Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.

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White Sox sign INF Munetaka Murakami Details: Two years, $34 million Stats: Hit 246 home runs in eight seasons for NPB's Tokyo Yakult Swallows, breaking the league record for most home runs in a season in 2022 (56).

If the Brewers trade ace Freddy Peralta, they want in return a replacement starter they can slot into their rotation in his place, according to The Athletic. Potential suitors like the Mets, Dodgers and Red Sox would seem to have the ability to part with a younger starter of their own in exchange for Peralta.

Jake McCarthy was sitting on the couch in his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife Sophie on Saturday morning. They were celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary when his phone rang. It was his agent with the news that he had been traded.

Brendan Donovan’s trade value has hit a roadblock, slowing the Mariners’ pursuit and leaving teams weighing their options carefully.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will not be trading star second baseman Ketel Marte, general manager Mike Hazen said on Friday, Jan. 9.

The Astros are reportedly ready to trade one of these three players as the team looks to improve after missing out on the playoffs.

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Marte "will remain" with the Arizona Diamondbacks and won't be traded following weeks of speculation. Keeping Marte reportedly won't close the door on Arizona potentially signing Alex Bregman in free agency.

The organization recently inquired about Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore, according to Mets On SI’s Pat Ragazzo. The two sides are reportedly not close to reaching a deal at this time,