Free-agent reliever Adam Ottavino, who had a breakout 2018 season as the setup man for closer Wade Davis with the Rockies, has agreed to sign with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.
The Yankees have reunited with closer Aroldis Chapman on a five-year, $86 million deal, the four-time All-Star told ESPN's Marly Rivera on Wednesday night.
If the Marlins can come to a deal to acquire free-agent closers Kenley Jansen or Aroldis Chapman, owner Jeffrey Loria has given the OK for spending whatever is necessary, a source said Tuesday.
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Brett Cecil on a four-year deal worth $30.5 million, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jim Bowden.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon expects to use Aroldis Chapman for 30 to 40 pitches Wednesday despite saying he left the closer in too long in Game 6.
The Cubs filled a big need on Wednesday, acquiring lefty reliever Mike Montgomery in a four-player trade with the Mariners, according to a source familiar with the deal.
