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Geovany Soto out three weeks after foot surgery, still expected to be ready for season

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Rangers catcher Geovany Soto will be sidelined for three weeks after he underwent surgery this morning to remove a small bone that was putting pressure on a tendon in his left foot.

Phillies issue statement on the Ben Wetzler situation, say very little

The Phillies broke their silence today on Oregon State left-hander Ben Wetzler, but if you were hoping for anything particularly interesting, you are probably going to be disappointed.

Jaime Garcia to undergo tests for sore shoulder

The Cardinals were expecting Jaime Garcia to be in the mix for a rotation spot this spring after his injury-plagued 2013, but that’s not going to happen.

Stephen Drew critical of draft pick compensation system

Players have reported to their respective spring training sites in Florida and Arizona, but free agent shortstop Stephen Drew is still looking for home.

Report: Orioles and Nelson Cruz agree to a one-year, $8 million contract

UPDATE: Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that the Orioles and Cruz have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract, pending a physical.

Jurickson Profar cleared to resume swinging a bat

Jurickson Profar was shut down earlier this week due to lingering tendinitis in his right shoulder, but Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that he was cleared to resume swinging a bat yesterday.

Report: Mariners likely to trade Nick Franklin or Brad Miller by Opening Day

Many have speculated about a possible match between the Mets and free agent Stephen Drew, but New York could end up finding a shortstop on the trade market.

Matt Harvey cleared to begin throwing

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, doctors have given Mets right-hander Matt Harvey the go-ahead to throw for the first time since Tommy John surgery.

Manny Machado hopes to be cleared for full baseball activities around mid-March

Last we heard, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was making solid progress in his recovery from left knee surgery, but it’s still unclear when he’ll be ready for game action.

Russell Wilson confirms he’ll make appearance at Rangers camp

The Rangers selected Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson from the Rockies in the minor league phase of December’s Rule 5 Draft.

Matt Harrison to undergo MRI on stiff back

After missing most of last season with a pair of procedures to repair a herniated disk in his back, Rangers left-hander Matt Harrison continues to have some bad luck on the health front.

Tyler Colvin has a “good chance” to end up with the Orioles after all

The Orioles backed out of a major league contract with outfielder Tyler Colvin last month after concerns about his back emerged during a pre-signing physical, but Troy Renck of the Denver Post hears that there’s a “good chance” that the two sides end up agreeing to a deal after all.

Royals claim Jimmy Paredes off waivers from Orioles

We have an early front-runner for this year’s version of Casper Wells.

Pedro Florimon expected miss at least two weeks after appendectomy

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Twins shortstop Pedro Florimon is expected to miss two weeks after having his appendix removed this afternoon.

Report: Orioles and Ubaldo Jimenez agree to a four-year, $50 million deal

UPDATE: According to CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman, the Orioles and Jimenez agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal. 6:53 p.m.

Orioles officially announce signing of Suk-min Yoon

The Orioles officially announced the signing of South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon this afternoon.

Jason Heyward will continue to wear protective guard on his helmet

Braves outfielder Jason Heyward wore a protective guard on his helmet after returning from a broken jaw last season and Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that he’ll continue to wear it in 2014.

Josh Tomlin loses arbitration hearing against Indians

According to Tom Withers of the Associated Press, right-hander Josh Tomlin has lost his arbitration case against the Indians.

Indians sign Aaron Harang

Nick Camino of WTAM 1100 in Cleveland reports that the Indians have signed right-hander Aaron Harang to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Hank Aaron has partial hip surgery after falling on ice

The Braves announced this morning that Hall of Famer Hank Aaron required partial left hip surgery last night after he fell on some ice.

Cubs sign Emilio Bonifacio

Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports that the Cubs have signed infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio to a minor league contract.

Jake Peavy: Many Red Sox players “holding out hope” Stephen Drew returns

The decision isn’t up to the players, but Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy had an interesting comment on free agent shortstop Stephen Drew this morning: The Red Sox haven’t officially closed the door on Drew, but Alex Speier of WEEI.com hears that it would likely be limited to a one-year deal or one-year deal with a player option which could help the team for luxury tax purposes.

The Yankees gave Robinson Cano’s old number to Scott Sizemore

The Yankees didn’t wait long to turn the page on Robinson Cano.

Ryan Cook dealing with shoulder inflammation

According to Jane Lee of MLB.com, Athletics manager Bob Melvin said yesterday that Ryan Cook could be shut down from throwing for a couple of weeks due to right shoulder inflammation.

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