December 28

2015 – Can a team ever have too much relief pitching? Already sporting the terrific late-game duo of Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances, the Yankees trade for Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in return for four prospects: Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. The Bronx Bombers make the trade even though Chapman is currently under investigation for a domestic violence incident that could result in an extensive suspension.

2014 – The second Cuban All-Star Game of the year is played as the 2013-2014 contest was held in January and the 2014-2015 one is today. Lourdes Gourriel Jr. homers and drives in four to power the Occidentales to a 9-4 win over the Orientales. The Occidentales get four of their 16 hits from first basemen Alex Malleta and Yunier Mendoza.

2012 – The Brewers sign P Mike Gonzalez.

The Yankees sign reliever Hideki Okajima to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The Athletics swing another major trade, this time sending 2009 American League Rookie of the Year Award winner Andrew Bailey and OF Ryan Sweeney to the Red Sox in return for OF Josh Reddick, IF Miles Head and P Raul Alcantara. Bailey is expected to take over as Boston’s closer for Jonathan Papelbon, who left via free agency earlier this off-season.

2010 – The Blue Jays sign P Octavio Dotel to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million.

The Mets sign P Kelvim Escobar to a one-year deal. Escobar missed all of 2008 and made only one start for the Angels last season because of a torn labrum.

The Mariners sign C Josh Bard and P Chad Cordero to minor league deals, while the Nationals come to terms with 1B Josh Whitesell and utility player Eric Bruntlett.

2007 – Former major league player Jim Leyritz is arrested in Florida. He crashed his car into another vehicle, killing the occupant. He is charged with DUI manslaughter and driving with a suspended license.