Major League Baseball

Royals extend manager Quatraro through 2029

Royals manager Matt Quatraro, who went 82-80 last season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Kansas City through 2029.

Source: Yanks, DeJong agree to minor league deal

The Yankees and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Jays sign Japan's Okamoto to 4-year, $60M deal

Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, who has hit 248 home runs since entering Japan's NPB in 2015, has signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays.

Japanese ace pitcher Imai signs with Astros

Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros, the team announced on Friday.

Posting period expires for Japan's Takahashi

Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with an MLB team before his posting period expired, so his rights remain with the Saitama Seibu Lions.

Source: Giants, Mahle agree to 1-year contract

The Giants have reached a one-year deal with free agent right-hander Tyler Mahle, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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