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Nats, Cavalli avoid arbitration with $870K deal

Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $870,000, a deal that includes a 2027 team option.

Pressly, 37, world champion with Astros, retires

Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly, who collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series, retired after a 13-year career,  the 37-year-old pitcher announced Saturday.

Sources: Mets, Bichette reach 3-year, $126M deal

After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN. New York plans to play Bichette at third base for the first time in his pro career.

Reports: Realmuto sticks with Phils on $45M deal

The free agency dominoes continued to fall with J.T. Realmuto agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract to stay with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.

Dodgers strike again, land Tucker, sources say

The World Series champion Dodgers added another big bat to an already-potent lineup Thursday night, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal with prized free agent Kyle Tucker, sources told ESPN.

Lowe to Angels, Lux to Rays in three-team trade

The Rays have sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati and infielder Gavin Lux moved from Cincinnati to Tampa Bay.

Kershaw set to pitch in World Baseball Classic

Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.

Source: Twins add catcher Caratini on 2-year deal

The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini agreed on a two-year, $14 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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