MLB trade rumors and news for April 1, 2017

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Good morning baseball fans!

Here is a roundup of what’s going on around the American League Central.

• The Indians decided to release Wily Mo Pena.

• St. Louis signed catcher Yadier Molina to a three-year extension.

• Take one last look at our spring training release tracker.

• The Mariners signed Mark Lowe to a minor league deal.

• Kevin Chapman is no longer on Atlanta’s 40-man roster, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.

• Colorado designated Jason Motte for assignment, the team announced Friday.

• Giovanni Soto has cleared waivers and will report to the White Sox’s Triple-A affiliate, according to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin.

• Mariners left-hander Drew Smyly will be out for six to eight weeks as a result of a flexor strain, according to Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune.

• Righty Jake Esch was claimed off waivers by the Padres, the team announced.

• The Red Sox sent outfielder Bryce Brentz to Triple-A.

• Seattle signed infielder Gordon Beckham to a minor league deal, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal.

• Atlanta remains interested in free agent outfielder Angel Pagan, according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden.

• Detroit signed catcher Bryan Holaday to a minor league deal, the team announced.

• The Cardinals have expressed interest in White Sox lefty Jose Quintana, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman.

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Spring Training Release Tracker

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