Edward Mujica picked up his first save of the spring Tuesday against the Rays. There have been no indications of any lingering shoulder problems for Mujica after he was rendered a non-factor during the postseason last year. He's allowed one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings this spring.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Tuesday that Edward Mujica and possibly Andrew Miller would be the first choices to close if Koji Uehara is unavailable. Mujica functioned as the Cardinals' closer for most of last season, so it's not surprising that Farrell considers him next in line for saves. However, Miller's control would likely prevent him from being trusted as a full-time closer. Of course, the Red Sox are hoping that Uehara will stay healthy for the entire season.

Jason Mastrodonato of Masslive.com reports that Edward Mujica declared his shoulder "100 percent fine". Mujica underwent a physical on Thursday after reaching an agreement with the Red Sox, and it doesn't appear that there were any red flags to prevent the deal from happening. The 29-year-old hurler dealt with shoulder fatigue near the end of the regular season, but it doesn't seem like it will be an issue moving forward. Expect Mujica to be second in line for saves in what's shaping up to be a very strong Red Sox bullpen.

Red Sox signed Edward Mujica to a two-year, $9.5 million contract. The two sides reached an agreement earlier in the week, the official announcement was just pending a physical which Mujica took on Thursday. He's likely to work in the eighth inning as a setup man in front of closer Koji Uehara.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Red Sox have signed free agent right-hander Edward Mujica to a two-year, $9.5 million deal. The contract is only pending a physical, which is scheduled for Thursday. Mujica fell apart down the stretch for the Cardinals this fall, but he was unhittable for most of the summer and the Red Sox will hope that he can recapture the magic on his split-change with a full offseason of rest. Mujica joins closer Koji Uehara, Junichi Tazawa and Craig Breslow in what could be a very good Boston bullpen again in 2014.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are interested in Edward Mujica and John Axford. This confirms a report from Andrew Rickli. The Orioles are on the lookout for a closer after trading Jim Johnson, with Mujica and Axford likely to sign at lesser rates than some of the high-profile options available in free agency. It could be a savvy way to use some of the cost-savings from dealing Johnson.

Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Orioles, Indians, Cubs and Phillies are interested in free agent reliever Edward Mujica. Cotillo notes that Mujica is expected to receive a contract similar to the three-year, $15.75 million deal that Joe Smith inked with the Angels. The 29-year-old right-hander notched 37 saves for the Cardinals this season, while posting a 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and impeccable 46/5 K/BB ratio in 64 2/3 innings. His fantasy value will be entirely dependent on how close he is to save chances in the respective bullpen he winds up in.

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that the Angels are focused on adding relievers at this time. They need starting pitching, but it appears the Halos want to lock up some relief help first. Fletcher mentions Joe Smith, Edward Mujica and J.P. Howell as three relievers that could be possibilities. They might have to give three years in order to land Smith and/or Mujica.

Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan reports that the Phillies are "strongly pursuing" setup men, including Edward Mujica. He adds that they're willing to give a three-year deal to land someone for the eighth inning. Mujica will have trouble landing a closing job after the way his season ended, but it sounds like getting a healthy deal as a setup man won't be an issue. The 29-year-old held a 2.78 ERA with 37 saves for the Cardinals this past season but dealt with shoulder issues and had an 11.05 mark over his final 7 1/3 regular-season innings.

Edward Mujica is on the Cardinals' NLDS roster. But it's hard to envision him being used in any sort of high-leverage situations. Mujica posted an ugly 11.05 ERA over his final 7 1/3 regular-season innings. Trevor Rosenthal will be the St. Louis closer in October.