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The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Guardians for All-Star second baseman Andres Gimenez, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The Nationals will have the first pick in the 2025 MLB draft for the third time in franchise history after winning the draft lottery at baseball's winter meetings.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred met with Pinellas County chairwoman Kathleen Peters and St. Petersburg mayor Ken Welch to express support ahead of a Dec. 17 vote on public financing for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki will begin meeting with MLB teams next week as he begins the process of choosing where he wants to play.

The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday his client is willing to switch positions if it helps facilitate a trade, but that the eight-time All-Star is "not going to go just anywhere."

Free agent Yimi Garcia, who was traded by the Blue Jays to the Mariners in July, has agreed to return to Toronto on a two-year, $15 million deal, a source told ESPN.

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg announced that his cancer has returned and he will undergo aggressive treatment.

Thomas Boswell, a reporter and columnist for The Washington Post for 52 years until his retirement in 2021, won the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

The Cardinals' rebuilding plan includes potentially trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Although he did not comment on Juan Soto's record-breaking deal since it's not yet official, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns did offer an opinion on another prominent free agent: first baseman Pete Alonso.

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Terry Francona, who was hired in October to run the Reds, said Monday that he feels he can once again do the work needed to improve a team.

Brian Cashman said he was "proud" of the Yankees' efforts to retain Juan Soto and that they will now pivot to other opportunities in free agency.

The Tigers have added Alex Cobb to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran right-hander, according to multiple reports.

Grady Sizemore is staying with the White Sox, serving as the offensive coordinator under first-year manager Will Venable.

Closer Jordan Romano and the Phillies are in agreement on a contract.

The Rays' opener against the Colorado Rockies was pushed back a day until March 28 on Monday to give Tampa Bay an extra day to adapt the New York Yankees' Steinbrenner Field.

The Mets vaulted up the odds to win the World Series at sportsbooks, leapfrogging the Yankees after landing Juan Soto.

Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23.

Juan Soto has signed with the New York Mets. How does that impact the overall fantasy baseball rankings for 2025?