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Andrew Lambo is headed back to Oakland:
#Athletics re-sign OF Andrew Lambo and #Giants re-sign 1B Kyle Blanks to minor league contracts for 2017. Both missed time in 2016.
— Matt Eddy (@MattEddyBA) October 28, 2016
The White Sox claimed Rymer Liriano off waivers from Milwaukee on Friday, the club announced.
Los Angeles claimed righty Abel De Los Santos, the team announced.
Lucas Harrell declined an outright assignment and will now be a free agent, the Rangers announced.
This might make sense for a team seeking catching help:
Former Rockie Wilin Rosario looking to return to MLB after big year in Korea. 33 HR, 120 RBI. Fit for team seeking RH power
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 28, 2016
Position change alert:
Christian Bethancourt has been up to 97 mph in bullpens and is developing a changeup. He'll soon begin pitching in the Panama Winter League.
— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) October 27, 2016
Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is seeking a four or five-year contract as he prepares for free agency, according to Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post.
Here’s what is happening around the American League East.
There are a handful of teams that could consider signing Jose Bautista this off-season:
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