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Shohei Ohtani's representatives declined again Tuesday to answer ESPN's questions about which authorities they have contacted to report their allegation of theft against Ohtani's former interpreter.

The firing of interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will "help relationships internally" between the Dodgers and superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to manager Dave Roberts. "There's no longer a buffer," he said.

The Atlanta Braves sent reliever Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the opening day roster for fan favorite Jesse Chavez, 40, a veteran pitcher who was signed a day earlier after being released by the Chicago White Sox.

Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a free agent deal, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday night.

Victor Scott, who had 94 stolen bases in the minor leagues last season, will be the starting center fielder for the Cardinals after an injury to Dylan Carlson.

Left-hander T.J. McFarland was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for cash and was added to the 40-man roster.

Reliever Phil Bickford was released by the Mets and will receive $217,742 in termination pay rather than the $900,000 salary chosen by a three-person panel over the Mets' $815,000 offer.

The Orioles signed veteran infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp to a major league contract, the team announced on Tuesday.

The Colorado Rockies and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar have agreed to a seven-year, $63.5 million contract extension that runs through the 2030 season with a club option for 2031, the team announced on Tuesday.

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New York Yankees veteran outfielder Oscar Gonzalez, 26, assigned to the minors earlier on Monday, suffered a right orbital fracture, the team announced, after fouling a ball off his face during an exhibition game in Mexico against the Diablos Rojos.

The Mariners will start the season with No. 5 starter Bryan Woo on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow, but Seattle general manager Justin Hollander said on Monday that there is no structural damage in Woo's pitching elbow.

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald has a Grade 2 oblique strain and could miss several weeks.

World Series MVP Corey Seager and All-Star third baseman Josh Jung are expected to be in the lineup for the Texas Rangers on opening day Thursday, even after both played in only one Cactus League game before the team broke camp from Arizona.

The Chicago White Sox on Monday placed catcher Max Stassi, 33, who missed all of last season, on the 10-day injured list because of left hip inflammation, and recalled Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte to fill his spot on the Opening Day roster.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell has a fracture in his left hand and is expected to miss the start of the season.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from him and told lies.

Pirates' 22-year-old right-hander Jared Jones earned a spot on the opening-day roster after an impressive spring training.

The Yankees confirmed Monday that third baseman and leadoff hitter DJ LeMahieu will start the season on the injured list due to a bruised right foot, which has sidelined him since March 16.

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is likely to start the season on the injured list with an elbow issue.