Overview

• The Twins offloaded $33 million of Carlos Correa’s remaining $103.4 million contract, executing a major salary dump to facilitate his return to Houston.
• Astros declined Minnesota’s request to include first baseman Christian Walker, preserving him as a controllable offseason trade asset.
• David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird have combined for ERAs of 6.75, 6.75 and 27.00, respectively, since being acquired by the Yankees.
• New York optioned Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and manager Aaron Boone acknowledged he may reassign the closer role after Devin Williams’ consecutive blown saves.
• With relief options underperforming, the Yankees are exploring further bullpen additions and could shift rookie starter Cam Schlittler into a relief role if no arm arrives.