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RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and the Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $85 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Right-hander Julio Teheran, who signed with the Tigers on a minor league deal prior to spring training, will break camp with the team, triggering a one-year, $3 million deal with incentives to earn more.

The White Sox said Eloy Jimenez departed with left shoulder discomfort, and they would provide another update on Thursday.

Newly acquired slugger Khris Davis will miss the start of the season for the Rangers because of a quadriceps strain suffered on a bunt single.

Manager Jayce Tingler said after Tuesday's game that Fernando Tatis Jr., has been dealing with a minor shoulder issue for a few years and was happy he said something to the team after exiting Monday's game.

Bryan Shaw, who signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians this offseason, was told Wednesday that he will make the club's Opening Day roster.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he received the COVID-19 vaccine last week, and will encourage his players and staff to do the same once they are eligible.

RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and the Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $85 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Right-hander Julio Teheran, who signed with the Tigers on a minor league deal prior to spring training, will break camp with the team, triggering a one-year, $3 million deal with incentives to earn more.

New MLB policies intended to crack down on the use of foreign substances on baseballs have been sent to all 30 teams. A source said the policies are ultimately meant to help level the playing field for hitters, which should increase balls in play.

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Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has a hairline fracture in his right forearm, casting more doubt on his ability to open the season on the active roster.

Designated hitter Khris Davis was injured running out a bunt single Tuesday and could start the season on the injured list for the Texas Rangers.

The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. left his team's spring training game against the Reds with left shoulder discomfort and will be reevaluated Wednesday.

Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff will not make the major league roster to start the season, leaving Jake Cave, Kyle Garlick, Brent Rooker and Luis Arraez to compete for the starting left-field job.

Blue Jays reliever Kirby Yates, who was slated to be the team's closer this season, is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Josh Hader will continue to stick to a defined ninth-inning closer role rather than than working multiple innings as he has in the past.

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