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Yankees Sign Rafael Montero to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

The 35-year-old offers swing-and-miss stuff with command concerns in a crowded race for late-inning roles.

Twins Bring Back Three-Time All-Star Liam Hendriks on Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Tigers Finalize Two-Year Deal With Kyle Finnegan, Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy for Assignment

Phillies Trade for LHP Kyle Backhus as Bullpen Overhaul Continues

Guardians Reportedly Land Shawn Armstrong on One-Year, $5.5 Million Deal

Edwin Díaz Expected to Test Free Agency, Putting Mets’ Payroll Resolve to the Test

Dodgers’ Tanner Scott Says He’s Healthy, Eyes World Series Roster

Red Sox Reinstate Justin Slaten From 60-Day IL to Fortify Late-Inning Staff