MLB in brief: Cam Schlittler not 100% | William Contreras and the Brewers avoid arbitration

Cam Schlitter is not 100%

He won't be pitching on the mound for now.

Cam Schlittler is dealing with low-back inflammation and will continue to throw off flat ground https://t.co/u7QL9u3DC1 pic.twitter.com/pffC1nPsXL

— SNY (@SNYtv) February 12, 2026

Paul Sewald returns to Arizona

He was the team's closer during its run to the World Series in 2023.

Closer Paul Sewald returns to the Diamondbacks on a one year, $1.5 million contract. @nickpiecoro and @SteveGilbertMLB on it.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 12, 2026

William Contreras and the Brewers avoid arbitration

He will earn $9.4 million in 2026. There is also a $14.5 million team option for 2027.

William Contreras and Brewers settled, avoiding a hearing. Here's the deal:

$9,400,000 – 2026

Club option 2027 for $14,500,000

Awards Bonuses

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 12, 2026

Anthony Banda traded to the Twins

He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last week.

The Twins have acquired Anthony Banda from the Dodgers in exchange for international bonus money, per @DanHayesMLB.

Banda was DFA'd by the Dodgers last week. pic.twitter.com/JXe3FylrbX

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 12, 2026

Cade Cunningham joins Rangers ownership group

The Detroit Pistons star in the NBA has bought shares in his hometown team.

Texas native Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/oLoKTMrpTM

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 12, 2026

Keston Hiura with the Dodgers

It's a minor league contract, but he'll be at the team's camp.

Dodgers have signed infielder Keston Hiura to a minor league deal that includes an invite to big league camp, source confirms. @JonHeyman was on it.

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 12, 2026

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