Assigned pitcher Bruce Billings to minor league camp.

Released infielder/outfielder Jeff Kobernus.

Exercised the 2016 contract option for manager Matt Williams.

Assigned pitcher Eric Fornataro outright to Syracuse (IL).

Agreed to terms with pitcher Casey Janssen on a one- year contract; designated pitcher Eric Fornataro for assignment.

Signed pitcher Max Scherzer to a seven-year contract.

Agreed to terms with pitchers Doug Fister, Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen on one-year contracts.

Agreed to terms with catchers Wilson Ramos and Jose Lobaton, pitcher Craig Stammen and second baseman Danny Espinosa on one-year contracts.

Signed infielder/outfielder Mike Carp and catcher Steven Lerud to minor league contracts with an invitation to spring training.