The very latest from the AL West..
- The Rangers have made their first real bid for a starting free agent pitcher by extending a contract offer to Justin Masterson, a source tells Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The market for the hurler is robust, however, so there might not be anything imminent on that front.
- The Mariners appear to be the favorites on Melky Cabrera, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Heyman adds that the idea that Cabrera would prefer to avoid going out West appears to be a non-factor now and sources say that he’s fine with it. The White Sox, Giants, and Royals have also been linked to Cabrera, but Seattle appears to be the team to beat at this time.
- Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow says he is “absolutely” open to bringing Jose Veras back, as Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle writes. Veras has previously stated his desire to return to Houston.
