The Astros signed Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to a $54M, three-year deal with up to $63M in incentives.

The Angels bought out Anthony Rendon’s $38.6M 2026 salary, ending his injury-plagued five-year stint.

Andrew Heaney, 34, retired from MLB after a 12-year career with six teams, including a 2023 World Series win with the Rangers.

The Orioles re-signed pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million deal with a 2027 option.

The Reds signed outfielder JJ Bleday to a one-year, $1.4 million deal with incentives for the 2025 season.

The Chicago Cubs signed veteran reliever Hunter Harvey to a one-year contract to strengthen their bullpen.

Arizona GM Mike Hazen says trade talks for Ketel Marte will likely end soon, with Marte expected to stay with the D-Backs.

The San Francisco Giants signed pitcher Tyler Mahle to a one-year deal on December 31, 2025.

Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai remains unsigned ahead of MLB's January 2 deadline despite interest from several teams.

Bryce Harper mocked criticism of his performance with a TikTok video wearing "NOT ELITE" after a subpar 2025 season.