked up in early November, but he's still been a popular name in trade rumors during the offseason. After joining the White Sox prior to the trade deadline, the right-hander converted just one of four save opportunities with seven holds while posting a 5.09 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 23 innings across 24 appearances. However, Kimbrel was electric with the Cubs earlier in the year, converting 23 of 25 save chances with a 0.49 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in 36.2 innings. Despite his late-season struggles in 2021, Kimbrel would likely have plenty of job security as another team's closer if the White Sox end up trading him.

Henriquez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa were traded from the Rangers to the Twins in exchange for catcher Mitch Garver on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Henriquez advanced to Double-A Frisco during the 2021 season and recorded a 5.04 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 69.2 innings across 16 appearances (11 starts). The right-hander will likely begin the 2022 campaign at Double-A Wichita but is a part of the 40-man roster, so he'll have a chance to progress quickly if he performs well early in the year.

Vasquez signed a contract with the Blue Jays on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Vasquez has made 12 relief appearances in the majors with the Twins and Dodgers across the last four seasons. The southpaw spent most of last season at the Triple-A level, and he posted a 3.54 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 79:24 K:BB in 48.1 innings. He'll likely serve as a low-leverage reliever for the Blue Jays in 2022.

Daniel will serve as a non-roster invitee during spring training in 2022.

Daniel advanced to Triple-A Salt Lake in 2021, but he faced some struggles against the improved competition and unforgiving ballparks of Triple-A West. The right-hander made five appearances (four starts) and posted a 10.29 ERA and 2.05 WHIP in 21 innings. He'll now have a chance to develop with the big-league coaching staff this spring and will likely be in the mix to make his major-league debut at some point in 2022 as long as he can display improved results with the Bees.