Baseball-Major League Baseball roundup

Feb 12 (The Sports Xchange) - The New York Yankees and closer Aroldis Chapman agreed to a one-year, $11.325 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. Chapman, who was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason, had requested $13.1 million in arbitration. The Yankees countered by offering $9 million. The left-handed Chapman was 4-4 with a 1.63 ERA and 33 saves for the Reds last season. He struck out 116 in 66 1/3 innings. - - - The Oakland A's acquired outfielder Khris Davis from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor-league right-hander Bubby Derby and minor-league League catcher Jacob Nottingham, the team announced. Davis hit .247 with 27 homers in 2015. To clear a spot for Davis on the 40-man roster, the A's designated left-hander Sean Nolin for assignment. - - - The Cleveland Indians signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Hunter to a one-year contract, the team announced. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported the contract is worth $2 million and is a major-league deal, which means Hunter will have a spot on the team's Opening Day 40-man roster, assuming he is fully recovered from offseason core muscle surgery. - - - New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, recovering from elbow surgery in October, is uncertain whether he will be ready for Opening Day. Tanaka did light throwing and played long toss at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, on Friday as he continues his rehab. He said he is feeling healthy but could not pinpoint a timetable for his return. Tanaka went 12-7 with a 3.57 ERA last season but was twice placed on the disabled list. He underwent surgery on Oct. 20 to remove a bone spur from the right elbow. - - - The Miami Marlins agreed to terms with left-handed reliever Craig Breslow on a minor-league contract, according to published reports. Breslow will be invited to spring training and allowed to opt-out of the contract if he does not make the big league team. He was 0-4 with a 4.15 ERA in 45 appearances last season for Boston. - - - The Milwaukee Brewers signed veteran relief pitcher Blaine Boyer to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training, the club announced. The 34-year-old right-hander went 3-6 with a 2.49 ERA in 68 appearances for the Minnesota Twins last season. - - - (Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)