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Dillard signed another minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday.

Dillard will be heading into his third year as a member of the Rangers' organization, though he's yet to represent them at the big-league level. The 37-year-old hasn't thrown a big-league pitch for any club since appearing for the Brewers back in 2012.

Patino is set to be traded from the Padres to the Rays in exchange for left-hander Blake Snell, pending a review of medical records, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Patino made his major-league debut in 2020, posting a 5.19 ERA and 21:14 K:BB over 17.1 innings during 11 appearances (one start). He was included on the team's postseason roster, and he'll now be the top prospect in Sunday's blockbuster trade. The right-hander has an above-average 96.8 mph average fastball velocity and will continue his development in Tampa Bay.

Crowe was traded from the Nationals to the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for first baseman Josh Bell, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Crowe was shuffled between the Nationals' active roster and the alternate training site in 2020, but he'll attempt to carve out more consistent time in the majors with the Pirates. The right-hander has struggled against upper-level talent, including an 11.88 ERA and 8:8 K:BB over 8.1 innings during three starts in his first taste of major-league action in 2020. Crowe could attempt to earn a spot as a back-end starter in Pittsburgh's rotation in 2021.

Wittgren agreed Tuesday with Cleveland on a one-year, $2 million contract to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Wittgren was one of the club's top setup men in 2020, turning in a 3.42 ERA and a 28:6 K:BB in 23.2 innings. With Cleveland choosing to non-tender Brad Hand this offseason, Wittgren could be in the mix for saves in 2021 if the team doesn't acquire another established closing option over the winter.

Andriese signed a one-year, $1.85 million contract with the Red Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Per Cotillo, the deal also includes a $3.5 million club option for 2022. Andriese worked largely in a long-relief role for the Angels this past season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB in 32 innings. The 31-year-old should get the opportunity to compete for a spot in a Red Sox rotation otherwise lacking in reliable options.

Kahnle (elbow) signed a two-year, $4.75 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Kahnle will be unavailable for most or all of the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August, but he reached a two-year deal with Los Angeles after parting ways with the Yankees at the end of October. The right-hander made 73 relief appearances over the last two seasons, posting a 3.61 ERA and 91:21 K:BB over 62.1 innings. Once Kahnle returns to full health, he should operate as a late reliever for the Dodgers.

Burdi (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Burdi is clearly talented, but injuries have unfortunately been the story of his career thus far. He made just three appearances last season before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He's expected to miss the entirety of the upcoming season, meaning this is a low-risk investment for 2022 and beyond for San Diego.

Ramirez joined the Padres on a minor-league contract Monday, as was announced on his Instagram account.

Ramirez spent the last two seasons in the Tigers' organization, throwing a total of 90.1 innings while surrendering 43 earned runs. He refused an outright assignment from the team this offseason but will have the chance to stick as organizational depth with the Padres.

Brebbia (elbow) signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Giants on Monday.

The 30-year-old righty missed all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent in early June. The timing of the surgery means he's unlikely to be ready to return until late in the upcoming campaign. He owns a career 3.14 ERA in 175 innings of relief at the big-league level, so there's a decent chance he's a useful piece of the Giants' bullpen when he eventually arrives.

Ryan was traded from the Mets to the Rangers on Friday to complete the trade which sent Todd Frazier the other way back in August.

The 25-year-old has so far yet to advance beyond the Double-A level. In 77 innings at that stop in 2018 and 2019, he produced a 3.51 ERA, striking out 23.7 percent of batters while walking 10.3 percent.