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Mets Pause A.J. Minter’s Rehab After Left-Hip Discomfort

The pause resets his 30-day rehab clock, delaying a planned activation.

Nationals Agree to Deal With Reliever Max Kranick, Pending Physical

Rangers Agree to Minor-League Deal With Reliever Ryan Brasier

Twins Reuniting With Taylor Rogers on Reported One-Year, $2 Million Deal

Cubs Agree to Deal With Reliever Hunter Harvey, Pending Physical

Yankees Sign RHP Drake Fellows to Minor-League Deal

Dodgers Finalize Three-Year, $69 Million Deal With Closer Edwin Díaz

Yankees Make First Rule 5 Pick Since 2011, Add Cardinals RHP Cade Winquest

Reds Bring Back Closer Emilio Pagán on Reported Two-Year, $20 Million Deal

Braves Re-Sign Joel Payamps on One-Year, $2.25 Million Deal

Phillies Shut Down José Alvarado With Forearm Strain for Remainder of Regular Season

Astros Sign Matt Bowman to Minor League Deal After Orioles Release

Astros Designate Reliever Forrest Whitley for Assignment