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Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson, who has been dealing with discomfort in his right elbow and forearm this spring, is meeting with surgeon Dr. Keith Meister.

Dave Roberts and the Dodgers finalized a four-year extension Tuesday, a deal that a source previously told ESPN sets a record for average annual value on a manager's contract.

Lawrence Butler and the Athletics have finalized a $65.5 million, seven-year contract, another major investment for a team preparing to spend three seasons playing in a temporary minor league home.

Former big league slugger Mo Vaughn has confirmed he used human growth hormone to recover from a nagging knee injury late in his career.

Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier is scheduled to have surgery to repair a torn left thumb ligament on Thursday.

Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has inflammation in his throwing elbow and will be shut down for up to 10 days.

Twins right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has a significant tear in his shoulder and will be out for an extended period.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will undergo surgery on a broken left hamate bone and miss six to eight weeks.

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, who missed all of last season while recovering from shoulder surgery, expects to pitch in a minor league spring training game this week.