MLB and Dodgers News: Sergio Romo Not Official, Jerry Blevins Stays in Queens

The Dodgers’ spring training opener is exactly three weeks away. They and the 29 other organizations are putting the finishing touches on their 2017 rosters.

MLB News:

• The Padres are taking criticism for their Wil Myers extension, according to Buster Olney via MLBTradeRumors.com. Six years, $84 million was steep for Myers, but he’s considered one of San Diego’s building blocks.
• The Mets retained reliever Jerry Blevins, in addition to adding two others: Tom Gorzelanny and Fernando Salas.

Mets with a busy day, signing Tom Gorzelanny and re-signing Fernando Salas and Jerry Blevins to shore up bullpen.

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— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) February 4, 2017

• Travis Wood is nearing a deal with a team, per Jon Heyman. Wood is considered a starter and reliever, so where he signs will indicate what role he takes on in 2017.

Multitalented Travis Wood getting closer to a deal. Next couple days. @jcrasnick was on it.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 4, 2017

Dodgers News:

• A mystery team is pursuing Sergio Romo, but the Dodgers are his most likely employer.
• The Dodger Dog was named a top 10 most iconic Los Angeles dish by Los Angeles Magazine.
• Spring training gear is now available at MLBShop.com.
• We looked at the development of Joc Pederson.