Edwards said earlier this month of his right shoulder that it's the "best it's felt in years" since he began a new throwing program this offseason, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday of Kopech's right forearm injury that "I don't think there's anything of concern at this point," Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The Orix Buffaloes of the Korea Baseball Organization signed Olivares on Jan. 10, Gaijin Baseball reports.

Giolito (elbow) has thrown four bullpen sessions this winter and expects to be a "full-go" when spring training begins next month, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. "The progression of my rehab at this point pretty much has me right in line with where I would be as a healthy player," he said.

President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday that the Dodgers plan to use Sasaki in their major-league rotation from the beginning of the season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Matzek will throw a bullpen session in front of scouts Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

The Cubs signed McGuire to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

The Guardians signed Pint to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

The Guardians designated Avila for assignment Wednesday.

The Guardians signed Sewald to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026 on Wednesday.

The Blue Jays signed Lovelady to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

The Blue Jays signed Bethancourt to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.