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Kim will reportedly get $29 million for the two-year pact. The 29-year-old also reportedly has as the ability to opt out of the deal after the 2025 season. Kim hit just 11 homers with a .700 OPS in 2024 before undergoing labrum surgery in August, but he’s viewed as one of the best defenders up the middle in the sport, and his quality approach at the plate fits in well with the Tampa Bay lineup. He should be an everyday player for the Rays, but Mark Feinsand of MLB.com notes that the expectation is that Kim won’t be ready until May.

The 26-year-old right-hander has made two appearances with the Royals so far this season, posting a 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and a 5/4 K/BB ratio over three innings of work. He’s taking the spot of Nick Mears who landed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement on Friday. Expect Cerantola to work in a middle relief role for manager Matt Quatraro.

No word yet on the severity of the injury or how long Mears will be shelved for, but he’ll miss at least a couple of weeks. Eric Cerantola was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to take his spot in the Royals’ bullpen.

The 26-year-old outfielder takes the roster spot of Otto Kemp after he was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. Berroa was hitting .250/.361/.400 with four homers, 20 RBI and nine stolen bases in 168 plate appearances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Expect him to see most of his work with the Phillies against left-handed pitching.

With Aaron Nola heading to the paternity list, Hoffman will get another opportunity to pitch out of the big league bullpen for at least a couple of days. He holds a 2.70 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and a 2/1 K/BB ratio over 3 1/3 innings in two appearances with the Phillies this season.

The 32-year-old hurler will be away from the team for a couple of days as he welcomes a new addition to the family. Nolan Hoffman was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move to add a fresh arm to the Phillies’ bullpen.

Sean Manaea will be given the opportunity to work as a bulk reliever, likely behind an opener, in Peterson’s spot in the rotation beginning on Monday. The last straw for Peterson appears to have been giving up six runs on 11 hits over five innings against the Reds on Tuesday. He holds a miserable 5.57 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 53 1/3 innings on the season.

The Orioles needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster to re-sign Albert Suarez on Friday, so Kremer was shifted to the 60-day injured list. He has been shelved since the end of April due to a right quad strain and now he won’t be eligible to return until the end of June at the earliest. There’s still no clear timeline for when he may be ready.

The 25-year-old hurler was promoted from Triple-A prior to Thursday’s game. He made his big league debut in that contest, striking out one batter in his scoreless inning of work. Weston should get another opportunity with the O’s before the summer is through.

Once again, the 36-year-old hurler re-signs with the O’s after being designated for assignment. He has pitched well in seven appearances with the club this season, posting a 2.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 10/9 K/BB ratio across 19 2/3 innings. Cameron Weston was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

It’s another discouraging development for the 28-year-old right-hander who is trying to return from a shoulder impingement that has bothered him since the spring. There’s no clear timeline for when he may be able to join the Rays’ bullpen, but it’s going to be a while.