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Orioles reliever Ryan Webb, who underwent shoulder surgery at the end of the 2014 season, said Monday he expects to be full go in spring training, per MASNsports.com. He said the range of motion is coming back in his left shoulder.

Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $2.15 million contract for the 2015 season, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

The 31-year-old Chavez had one of the best seasons of his career in 2014. He went 8-8 with a 3.45 ERA in 32 outings (21 starts).

Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore told MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM that he remains on track in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Barring any setbacks, he's expected to be able to pitch competitively in June.

"June is looking like a time where I'll be in competition, at what level we're not sure, barring any setbacks. My arm is feeling good," he said.

Orioles relief pitcher Ryan Webb underwent surgery to tighten the capsule in his his non-throwing at the end of the season, reports the Baltimore Sun. Webb went 3-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 51 games for the Oriole last season. He resumed throwing and is expected to be fully recovered for spring training.

The Mariners agreed to trade pitcher Brandon Maurer to the Padres in exchange for outfielder Seth Smith.

In 2014, the right-handed Maurer went 1-4 with a 4.65 ERA and fills the Padres’ need for bullpen help. The left-handed-hitting Smith hit .266 with 12 homeruns and 48 RBI in 136 games.

Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, per the team's official website. Rodriguez went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in seven relief outings for Oakland.

The Athletics announced Thursday they acquired pitcher Eury De La Rosa from the Diamondbacks for cash. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, pitcher Fernando Rodriguez was designated for assignment.

De La Rosa was 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 25 relief outings for Arizona in 2014, while Rodriguez was 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in seven relief outings for Oakland.

The Royals announced Monday they signed pitcher Yohan Pino to a one-year contract. The 30-year-old Pino went 2-5 with a 5.07 ERA in 11 starts as a rookie in 2014 for the Twins.

The Red Sox and Diamondbacks completed a trade Friday, with pitcher Wade Miley heading to Boston in exchange for pitchers Allen Webster and Rubby De La Rosa as well as infielder Raymel Flores .

The deal was one of two trades announced by the Diamondbacks between the two teams Friday. The Diamondbacks announced that pitcher Eury De La Rosa was designated for assignment in a related move.

Miley, 28, went 8-12 with a 4.34 ERA and 183:75 K:BB ratio in 201 1/3 innings in 2014. He's set to reach free agency after the 2017 season but will slide into Boston's new-look rotation for 2015.

Webster went 5-3 with a 5.03 ERA and 36:28 K:BB ratio in 59 innings over 11 starts with the Red Sox in 2014 while delivering a 3.10 ERA and 100:44 K:BB ratio in 122 innings with Triple-A Pawtucket. Webster was the No. 88 prospect in baseball before the 2014 season, according to Baseball America, and landed in the top 50 of the same list prior to the 2013 season.

De La Rosa made 18 starts and one relief appearance with the Red Sox in 2014, going 4-8 with a 4.43 ERA and 74:35 K:BB ratio in 101 2/3 innings. He also made 12 starts in Triple-A last season, posting a 3.45 ERA and 57:25 K:BB ratio in 60 innings.

Flores turned 20 years old in September and has spent three seasons in the Red Sox minor-league system. He hit .282/.344/.354 with one home run, 12 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 206 at-bats with low Class A Lowell in 2014.

The Rangers announced Thursday they signed pitcher Anthony Bass, outfielder Antoan Richardson and pitcher Ross Wolf to minor-league deals. All three players received non-roster invites to spring training.