The Mets selected Justin Slaten during the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Ryan Fernandez was selected by the Cardinals in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

The Nationals selected Nasim Nunez during the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Shane Drohan was selected by the White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The Rockies selected Anthony Molina during the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Mitch Spence was selected by the Athletics in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Matt Sauer was selected by the Royals in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Connor Seabold was released by the Rockies on Wednesday, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

The Astros acquired Dylan Coleman from the Royals on Wednesday in exchange for Carlos Mateo, Anne Rogers and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com report.

The Marlins plan to stretch A.J. Puk out during spring training as they consider him for a rotation spot, Isaac Azout of SBNation.com reports.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that DJ LeMahieu will be the club's starting third baseman in 2024, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Aaron Judge being the team's everyday center fielder in 2024 is "in play," Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Dan Altavilla signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Craig Kimbrel is close to an agreement with the Orioles, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow indicated Wednesday that Wilyer Abreu could receive significant playing time next season, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow indicated Wednesday that he expects Ceddanne Rafaela to play a significant role with the major-league club in 2024, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Michael Tonkin signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Mets on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Victor Caratini signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Astros on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Luis Garcia signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Atlanta traded Marco Gonzales (forearm) and cash to Pittsburgh on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.