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Altuve, Correa to miss WBC due to insurance issue

Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not play in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues if they were to be injured in the event.

Rockies deal Chivilli to Yanks; acquire Twins' Julien

The Yankees added to their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring reliever Angel Chivilli from Colorado while the Rockies separately acquired infielder Edouard Julien and reliever Pierson Ohl from Minnesota.

Peralta willing to consider new deal with Mets

Freddy Peralta wants to get settled first, but he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the New York Mets before reaching free agency.

Source: Giants ink Bader to 2-year, $20.5M deal

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year deal worth $20.5 million with free agent center fielder Harrison Bader, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.

Dodgers star Yamamoto on Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan has set its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic and announced that Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be included.

Twins, RHP Ryan agree to 1-year, $6.2M deal

Pitcher Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins avoided salary arbitration, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract that guarantees $6.2 million.

Williams, Sproat aim to fit right in with Brewers

Jett Williams joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization less than a week ago, but he already has a pretty good read on his new team.

Cubs sign OF Carlson to minor league contract

- The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.

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