MLB Player News

Kittredge signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It looked like he was trending toward Tommy John surgery in mid-August, but it seems like Kittredge was able to make a full recovery from a sprained UCL without going under the knife. He has thrown three full-go bullpen sessions and will report to camp with no restrictions. Kittredge will provide organizational bullpen depth.

Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Monday.

The 25-year-old righty came up with the White Sox, but after struggling in large part due to some arm injuries, he was claimed by the Mariners back in September. He could earn a big-league job with the Phillies if he can return to the form he showed when he logged an ERA under 2.00 at Double-A and Triple-A in 2018.

The Reds traded Iglesias and cash to the Angels on Monday in exchange for reliever Noe Ramirez and a player to be named later or cash.

Iglesias served as the Reds' primary closer for the better part of the last four seasons, accruing 100 saves to go with a 2.95 ERA and 11.0 K/9 over that stretch. The 30-year-old looks like the early favorite to open the upcoming season as the Angels' closer, especially after the Halos unsuccessfully cycled through a number of ninth-inning options during the 2020 campaign. This was a cost-cutting measure for Cincinnati, though the club is expected to cover some of the $9.13 million Iglesias is owed in 2021, the final year of his contract.

Holmes (forearm) signed a minor-league-deal with Pittsburgh that includes an invitation to spring training Friday.

The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Pirates earlier this week, but he'll return to the organization on a lesser deal. Holmes spent most of the 2020 season on the shelf with a right forearm strain, and it's unclear if he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training, though the invite to big-league camp is an encouraging sign.

Rogers agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Twins on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

The Twins missed the deadline to announce the move, but apparently the two sides did agree to terms. As things stand, Rogers would enter the year as the Twins' closer, with Tyler Duffey set to serve as setup man. However, the contending Twins will likely bring in some reinforcements in free agency that could shake up the pecking order.

Garcia was non-tendered by the Giants on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Giants last offseason and appeared in 12 games during the shortened season. Garcia gave up six runs on 13 hits with seven strikeouts and four walks across 10 innings.

Heller (biceps) signed a one-year contract with the Yankees on Wednesday to avoid arbitration.

The 29-year-old appeared in six games for the Yankees in 2020 and gave up two runs on five hits with a 6:2 K:BB over six innings before eventually landing on the injured list. Heller has only 31.1 innings to his name over the past four seasons with New York.

Robles was non-tendered by the Angels on Wednesday.

Robles' value peaked when he saved 23 games for the Angels in 2019, but he followed that up by posting a 10.26 ERA in 16.2 innings last season. The 30-year-old righty's past success could allow him to secure a big-league deal on the open market.

Milner was non-tendered by the Angels on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old lefty has posted an ERA north of 7.00 in three straight seasons. He may need to accept a minor-league pact this offseason.

Andriese was non-tendered by the Angels on Wednesday.

He has operated as a long reliever and/or swing man for his entire career and has not logged an ERA under 4.50 since 2016. Last year, he posted a 4.50 ERA and a career-best 1.00 WHIP, so he should catch on somewhere, but he may need to accept a pay cut.