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Per ESPN‘s Jeff Passan, the Atlanta Braves acquired Chris Sale in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, along with money. In exchange for Sale, infield prospect, Vaughn Grissom, will be heading to Boston. Sale waved his no-trade clause to join Atlanta. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, the Boston is sending $17 million to Altanta with Sale. For more on this deal, read here.

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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Cincinnati Reds signed starting pitcher Frankie Montas.

The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday announced that they have signed former Met Michael Perez to a minor league deal.

Per Robert Murray of FanSided, according to sources, free agent pitcher Zach Plesac and the Los Angeles Angels are close to an agreement.

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Chris Bello analyzed the Mets’ rotation after Lucas Giolito signed with the Red Sox.

Chris Bello discussed the Frankie Montas signing with the Reds.

Chris Bello wrote about the trade of Chris Sale to the Braves.

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Birthdays: Kevin Kaczmarski (32), Rick Aguilera (62)