Major League Baseball

Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal

Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Sources: IF Kim, Rays agree to 2-year, $29M deal

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

Source: Polanco to stay with M's on 1-year deal

The Mariners will keep third baseman Jorge Polanco on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Reds acquire reliever Rogers in trade with Giants

The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.

Sources: Royals boost bullpen with Estévez deal

Carlos Estévez and the Royals are in agreement on a two-year, $22.2 million contract with a club option, sources told ESPN, adding a veteran reliever to a Kansas City team hoping to continue its run of success after a surprise postseason appearance.

Steinbrenner: 'Difficult' to spend like Dodgers

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said it is "difficult" for other teams to keep up with the Dodgers' offseason spending.

A's acquire catcher Pereda from Marlins for cash

Catcher Jhonny Pereda was traded to the Athletics from the Miami Marlins for cash Thursday.

Tigers bolster bullpen, ink Kahnle to $7.75M deal

Reliever Tommy Kahnle, who had a 2.11 ERA in 42 2/3 innings for the Yankees in 2024, has signed a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers.

Sources: Reds sign lefty Miley to minors deal

The Reds have signed left-hander Wade Miley to a minor league deal as he recovers from elbow surgery.

Olney: Most improved teams for 2025

From Elly De La Cruz's Reds to the Red Sox and beyond, here are the clubs poised to make the biggest leap this season.