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Wednesday's roundup: Aroldis Chapman signs with Yankees

News staff and wire services, The Detroit News

Left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman will be wearing Yankees' pinstripes again.

After helping lead the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years, the Cuban flamethrower agreed to a five-year, $86 million deal late Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported.

Chapman chose the Yankees over the Dodgers and Marlins. He was dealt to the Cubs by the Yankees in July for prospects Rashad Crawford, Billy McKinney, Gleyber Torres and Adam Warren.

In the postseason, Chapman was 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 20⅓ innings pitched for the Cubs.

Closer Davis traded to Cubs

Wade Davis already had closed out a World Series. And that was part of his appeal for the Chicago Cubs.

In a trade between the last two champions, the Cubs acquired the All-Star reliever from the Royals on Wednesday for outfielder Jorge Soler. Davis immediately takes over the spot held by Aroldis Chapman, who became a free agent after the Cubs won their first title since 1908.

Davis has done especially well in the postseason and helped the Royals win the 2015 crown. In 27⅓ career postseason innings as a reliever, he has a 0.33 ERA with 39 strikeouts. The 31-year-old righty went 2-1 with 27 saves in 30 chances and a 1.87 ERA last season. He spent time on the disabled with a forearm injury and was limited to 43⅓ innings, but returned to pitch in September.

The 24-year-old Soler hit .238 with 12 home runs and 31 RBIs in 86 games last season. He missed almost two months with a strained left hamstring.

Personnel dept.

All-Star free-agent outfielder Ian Desmond and the Rockies have agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. Colorado might move him to first base.

... The Nationals acquired center fielder Adam Eaton from the White Sox for three young pitchers, including top prospect Lucas Giolito and hard-throwing Reynaldo Lopez, who made the team’s postseason roster in 2016.

... Outfielder Carlos Gomez has agreed to a one-year, $11.5 million contract to remain with the Rangers, according to two people familiar with the talks.

... Closer Fernando Rodney and the Diamondbacks reportedly have agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract.

... Left-hander Jeff Locke has agreed to a one-year contract with the Marlins worth $3,025,000, according to two sources. Miami also got one-year contracts with catcher A.J. Ellis ($2.5M) and right-hander Dustin McGowan ($1.75M).