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Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April, will start throwing off a mound the last week of January, according to the Tampa Bay Times. He continues to target June for his return to the majors.

Moore won 17 games in 2013 before being limited to two starts in 2014. He is 29-17 with a 3.53 ERA in 63 career outings (61 starts).

The Yankees acquired reliever Chris Martin from the Rockies on Tuesday. The Rockies will receive cash considerations.

The 28-year-old Martin made his MLB debut in 2014, posting a 6.89 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 16 relief outings.

In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated reliever Gonzalez Germen for assignment.

Orioles reliever Ryan Webb, who underwent shoulder surgery at the end of the 2014 season, said Monday he expects to be full go in spring training, per MASNsports.com. He said the range of motion is coming back in his left shoulder.

Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $2.15 million contract for the 2015 season, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

The 31-year-old Chavez had one of the best seasons of his career in 2014. He went 8-8 with a 3.45 ERA in 32 outings (21 starts).

Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore told MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM that he remains on track in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Barring any setbacks, he's expected to be able to pitch competitively in June.

"June is looking like a time where I'll be in competition, at what level we're not sure, barring any setbacks. My arm is feeling good," he said.

Orioles relief pitcher Ryan Webb underwent surgery to tighten the capsule in his his non-throwing at the end of the season, reports the Baltimore Sun. Webb went 3-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 51 games for the Oriole last season. He resumed throwing and is expected to be fully recovered for spring training.

The Mariners agreed to trade pitcher Brandon Maurer to the Padres in exchange for outfielder Seth Smith.

In 2014, the right-handed Maurer went 1-4 with a 4.65 ERA and fills the Padres’ need for bullpen help. The left-handed-hitting Smith hit .266 with 12 homeruns and 48 RBI in 136 games.

Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, per the team's official website. Rodriguez went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in seven relief outings for Oakland.

The Athletics announced Thursday they acquired pitcher Eury De La Rosa from the Diamondbacks for cash. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, pitcher Fernando Rodriguez was designated for assignment.

De La Rosa was 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 25 relief outings for Arizona in 2014, while Rodriguez was 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in seven relief outings for Oakland.

The Royals announced Monday they signed pitcher Yohan Pino to a one-year contract. The 30-year-old Pino went 2-5 with a 5.07 ERA in 11 starts as a rookie in 2014 for the Twins.