Mon Jan 14 2019 | 16:49 | Infielder DJ LeMahieu, Yankees finalize $24M, 2-year deal | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Troy Tulowitzki | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Gold Glove-winning second baseman DJ LeMahieu and the New York Yankees have finalized a $24 million, two-year contract.The deal, which would appear to eliminate New York as a destination for Manny Machado, was agreed to Friday subject to a successful physical.The 30-year-old LeMahieu spent the previous eight seasons with Colorado at hitter-friendly Coors Field and won the NL batting title in 2016 with a .348 average. He hit .276 last year with 15 homers and 62 RBIs, and he won his second straight Gold Glove and third overall.New York was seeking infielders in the absence of shortstop Didi Gregorius, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected back until summer. The Yankees signed former Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki last week and said he will be their starting shortstop. LeMahieu likely will see time at second, third and possibly even first.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Jan 14 2019 | 16:19 | Yasmani Grandal, Brewers finalize $18.25M, 1-year contract | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Yasmani Grandal | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Kemp | LF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Erik Kratz | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Mat Latos | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Piña | C | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Catcher Yasmani Grandal and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized an $18.25 million, one-year contract.The deal, agreed to last week subject to a successful physical, was announced by the Brewers on Monday."Yasmani has proven that he is one of the most productive catchers in baseball, both offensively and defensively, and he fits our roster very well," Brewers general manager David Stearns said. "Throughout this process, he expressed a consistent and sincere desire to join our organization."Grandal turned down a $17.9 million qualifying offer from the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers in November. He is eligible for free agency again after this year's World Series and cannot be given a qualifying offer by the Brewers.Milwaukee forfeits its third-highest draft pick this year, which would be about No. 104. Los Angeles gets a compensation pick after competitive balance round B, about No. 79.Now 30, Grandal was an All-Star in his first season with the Dodgers in 2015. He hit .241... [ More] |
Mon Jan 14 2019 | 15:39 | Giant keep lefty Derek Holland with $7M, 1-year deal | Madison Bumgarner | SP/3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Johnny Cueto | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Derek Holland | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Samardzija | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Left-hander Derek Holland is staying with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees $7 million.With all the injuries to the rotation last season, keeping the versatile Holland provides a big boost to the pitching staff."For me, it was just an easy decision to come back after everything these guys helped me basically as I looked at it as resurrecting my career," Holland said.Holland has a $6.5 million salary this season as part of the deal announced Monday, and the Giants have a $7 million option for 2020 with a $500,000 buyout. The option price can escalate based on starts this year, by $500,000 each for 24 and 28, and by $1 million for 32.The 32-year-old was 7-9 with a 3.57 ERA in 30 starts and six relief appearances over 171 1/3 innings in his first season for San Francisco."From our standpoint going back to the winter meetings, it's been a priority to add some starting pitchers, partly to take some of the pressure off the younger guys,"... [ More] |
Mon Jan 14 2019 | 14:58 | Giant keep lefty Derek Holland with $7M, 1-year deal | Madison Bumgarner | SP/3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Johnny Cueto | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Derek Holland | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff Samardzija | SP | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Left-hander Derek Holland is staying with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees $7 million.Holland has a $6.5 million salary as part of the deal announced Monday, and the Giants have a $7 million option for 2020 with a $500,000 buyout. The option price can escalate based on starts this year, by $500,000 each for 24 and 28, and by $1 million for 32.The 32-year-old was 7-9 with a 3.57 ERA in 30 starts and six relief appearances over 171 1/3 innings in his first season for San Francisco. He dropped his ERA from 6.20 with the White Sox the previous year, the second best improvement by major league pitchers, according to STATS.Holland, who spent the first eight of his 10 big league seasons with Texas, helped fill a void in the rotation when the Giants dealt with injuries Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Jan 14 2019 | 12:28 | Dozier's deal with Nationals includes $2M in deferred money | Matt Adams | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Barraclough | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Dozier | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Rosenthal | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Kurt Suzuki | C | Braves | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Free agent infielder Brian Dozier's $9 million, one-year contract with the Washington Nationals includes $2 million in salary that is deferred without interest until Jan. 15, 2020.Washington announced the deal Sunday, three days after it was agreed to subject to a successful physical.Dozier can earn additional award bonuses, such as for making the All-Star team, winning Gold Glove or Silver Slugger awards, finishing among the top three in MVP voting or earning the World Series of League Championship Series MVP award.Dozier, who played for the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers last season, fills Washington's need for a starting second baseman and could help add some power to the lineup, particularly important if slugging outfielder Bryce Harper ends up leaving as a free agent.By only committing to Dozier for one season, the Nationals leave open the possibility of turning to leading infield prospect Carter Kieboom at second base in 2020.Dozier batted a career-low .215... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 16:18 | Padres' Wil Myers moving from 3B back to the outfield | Franchy Cordero | CF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Jankowski | CF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kinsler | 2B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Manuel Margot | CF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Wil Myers | 1B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Renfroe | RF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | | | Free Agent |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers said Saturday he's moving back to the rebuilding Padres' crowded outfield, indicating that San Diego likely is still in the market for a third baseman.Myers said the decision to switch positions yet again was made during a recent discussion with general manager A.J. Preller and manager Andy Green."It was more of a group decision," Myers said at FanFest. "I did tell them I want to do what's best for the team going forward. Obviously, I want to win and whatever we can do to do that, I'm down for. ... I feel like both sides are happy."Neither Preller nor Green immediately responded to requests for comment.Myers played outfield in 2015 after being acquired in a three-team trade. He then played first base for two seasons before making way for Eric Hosmer last year. He started out in the outfield in 2018, was slowed by another injury and then was moved to third base late in the season and struggled to adjust.Then there was the moment when Myers was heard criticizing... