Brad Hand discussing multi-year deals

Brad Hand, who might end up financially benefitting from his $10 million team option being declined, has been “talking to teams about multi-year deals” now that the reliever market is thawing.

Around baseball

• Fenway Park is expected to serve as a “vaccine distribution hub” once approval is received.

• Andrew Benintendi could be exiting the team that plays in Fenway Park.

• Carlos Carrasco, having exited the team that plays in Progressive Field, talked to MLB Network. The men on the other end treated him like he had just been set free.

• Drew Butera has signed with the Rangers.