Right-handed reliever Junichi Tazawa agreed to a minor league contract with the Cubs and will report to big league spring training
Jake Arrieta and other free-agent pitchers may settle for less lucrative deals, while contending clubs like the Nationals and Dodgers mull their options.
Tyler Chatwood's new contract with the Cubs might have to be reworked due to an escalator that could take effect based on a single Cy Young Award vote.
Leonys Martin, who hit .172 last season with the Mariners and the Cubs, agreed with the Tigers on a one-year, $1.75 million contract.
The Angels have acquired right-handed reliever Felix Pena, who has shown talent and a 98 mph fastball, from the Cubs in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
The Tampa Rays acquired lefty reliever Dan Jennings from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in return for minor league first baseman Casey Gillaspie.
