HEADLINESBrewers exercise $15.5M option on World Series MVP ContrerasReport: Skubal expected to sign before lockout startsAstros' Crane praises new GM Flores, doesn't envision 'teardown'Rangers' Carter has hip surgery, likely won't be ready for start of seasonCubs' Rea, Harvey, Thielbar become free agents, Webb re-signs on 1-year deal
