Marlins signed INF Rafael Furcal to a one-year contract. He's expected to receive $3 million, with more possible in incentives. The Marlins will keep Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop, which means Furcal will settle in at second base, a position he hasn't played since 2004. The 36-year-old batted .264/.325/.346 with five homers and 12 steals in 2012 for the Cardinals before missing the 2013 campaign following Tommy John surgery. He'll be 100 percent for spring training.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Marlins have agreed to terms with Rafael Furcal on a one-year contract. The financials are not yet available. Adeiny Hechavarria will remain at shortstop, which means Furcal will settle in at second base, a position he hasn't played since 2004. Furcal batted .264/.325/.346 with five homers and 12 steals in 2012 for the Cardinals before missing the 2013 campaign following Tommy John surgery. He'll be 100 percent for spring training but remains an injury risk, especially at the age of 36.

The Mets have soured on free agent Rafael Furcal because of physical concerns, according to the New York Post's Joel Sherman. Furcal underwent Tommy John surgery in March and has had other physical issues in recent years, so some seem skeptical that he'll be able to make it back as a starting shortstop next season. It'd be best if he landed with a team with a solid alternative already in place.

According to Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Pirates are among eight teams who have checked in on free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal. Furcal's agent passed along the update. The 36-year-old missed the entire 2013 season following Tommy John surgery, but there's a chance he could find a guaranteed major league deal in a weak market for free agent shortstops. The Mets are among the other teams who have reportedly expressed interest.

The Mets have contacted free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, according to the Newark Star Ledger. Jhonny Peralta and Stephen Drew are New York's primary shortstop targets, according to the paper, with Furcal as a fallback option. Furcal missed the 2013 season following Tommy John surgery. Mets general manager Alderson publicly declared Ruben Tejada was not part of the team's "core" and it appears as though the team is motivated to ensure Tejada will not enter 2014 as a starter.

Cardinals transferred SS Rafael Furcal from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the addition of Carlos Martinez. Furcal is out for the season following Tommy John surgery.

Cardinals placed SS Rafael Furcal on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow injury. Furcal, of course, is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2013 season. The Cards are rolling with Pete Kozma at shortstop.

Rafael Furcal underwent successful Tommy John surgery Wednesday. Furcal also had a bone spur removed from his right elbow. The veteran infielder will miss all of the 2013 season, with the Cardinals filling in with Pete Kozma at shortstop.

Rafael Furcal will undergo Tommy John surgery next Wednesday in Pensacola, Florida. The operation will be performed by Dr. James Andrews. Furcal's rehab will last 6-8 months, and he hopes his next game action will be in the Dominican Winter League, where he'll likely play second base. The Cardinals will go into the season with Pete Kozma as their shortstop.

Rafael Furcal will require Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Furcal was originally diagnosed with a UCL tear last August, but he attempted to rehab the injury rather than undergo surgery. The gamble didn't pay off, as the elbow immediately gave him problems this spring. While position players can return from Tommy John surgery sooner than pitchers, the procedure will knock him out for the entire 2013 season. Ronny Cedeno and Pete Kozma are the likely candidates to take over at shortstop if the Cardinals don't make an addition from outside the organization.