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Jake McGee has been a staple at the back end of the Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen for the past several seasons, but the veteran lefty could be on the move.

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Report: McGee Trade Talks Intensifying

Friday, Dec. 11

According to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, the McGee trade front has heated up significantly over the past one or two days.

The Atlanta Braves have traded catcher Christian Bethancourt to the San Diego Padres for right-handed pitcher Casey Kelley and catcher Ricardo Rodriguez.

The Braves have been as active as any team this offseason, dealing key contributors Miller, Andrelton Simmons and Cameron Maybin in the last three weeks in part of a major overhaul to build for the future.

Not content to stand pat with their current bullpen alignment, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed free-agent right-hander Juan Nicasio. 

After a successful run with the St. Louis Cardinals down the stretch last season, right-hander Jonathan Broxton has agreed to a two-year extension with the team. 

The Colorado Rockies reportedly reached an agreement Thursday with slugger Mark Reynolds on a one-year, $2.6 million contract that also includes incentives.

The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement Thursday to trade infielder Yunel Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for pitchers Trevor Gott and Michael Brady, announced the Angels.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman is under investigation for an alleged domestic violence incident, but his current club is still attempting to trade him.  

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Nationals Interested in Chapman

Thursday, Dec. 10

Marly Rivera of ESPN Deportes reported the Nationals have "significant interest" in Chapman, despite the recent allegations. 

The Houston Astros reportedly reached an agreement Thursday to re-sign relief pitcher Tony Sipp on a three-year, $18 million deal.  

The 2015 Major League Baseball Rule 5 draft has come and gone without a lot of activity, which was expected, but there were still a handful of players on the move looking to make their mark with a new organization. 

As the final day of the MLB winter meetings rolls along in Nashville, Tennessee, keep it locked right here for all the latest updates from the Rule 5 draft, the trade market and the free-agent front.

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