MLB Trade Rumors and Signings

The Cubs announced this evening that former Padres GM Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Jason McLeod will be leaving the Padres and joining the Cubs.

Padres starting pitcher Matt Latos will start the season on the disabled list, according to FOXSports.com.

The Padres newly acquired prospect in the Adrian Gonzalez deal, Casey Kelly is being put on what seems to be a"loose limit" pitch count for the 2011 season.

MLB.com's Bill Ladson is reporting that the Nationals have agreed to terms with infielder Jerry Hairston Jr.

The Padres have added another veteran to the back-end of the bullpen by coming to terms on a deal with free agent reliever Chad Qualls.

The Padres have signed second baseman Orlando Hudson to a two year deal worth 11.5 million dollars

The Red Sox have finalized and announced a trade with the Padres that sends Adrian Gonzalez to the Red Sox in exchange for prospects Casey Kelly, Reymond Fuentes, Anthony Rizzo, and a player to be named late

ESPN.com is reporting that the Mets are closing in on a deal with pitcher Chris Young.

The Rangers have signed catcher Yorvit Torrealba to a two-year deal worth 6.25 million dollars, according to SI.com.

The Pirates designated left-handed pitcher Zach Duke for assignment today.