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Camargo was non-tendered by Atlanta on Tuesday.

Camargo was once a significant piece for Atlanta, but he's struggled to find much offensive success in the majors over the past three years. He went 0-for-16 with six strikeouts in the big leagues during 2021, though he hit well at Triple-A with a .958 OPS in 104 contests.

Wendle was acquired by the Marlins from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Kameron Misner, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

A 2021 American League All-Star, Wendle will make his way across Florida after spending the past four seasons in Tampa Bay. He primarily played third base last season but also has plenty of big-league experience at shortstop and second base. The 31-year-old hit .265/.319/.422 with 11 homers, 31 doubles, 54 RBI, 73 runs and eight stolen bases in 136 games last season, and he is arbitration eligible for 2022 and 2023 before becoming a free agent.

Arcia agreed to a two-year, $3 million deal with Atlanta on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The move means Arcia won't have to go through arbitration either this year or the next. It's something of a surprise to see that Atlanta felt it necessary to lock him up through the end of the 2023 season, as he hit .198/.258/.309 in just 89 plate appearances in 2021, but he's evidently viewed as part of the future.

Baez agreed to a six-year, $140 million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. The agreement includes an opt-out after two years as well as a limited no-trade clause, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Baez has his flaws, but the good has more than outweighed the bad through this point in his career. Despite a 33.6 percent strikeout rate last season, a number which ranked third-worst among qualified hitters, he hit .265/.319/.494 with 31 homers and 18 steals. There may come a point at which his athleticism and excellent baseball instincts can no longer help him overcome his poor approach at the plate, but he's a good bet to remain a very productive player for at least the first few years of his deal.

Seager agreed to a 10-year, $325 million deal with the Rangers on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The signing completes a $500 million renovation of the Rangers' middle infield, as the team gave $175 million to second baseman Marcus Semien on Sunday. Injuries are just about the only concern for Seager, who hit .306/.381/.545 with 31 homers in 147 games across the last two years. His combination of quantity and quality of contact is a rare one. Among players with at least 400 plate appearances last season, only Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Manny Machado could match both his 16.1 percent strikeout rate and his 12.4 percent barrel rate. That suggests he should still be able to be a productive player over the back half of his deal when he eventually moves off of shortstop, something which should still be a few years away for the 27-year-old.

Urena signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Sunday.

Urena will move on to the third organization of his career following a stint with Baltimore and two with Toronto. While with the Blue Jays in 2021, Urena spent the entire campaign at Triple-A Buffalo, hitting .272 with nine home runs and two stolen bases across 350 plate appearances.

Franco and the Rays agreed to terms Monday on an 11-year contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Minor details are reportedly still yet to be finalized, but the contract will guarantee the young shortstop at least $182 million and could be worth up to $223 million thanks to escalators plus a $25 million team option for a 12th season. The extension keeps Franco under team control through the 2033 campaign, at which point he'll still be just 32 years old and could be in line for another large contract if his career plays out as many expect. Franco impressed in his 70-game debut last season, hitting .288/.347/.463 while playing solid defense at shortstop, but he has the potential to improve far beyond that already impressive level considering that he's still just 20 years old.

Franco and the Rays are nearing an agreement on an extension which could pay the shortstop approximately $200 million over at least 10 seasons, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hector Gomez of Z Deportes reports the deal has already been signed, though Topkin's report indicates the details won't be finalized until after Thanksgiving. Franco is widely considered a generational talent and is on the cusp of being paid like one, with the reported offer roughly doubling the $100 million Ronald Acuna received from the Braves at a similar stage in his career back in April of 2019. Any extension won't meaningfully change Franco's fantasy outlook, as he was always likely to remain a Ray for the next few years with or without a deal. Additionally, while the reported terms would potentially mean Franco remains with the team for at least a decade, the penny-pinching Rays could still wind up trading him once he reaches the more expensive years of the deal, something that could also have happened without an extension.

Mauricio was added to the Mets' 40-man roster Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

While Mauricio isn't all that close to making his big-league debut, he is too talented to leave unprotected from the Rule 5 draft. Once a skinny shortstop who was all projection, Mauricio has filled out his 6-foot-3 frame and is getting to that impressive power in games. He will need to improve his approach in the coming years.

Leonard was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster Friday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Leonard forced the Dodgers to protect him from the Rule 5 draft after slashing .299/.375/.530 with eight home runs in 41 games as a 20-year-old at High-A. The Dodgers will always have a crowded infield, but he might bring enough offensive impact to the table to get a look in a couple years.