Hot Stove Digest: Aroldis Chapman avoids arbitration with Yankees

Welcome to The Stew’s Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you’ll find a recap of all the day’s action and other fun stuff from around the Internet.

LOCKED IN: The Yankees and new closer Aroldis Chapman have avoided arbitration, settling on an $11.325 million salary for the 2016 season. Chapman will be a free agent following the 2016 season. [@Ken_Rosenthal]

ICYMI: Former Mets closer Jenrry Mejia has been permanently suspended from baseball for his third drug policy violation. [The Stew]

DONE DEAL: The Indians signed veteran reliever Tommy Hunter to a one-year, $2 million deal. [@hoynsie]

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TRADE ALERT: The A’s have acquired outfielder Khris Davis from the Brewers in exchange for prospects Jacob Nottingham and Bubba Derby. [A’s]

MAKE ROOM: To clear a roster space for Davis, the A’s designated left-hander Sean Nolin for assignment. Nolin was acquired last winter in the Josh Donaldson trade. [A’s]

SURGERY: Dodgers pitching prospect Frankie Montas had rib resection surgery on Friday to remove his right first rib. He’ll be out of action 2-4 months. [@TrueBlueLA]

WAITING: The Orioles and Yovani Gallardo are still talking about a three-year deal, but no agreement is expected on Friday. [@masnRoch]

LEFTY SWAP: Left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs, his third different team this winter. To make room, Chicago designated lefty Edgar Olmos for assignment. [CSN Chicago]

NEW ADVISOR: The padres have hired Hideo Nomo as an advisor for baseball operations to strengthen their presence in the Pacific Rim. [Reuters]

DONE DEAL: The Marlins have signed veteran left-hander Craig Breslow to a minor-league deal. [@bradfo]

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