FILE - Michigan defensive back Rod Moore walks into practice Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s Rod Moore has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.

The football program announced on social media Thursday night that the two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain will return next season. Moore was limited to three games last season, attempting to come back from a knee injury that kept him off the field in 2024.

He was an All-Big Ten third-team selection in 2023 after intercepting two passes, including one to help seal a win over rival Ohio State.

Moore will play for a third coach next season in Kyle Whittingham’s debut year. He previously played for Jim Harbaugh, who left to lead the Los Angeles Chargers, and Sherrone Moore before he was fired last month.

Elsewhere in football:

– Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi officially added Harlon Barnett to his coaching staff. Barnett joins Pitt as the program’s safeties and assistant head coach. He comes to Pitt after serving as safeties coach and assistant head coach at Northwestern from 2024-25. He was Nick Saban’s defensive coordinator at LSU in the early 2000s.

Pirates adding to spring roster

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the names of their non-roster invitees to spring training in February on Friday.

The list includes catcher Omar Alfonzo, pitcher Noah Davis, pitcher Chris Devenski, infielder Duce Gourson, infielder/outfielder Konnor Griffin, infielder Termarr Johnson and catcher Shawn Ross.

The 19-year-old Griffin was honored as the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year and is currently rated by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline as the top prospect in baseball after hitting a combined .333 (161-for-484) with 23 doubles, 21 homers, 94 RBIs, 50 walks, 65 steals, 117 runs and a .942 OPS in 122 games split between Low-A Bradenton, Greensboro and Altoona in 2025, his first professional season.

AP: Mets will sign Bichette

NEW YORK — Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. Bichette, a two-time All-Star at shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays, will move to third base with the Mets, who have Francisco Lindor at shortstop.

Bichette has never played a professional game at the hot corner. Bichette can opt out of the deal after the first or second season to become a free agent again. He would receive $47 million for one year and $89 million for two years, the person said.

It was the latest big development in an eventful offseason for the Mets, who angered fans by letting popular slugger Pete Alonso and star closer Edwin Diaz leave in free agency. Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil were also traded in the offseason, too.

Elsewhere in MLB:

– Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. A three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Realmuto made his decision a month after designated hitter Kyle Schwarber also chose to remain with the Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year deal. Realmuto, who turns 35 in March, hit .257 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs in 134 games last year, when he tied for the major league lead with 132 games at catcher. He was in the final season of a $115.5 million, five-year contract.

– The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels in a three-team trade. Left-handed reliever Brock Burke moves from Los Angeles to Cincinnati, while infielder Gavin Lux goes from the Reds to Tampa Bay. Minor league right-hander Chris Clark joins the Rays from the Angels. Lowe, who turns 28 in February, had a challenging season with a .220 average. Lux, also 28, hit .269 with the Reds last year. The 29-year-old Burke had a strong season with a 3.36 ERA for the Angels. The 24-year-old Clark was a fifth-round draft pick in 2023.