MLB news and rumors for Jan. 21: Nationals closing in on Cespedes?
Here's a roundup of all things MLB for Thursday, including notes on Yoenis Cespedes, Howie Kendrick, Austin Jackson, and more.
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Dayn Perry
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Here's all that's worth knowing around MLB for Thursday, Jan. 21 ...
RUMORS & SPECULATION
Austin Jackson: The Brewers, Angels, and Rangers have some interest in the free agent outfielder. (Jerry Crasnick via Twitter)
Brewers: Jon Heyman tweets that there's not much activity when it comes to any possible trade involving OF Ryan Braun.
Diamondbacks: May be trying to trade a second baseman in order to make room for a Howie Kendrick signing. (Bob Nightengale via Twitter)
Indians: May have some interest in free agent 3Bs David Freese and Juan Uribe. (Ken Rosenthal via Twitter)
Nationals: Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals have made a five-year offer to free agent OF Yoenis Cespedes. While the Mets and White Sox surely remain interested, it's uncertain whether they're willing to compete with a five-year deal. Per Rosenthal, the Mets won't go beyond three years.
SIGNINGS & AGREEMENTS
Angels: Avoided arbitration with SP Garrett Richards by signing him to a $6.425 million contract for 2016.
Astros: Signed P Wandy Rodriguez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Cubs: Signed INF Munenori Kawasaki to a minor-league contract.
Giants: Signed C George Kottaras to a minor-league contract.
Orioles: Made 1B Chris Davis' seven-year, $161 million contract official.
Rays: Have reportedly agreed to terms with OF/1B Steve Pearce on a one-year contract.
White Sox: Signed RP Matt Albers to a one-year contract for $2.55 million. The deal also includes an option for 2017.
MISCELLANY
National League: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the NL could have the DH as soon as 2017.
Yankees: CL Aroldis Chapman will not face criminal charges for his alleged October domestic violence incident.
