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BREAKING: Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the A’s are in agreement on a seven-year, $66.5 million contract extension with one club option, sources tell ESPN. Butler, 24, broke out as a rookie last year and is seen as a foundational player for the A’s moving forward.

George Kirby has been shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation

Giancarlo Stanton said his elbow injuries are “considered severe in both elbows.” He attributes it to “bat adjustments” from last season and is unsure when he will be able to resume baseball activities. If surgery is needed, he said it would be season-ending.

According to source, Gerrit Cole has been recommended to have TJ surgery... but they are now waiting for a 2nd opinion to confirm the diagnosis #Yankees

Weathers is expected to be out 4-6 weeks.

Source: Alex Verdugo has agreed to a one-year big-league deal with the Atlanta Braves. READ: nytimes.com/athletic/62191…

Trade news: The Cleveland Guardians are sending infielder Tyler Freeman to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Nolan Jones, sources tell ESPN. Freeman should play a lot with the Rockies, and Jones came up in the Cleveland organization and is headed back for a second stint.

Kristian Campbell has made the Red Sox Opening Day roster as expected. He has been informed, per source.

Evan Carter will not break camp with the Rangers’ big league club, per Chris Young

Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have made the Rangers’ Opening Day roster, per Chris Young

Jordan Montgomery says he will be having Tommy John surgery next week.

Reynaldo Lopez will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder to determine if he has any structural damage. Imaging only showed inflammation. Timetable for return won’t be known until after surgery. You can expect him to miss at least a couple months.

BREAKING: Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources say. The deal, which can max out at $204 million and includes a $30 million club option for a tenth season that can convert to a player option, was

NEWS: The Dodgers are acquiring CF Esteury Ruiz from the A's, sources tell ESPN. He stole an AL-leading 67 bases in 2023 and was designated for assignment three days ago.

Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a eight-year, $60 million contract extension that includes two club options, sources tell ESPN. Campbell, 22, is expected to be a franchise cornerstone and is now locked up through 2034.

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up outfielder Chandler Simpson, the fastest man in baseball, sources tell ESPN. Simpson, 24, stole 104 bases in 110 games last year and has eight steals in 17 games along with a .301 batting average at Triple-A this season.

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Luke Keaschall suffered a broken right forearm. Non-displaced fracture. #MNTwins

Not surprisingly, Boone said that he will remove Williams from the closer role for now.

The #Braves today reported RHP Ian Anderson to Atlanta after optioning RHP Davis Daniel to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game. The club today also signed OF Eddie Rosario to a major league contract, and optioned OF Jarred Kelenic to the Stripers. To make room on the