Contract Signing

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a two-year contract with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The deal is worth more than $11 million guaranteed and covers his first two arbitration years. Pasquantino, a key part of the team's core, had a breakout 2025 season with 32 home runs.

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The San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales, adding depth to their starting rotation ahead of spring training. The deal, reported by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, includes an invitation to big league camp and is worth $1.5 million if Gonzales makes the roster, with up to $1 million in incentives. The club has not yet confirmed the agreement.

Following Alex Bregman's departure from the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs have finalized a five-year, $175 million contract with the veteran third baseman, pending a physical. The deal, featuring a full no-trade clause and $70 million in deferrals, addresses Chicago's need for lineup impact amid recent roster moves.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Eloy Jimenez to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. The 29-year-old slugger, once a top prospect for the Chicago White Sox, brings power potential despite recent struggles. This low-risk move adds depth to Toronto's offseason roster.

Building on the initial report of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami's two-year, $34 million agreement with the Chicago White Sox (including a $6.5 million posting fee to the Yakult Swallows), new details highlight his role in the rebuild alongside prospects like Colson Montgomery. The 25-year-old power hitter, fresh off NPB stardom, faces strikeout and defense hurdles but could re-enter free agency at 28 after proving himself.

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Right-hander Merrill Kelly and Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen addressed reporters Friday after Kelly's two-year, $40 million contract to return following his 2025 trade deadline swap to the Texas Rangers. Kelly called Arizona 'home' amid mutual interest from the start, while Hazen detailed negotiation challenges.