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Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday as a non-roster invitee, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Garcia was non-tendered by the Giants last week, but he'll return to the organization with an invitation to major-league spring training. The 26-year-old appeared in 12 games with San Francisco during the abbreviated 2020 season and will attempt to secure a spot in the bullpen at some point in 2021.

Bracho signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday as a non-roster invitee, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bracho missed most of the past two seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2019, but he made one appearance for the Diamondbacks at the end of last year, allowing two runs over one inning. He'll now get to compete for a role with the Giants during spring training in 2021.

Hildenberger signed a minor-league deal with the Mets on Tuesday, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

The sidearmer was in camp last spring with the Red Sox but was never heard from during the season. He most recently logged a 10.47 ERA and 2.27 WHIP in 16.1 innings with the Twins in 2019.

Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Monday.

The 25-year-old righty came up with the White Sox, but after struggling in large part due to some arm injuries, he was claimed by the Mariners back in September. He could earn a big-league job with the Phillies if he can return to the form he showed when he logged an ERA under 2.00 at Double-A and Triple-A in 2018.

Holmes (forearm) signed a minor-league-deal with Pittsburgh that includes an invitation to spring training Friday.

The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Pirates earlier this week, but he'll return to the organization on a lesser deal. Holmes spent most of the 2020 season on the shelf with a right forearm strain, and it's unclear if he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training, though the invite to big-league camp is an encouraging sign.

Peralta agreed to a one-year, $925,000 deal with the Giants on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The 29-year-old lefty logged a career-best 3.29 ERA in 27.1 innings (25 appearances) last season. His 12.3 K-BB% was his best rate since 2017. He should work in the middle innings for the Giants.

Gott (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Giants on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

He finished the year on the shelf with elbow inflammation, so the Giants must have faith in him contributing in some form in 2021. Prior to the injury, Gott gave up 13 runs in 11.2 innings, so he will likely work in low-leverage spots to start the season.

Neris signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Phillies on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The team declined the right-hander's $7 million option for next season in late October, but he'll remain in the organization after agreeing to the new deal. Neris had 28 saves with a 2.93 ERA during 2019, but he struggled during the shortened season with a 4.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB over 21.2 innings.

Strahm (knee) signed a one-year, $2 million contract to avoid arbitration with the Padres on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

The 29-year-old has been a reliable bullpen piece for the Friars over the past few years, and he had a 2.61 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB with three holds over 20.2 innings last season. Strahm underwent surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his right knee during October, but he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

Garcia signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Giants on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The left-hander got a late start to the 2020 campaign but turned out to be San Francisco's most reliable reliever with a 0.49 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB with six holds over 18.1 innings. Garcia shouldn't be expected to replicate those numbers over a full season, but he also had a 3.02 ERA during the 2019 season.