Astros signed LHP Xavier Cedeno to a minor league contract.
Cedeno earned a September callup at the end of this season but will be a longshot for the Opening Day bullpen in 2012. He had a 4.38 ERA this year in the minors.
Oct. 24 - 2:15 p.m. ET
Astros signed RHP Jose Valdez to a minor league contract.
Valdez posted a 9.00 ERA and 15/7 K/BB ratio in 14 major league innings this season. He'll be looking to claim a spot in the 2012 Opening Day bullpen next spring.
Oct. 24 - 2:17 p.m. ET
Phillies declined RHP Brad Lidge's $12.5 million option for 2012.
An easy call. Lidge will receive a $1.5 million buyout and test free agency, though the Phillies have expressed interest in re-signing him. The 34-year-old right-hander didn't make his season debut until late-July due to arm problems, but posted a 1.40 ERA and 23/13 K/BB ratio over 19 1/3 innings. It will be interesting to see if a team gives him another chance to close.
Oct. 24 - 4:14 p.m. ET