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Johnny Cueto has reportedly provided a deadline for the Cincinnati Reds to discuss a contract extension.

Coming off a strong 2014 MLB season, Minnesota Twins starter Phil Hughes reportedly agreed to a contract extension with the club on Monday.    

Still months away from pitchers and catchers reporting, the MLB rumors surrounding some of the biggest trade targets are hotter than ever.

The hot stove has been set ablaze with rumors swirling about both Cole Hamels and Troy Tulowitzki. Even recent acquisitions by teams might be up for discussion with the San Diego Padres looking to deal one of their biggest assets.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been unsuccessful at finding anyone to take Ryan Howard off their hands, but general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. doesn't sound like he's going to keep the 35-year-old first baseman around much longer. 

Speaking on 97.5 The Fanatic on Friday, via Dan Toman of TheScore.com, Amaro was very frank about where Howard stands with the Phillies:

Having already designated reliever Brian Wilson for assignment, the Los Angeles Dodgers decided to release the 32-year-old.

The Dodgers announced the move:

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times initially broke news of the move:

Few teams have been as active this offseason as the Miami Marlins. The latest reported move up their sleeve involves third baseman Casey McGehee. The team announced the deal on Friday night, according to Chris Haft of MLB.com.

The Miami Marlins' offseason overhaul continued on Friday, as the team reportedly struck a deal with the New York Yankees for super-utility man Martin Prado and right-handed pitcher David Phelps. 

The Marlins officially announced the move on Twitter:

The San Diego Padres' rapid roster overhaul continues, as they have reportedly completed a deal to acquire third baseman Will Middlebrooks from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for catcher Ryan Hanigan, who recently came over from the Tam

The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins completed a trade Friday that figures to strengthen the Bronx Bombers' questionable pitching and the Marlins' retooled lineup.

MLB Roster Moves announced the official deal:

Jack Curry of YES Network was the first to report.

A busy offseason continued on Friday, as the Tampa Bay Rays officially shipped outfielder Wil Myers to the San Diego Padres. 

The Padres announced the full details of the blockbuster deal: