MLB in brief: Kiké Hernandez in LA | Manuel Margot at the Twins | Brandon Crawford in St. Louis

Full trade:

Minnesota Twins receive OF Manuel Margot and SS prospect Rayne Doncon

Los Angeles Dodgers receive SS prospect Noah Miller

The deal pave the way for Kiké Hernandez's return to LA

Among those who had different pieces of the deal: @DanielAlvarezEE and @JonHeyman.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 26, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals are signing Brandon Crawford, sources tell The Athletic. The move brings needed veteran shortstop depth behind Masyn Winn, with Tommy Edman's status for Opening Day unclear.

News here, more to come: https://t.co/gt0tBtsy3s

— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) February 26, 2024

Jasson Dominguez took 20 swings off the tee today. First time swinging post surgery. All went well. Expect to do the same Wednesday #yankees

— Meredith Marakovits (@M_Marakovits) February 26, 2024

In efforts to improve his receiving and framing on pitches below the zone, Willson Contreras is fully adapting the one-knee down stance behind the plate.

Why he made the decision and what the numbers are saying: https://t.co/lyuuL04LEY

— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) February 26, 2024

Blue Jays will start Paolo Espino on Wednesday, pushing back Jose Berrios to Thursday, said manager John Schneider. Kevin Gausman will jump into rotation sometime in next turn.

Ricky Tiedemann (left leg inflammation) played catch yesterday and will do so again today.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) February 26, 2024