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Nationals released C Derek Norris.

Braves claimed LHP Kevin Chapman off waivers from the Astros. Cubs released RHP Maikel Cleto. Tigers released OF Mike O'Neill. Padres signed Cuban left-hander Osvaldo Hernandez for a $2.5 million bonus. Rays re-signed OF Jason Coats to a minor league deal.

Mariners acquired OF Joey Curletta from the Phillies for ambidextrous Pat Venditte.

Orioles signed 1B/OF Pedro Alvarez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Rays claimed RHP Jumbo Diaz off waivers from the Reds. RHP Caleb Cotham retires.

Nationals signed LHP John Lannan to a minor league contract.

Reds claimed 1B/OF Christian Walker off waivers from the Braves.

Diamondbacks signed LHP T.J. McFarland to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Mariners acquired RHP Chase De Jong from the Dodgers for INF Drew Jackson and RHP Aneurys Zabala. White Sox released INF Brett Lawrie.

Marlins signed INF Steve Lombardozzi to a minor league deal. Brewers signed INF Nick Noonan to a minor league deal. Padres signer RHP Justin de Fratus to a minor league deal. Mariners signed RHP Caleb Cotham to a minor league deal. Orioles signed LHP Chris Jones to a minor league deal.

Nationals signed RHP Joe Blanton to a one-year contract.

Orioles released LHP T.J. McFarland.

Cardinals signed OF Jose Adolis Garcia to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. (CUBA) Braves signed OF Sanders Commings to a minor league contract. Braves claimed 1B/OF Christian Walker off of waivers from the Orioles. Orioles signed INF Paul Janish to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Mets signed RHP Wilfredo Boscan to a minor league contract.

Orioles acquired LHP Richard Bleier from the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Orioles re-signed OF Michael Bourn to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Nationals signed C Matt Wieters to a two year contract.

Tigers signed OF Mat Murton and INF Danny Muno to a minor league deals.

Diamondbacks signed LHP Jorge De La Rosa to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Orioles acquired LHP Vidal Nuno from the Dodgers for RHP Ryan Moseley. Yankees signed LHP Jon Niese to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Padres signed RHP Jered Weaver to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Orioles signed OF Craig Gentry to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Reds signed OF Ryan Raburn to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Royals re-signed RHP Peter Moylan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Giants signed OF Slade Heathcott to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Giants signed INF Aaron Hill to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Rangers signed C A.J. Jimenez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Nick Swisher has announced his retirement from baseball Dodgers 1B Darin Ruf has signed a $1.1 million contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Blue Jays signed C Rafael Lopez to a minor league deal.

Kendry Flores' minor league contract with the Cardinals has been voided. Blue Jays signed RHP Mat Latos to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Randy Choate has retired from baseball. Rays signed RHP Tommy Hunter to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Orioles signed 1B/3B Juan Francisco to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Reds claimed RHP Nefi Ogando off waivers from the Pirates. Indians signed LHP Chris Narveson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Brewers signed INF Nick Noonan to a minor league contract. Giants signed RHP David Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Rangers acquired RHP Eddie Gamboa from the Rays for a PTBNL or cash.