Contract Signing

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Theodor Niederbach to a one-year, two-way contract worth 1.025 million dollars.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Noah Steen to a two-year, entry-level NHL contract starting in the 2026-27 season. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal, with Steen set to join the Syracuse Crunch for the rest of the 2025-26 AHL season on a tryout. The 21-year-old Norwegian impressed in Sweden this year.

The New York Yankees have finalized a five-year, $162.5 million contract with outfielder Cody Bellinger, their biggest offseason move. The frontloaded deal includes $85 million over the first two years, opt-outs after 2027 and 2028, a $20 million signing bonus, and a full no-trade clause, solidifying the outfield with Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge while raising questions about prospects like Jasson Domínguez amid roster needs and a projected $320 million payroll.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers officially introduced outfielder Kyle Tucker on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, announcing a four-year, $240 million deal. Tucker, a four-time All-Star from the Houston Astros, will wear No. 23 and play right field. The move bolsters a lineup aiming for a three-peat after back-to-back World Series titles.

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.