MLB Transactions
Shane Bieber opts into $16 million contract with Blue Jays
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Shane Bieber has opted into his $16 million contract for the 2026 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, an unexpected decision that bolsters the team's rotation. The move comes amid a flurry of offseason option decisions as free agency begins.
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year Major League contract with left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe for the 2026 season. The team announced the deal on Thursday, placing infielder Romy Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list to clear roster space. Coulombe brings a strong track record as an effective bullpen arm despite injury challenges.
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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey, pending a physical examination. Harvey joins a revamped bullpen after an injury-riddled 2025 season with the Kansas City Royals. The signing aligns with president Jed Hoyer's strategy of adding low-cost veteran arms with upside potential.