AL East

Mired in the worst slump of his career, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is reportedly expected to announce his retirement from baseball Friday, effective at the end of the 2016 season.

ESPN's Buster Olney first reported the news, and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports provided confirmation.

If you're a fan of star-studded Major League Baseball free-agent classes, I come bearing bad news. There's not going to be one this winter. Sorry.

But hey, at least Edwin Encarnacion will be out there. That's something. A big something, even.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez reportedly suffered a wrist injury when he slipped and fell on the steps in the dugout following Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. 

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Already boasting a lineup with outstanding young hitters, the Boston Red Sox are adding another one to the mix by calling up top prospect Andrew Benintendi from Double-A Portland.

The Red Sox officially announced Benintendi's promotion on Twitter.

The seventh overall pick in last year's draft, Benintendi's stock has done nothing but rise in the 13 months he's been in the Red Sox farm system.

With the New York Yankees purging themselves of many veteran stars before the MLB's non-waiver trade deadline Monday, Alex Rodriguez's future remains up in the air.

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The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that they acquired starting pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to MLB's trade deadline. 

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday they have acquired relief pitcher Scott Feldman from the Houston Astros in return for minor league pitcher Guadalupe Chavez. 

Feldman is 5-3 with a 2.90 ERA in 26 games and five starts this season, as the Blue Jays add a versatile arm to their bullpen.  

The Baltimore Orioles confirmed Monday they acquired Steve Pearce, sending minor league catcher Jonah Heim to the Tampa Bay Rays to complete the deal. 

Pearce, who had previously spent four years as a member of the Orioles, is batting .309 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI in 60 games.

The Boston Red Sox reportedly acquired left-handed pitcher Fernando Abad from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed pitcher Pat Light on Monday, according to Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. 

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez struck out in each of his four at-bats during Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first batter in major league history to record a four-strikeout performance in both his teens and forties, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN.com).