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Andriese is signing with the Yomiuri Giants of the NPB in Japan, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Andriese pitched for the Red Sox and Mariners in 2021, posting a 5.21 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 48.1 innings. He has pitched nearly exclusively out of the bullpen since 2019 but was primarily a starter earlier in his career. It's unclear how the Giants plan to use Andriese, though he may have the opportunity to stick in the rotation.

Cordero (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Cordero elected free agency in early November after he was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte. He's expected to be sidelined until at least the middle of the 2022 campaign after he underwent Tommy John surgery in March.

Kelly signed with the Phillies as a non-roster invitee Tuesday.

Kelly, a 29-year-old righty, has yet to make his major-league debut. He threw 44.2 innings for Triple-A Sugar Land in 2021, cruising to a 2.82 ERA, but a player his age looking good against minor-league hitters isn't something to get too excited about.

Cyr joined the Phillies as a non-roster invitee Tuesday.

Cyr is a 28-year-old reliever who's yet to make his big-league debut. His 4.91 ERA with Triple-A Sacramento in the Giants' system last season is unimpressive, though it did at least come with a 31.6 percent strikeout rate.

Bellatti joined the Phillies as a non-roster invitee Tuesday.

Bellatti tossed 3.1 innings for the Marlins last season, giving up five earned runs. His numbers in 29.2 innings at the Triple-A level were far more encouraging, as he cruised to a 1.52 ERA while striking out 33.0 percent of opposing batters, but it's tough to get too excited about a 29-year-old dominating minor-league bats.

Romano had surgery to repair a torn left meniscus in early November, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Romano noted that he was dealing with the injury down the stretch of the 2021 season, but he managed to pitch through it by receiving treatment. "Two weeks into the offseason I got an MRI showing the tear and we went down to Cleveland and got the surgery, got it cleaned out," said Romano. "Now we're six weeks out and it feels like a brand new knee. It's going to be nice to go out there and not have to worry about it." Romano will now turn his attention to his usual offseason throwing program in preparation for 2022.

Fulmer has been selected by the Dodgers in the second round of the 2021 Rule 5 draft, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

Fulmer was a first-round pick by the White Sox in 2015, and he's spent parts of the last six seasons in the big leagues. However, he's failed to generate much success at the top level. The right-hander posted a 6.66 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 25.2 innings across 20 relief appearances with the Reds last year. However, he should be in the mix for a low-leverage relief role with the Dodgers at some point in 2022.

Menez was selected by the Cubs in the first round of the 2021 Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

Menez made eight appearances (one start) in the majors for the Giants last year and recorded a 3.86 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 14 innings. However, he wasn't added to San Francisco's 40-man roster during the offseason and will likely compete for a spot in the Cubs' major-league bullpen this spring.

Megill has re-signed with the Twins on a minor-league deal, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Megill was non-tendered by the Twins on Nov. 30 after being claimed the same day. He'll now have a chance to earn a bullpen role with the club in spring training. Megill spent his 2021 campaign with the Cubs, and he posted an 8.37 ERA and 1.86 WHIP across 23.2 innings in the majors.

Llovera signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Friday.

Llovera spent most of the season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2021 and logged a 3.46 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 52 innings across 32 appearances (four starts). He'll now attempt to carve out a role with the Giants, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him serve as a non-roster invitee this spring.