Kelvin Herrera, the free-agent reliever and two-time All-Star, has agreed on a two-year, $18 million deal with the Chicago White Sox, the team announced Tuesday.
Cubs pitchers Jake Arrieta and Wade Davis have been extended qualifying offers by the team, guaranteeing Chicago draft-pick compensation if either signs with another team.
The Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Tigers. In return, Detroit receives two prospects and a player to be named later or cash.
White Sox reliever Nate Jones, sidelined since April 28 because of inflammation in his right elbow, won't return this season after undergoing surgery to his right arm.
Royals lefty Brian Flynn is out eight weeks after sustaining injuries from falling through the roof of a barn.
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.
