MLB Insider: Updates on White Sox, Pirates, Rays, Yasmani Grandal, Phil Maton

With the high-end free-agent market showing little signs of movement, teams are adding players to fill out their 40-man rosters or signing veterans on non-roster invite minor-league contracts.

There have been a plethora of such moves since pitchers and catchers reported to spring training, and that has only continued in the last 24-48 hours. Here’s a breakdown of the recent deals, per major-league sources.

Chicago White Sox

Free-agent reliever Corey Knebel and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Here’s a breakdown of the deal:

• 2024: $1.5 million if in majors
• $250,000 each for 15, 30, 40, 50, 60 relief appearances.

Oakland Athletics

Free-agent reliever Scott Alexander and the Oakland Athletics are in agreement on a one-year contract. Here’s a breakdown of the deal:

• 2024: $2.25 million
• $50,000 each for 35, 40, 45, 50 games pitched
• $100,000 for 60 games
• $200,000 if traded each time.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Free-agent reliever Josh Fleming and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a split major-league contract, as first reported by FanSided. Here’s a breakdown of the deal:

• 2024: $850,000 if in majors

Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract. Here’s a breakdown of the deal:

• 2024: $2.5 million
• $250,000 for 70, 85, 100 games started

Tampa Bay Rays

Free-agent reliever Phil Maton and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a one-year contract. Here’s a breakdown of the deal.

• 2024: $6.25 million
• 2025: $7.75 million ($225,000 buyout)