The Mets added a quality left-handed arm to their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with Antonio Bastardo, a source told MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez.

Play Ball Summer will encourage mayors across the country and in Puerto Rico to host activities to engage citizens, families and city departments to organize individual and community-based events for kids to enjoy the sport in a fun environment, particularly in underserved communities.

There may have been a lot of change on this list — in addition to the trades, there are five new names on this Top 10 from a year ago — but there is stability at the top. For the second year in a row, teenager Julio Urias is in the top spot, and for good reason. But he has some good competition nipping at his heels.

Former Red Sox pitcher Frank Sullivan, a two-time All-Star during an eventful eleven-season playing career, passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. Sullivan, who led Boston in ERA for four straight seasons from 1954- 58, was just four days shy of his 86th birthday.

A noticeable buzz could be felt throughout Comerica Park on Wednesday as the Tigers introduced outfielder Justin Upton, officially signing him to a six-year, $132.75 million contract.

While the Orioles crossed a major item off their to-do list over the weekend, in agreeing to terms on a seven-year deal to bring back Chris Davis, the rotation is still a priority.

The Rangers’ first full-squad workout in Spring Training is scheduled for Feb. 24. Infielder Jurickson Profar said he’ll be at full strength that day.

Over the past month, the Braves have been lauded for the significant return they gained in exchange for Shelby Miller. But now they will have to spend the next few months dealing with a suspect starting rotation that includes Julio Teheran and a whole lot of uncertain

With less than one month remaining until the team opens Spring Training, the Cardinals announced on Wednesday that they plan to bring 61 players to Major League camp. Those players will include the 39 already on the club’s 40-man roster, as well as another 22 non-roster invitees, highlighted by prospects Luke Weaver, Austin Gomber and Carson Kelly.

The Reds’ front office highly coveted infield prospect Jose Peraza, and as it commenced a rebuilding project, it very much liked the idea of having his glove, bat and speed on the roster.

With the start of Spring Training less than a month away, anticipation is building for the 2016 season. MLB.com is going around the horn to break down each area of the Red Sox, continuing with the middle infield.

The Atlanta Braves are in a good place. That’s the one thing everyone in the organization can say for sure now. There’s more work to be done, but there’s an inner confidence about what has already been done and even more about what’s ahead.

Devoted Cubs fan Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam will play two concerts at Wrigley Field, Aug. 20 and Aug. 22, and pitcher Jason Hammel has already asked for those days off.

Growing up in Eureka, Ill., Ben Zobrist was a Cardinals fan, and Ozzie Smith was his favorite player. His father, Tom, who is still the pastor at Liberty Bible Church in the downstate Illinois town, is well aware that a large part of his congregation is loyal to the Cards. Will Tom change the tone of his sermons now that Ben plays for the Cubs?

Spring Training won’t officially begin for another four weeks, but there is already plenty of activity at the D-backs Salt River Fields facility.

Twins manager Paul Molitor has been busy planning for the upcoming season, but he said it’s still important for him to make time for offseason events such as the Twins Winter Caravan and TwinsFest.

The Blue Jays might have lost David Price this offseason, but they don’t have to look very far to find the guy who wants to be his replacement. In Marcus Stroman’s mind, he’s already there.