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 15:48 | Padres' Wil Myers moving from 3B back to the outfield | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kinsler | 2B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Wil Myers | 1B | Padres | Free Agent |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers says he's moving back to the Padres' crowded outfield, indicating that San Diego probably is still in the market for a third baseman.Myers said Saturday at FanFest that the decision to switch positions yet again was made during a recent discussion with general manager A.J. Preller and manager Andy Green.Myers played outfield in 2015 after being acquired in a three-team trade. He then played first base for two seasons before making way for Eric Hosmer last year. He started out in the outfield in 2018 but was moved to third base late in the season and struggled to adjust.San Diego obtained infielder Ian Kinsler last month, but he's played only two innings at third base in his 13-year career.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 01:08 | Cardinals avoid arbitration with Wacha, Ozuna and Leone | Dominic Leone | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Wacha | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Cardinals and right-hander Michael Wacha avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $6.35 million contract, a raise of $1.05 million.St. Louis also agreed to one-year deals with outfielder Marcell Ozuna at $12.25 million and right-hander Dominic Leone at $1.26 million.Wacha's 2018 season was interrupted by a strained muscle in his left side. Limited to 15 starts for St. Louis, he went 8-2 with a 3.20 ERA.He was injured on June 20 and placed on the 10-day disabled list a day later. His attempt to return ended when he was placed on the 60-day DL on Sept. 10. Wacha would earn a $100,000 performance bonus this year for pitching 175 innings, a figure he has reached only once in his big league career, when he was an All-Star in 2015.Ozuna made $9 million last year, when he hit .280 with 23 homers and 88 RBIs in his first season with St. Louis after being acquired from Miami in a trade. Leone earned $1,085,000 while going 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA in 29 appearances during his debut season with the Cardinals following a trade from the Blue Jays in January 2018.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:58 | AL MVP Betts agrees to $20 million, 1-year deal with Red Sox | Matt Barnes | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Brock Holt | 2B/3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy León | C | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Swihart | C | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Vázquez | C | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Wright | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts keeps putting up big numbers.The AL MVP and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox agreed to a $20 million, one-year contract Friday, a raise of $9.5 million that was for a few hours the highest for an arbitration-eligible player.Betts was later surpassed by New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, who got a raise from $7.4 million to $17 million.The Red Sox reached deals with all nine players eligible for arbitration ahead of Friday's scheduled swap of salary figures. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts got a $12 million contract and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. got $8.55 million.After beating the Red Sox in arbitration last offseason, the 26-year-old Betts led the major leagues in batting average (.346) and slugging percentage (.640) and was second in on-base average (.438). He also had 84 extra-base hits, including 32 home runs, and stole 30 bases. The right fielder also won his third straight Gold Glove while making $10.5 million.Betts can make more in award bonuses,... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:58 | Rays agree to terms with C Zunino, INF Duffy, RHP Roe | Tommy Pham | CF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Chaz Roe | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | CF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | Free Agent |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Catcher Mike Zunino, third baseman Matt Duffy and relief pitcher Chaz Roe have agreed to one-year contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays and avoided arbitration.The deals Friday left the Rays with one player proceeding to arbitration, outfielder Tommy Pham. He asked for $4.1 million and was offered $3.5 million.Pham made $570,000 last season when he batted .275 with 21 homers and 63 RBIs in 137 games with Tampa Bay and St. Louis. He was acquired from the Cardinals last July and hit .343 with seven homers and 22 RBIs in 39 games for the Rays.Zunino ($4,412,500) was acquired this offseason in a five-player trade that sent outfielder Mallex Smith to Seattle. He earned $2,975,000 last season while batting .201 with 20 homers and 44 RBIs in 113 games with the Mariners. He can earn $35,000 in performance bonuses for games: $17,500 each for 60 and 80.Duffy, 27, returned from missing all of 2017 because of injury to hit .294 with four homers and 44 RBIs in 132 games last season. He got $2,675,000, up from $1 million last year. He also can earn $25,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $5,000 each for 200 and each additional 50 through 400.Roe, a 32-year-old right-hander, was 1-3 with a 3.58 ERA in a career-high 61 appearances. He'll get $1,275,000, an increase from $720,000.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:58 | Twins reach 1-year deals with 8 players to avoid arbitration | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Max Kepler | RF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor May | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | 3B | Twins | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson and left fielder Eddie Rosario were among eight Minnesota Twins players who avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts Friday.Gibson and Rosario received hefty raises: Gibson will earn $8,125,000, an increase from his 2018 salary of $4.2 million, while Rosario got $4.19 million for an increase from $602,500 last year.Also agreeing on contracts were right-hander Jake Odorizzi for $9.5 million up, from $6.3 million; center fielder Byron Buxton for $1.75 million; third baseman Miguel Sano for $2,650,000, up from $602,500; right fielder Max Kepler for $3,125,000, up from $587,500; left-hander Taylor Rogers for $1,525,000; and right-hander Trevor May for $900,000.Gibson finally had the breakout year in 2018 the Twins had been looking for since they drafted him in the first round in 2009. The lanky pitcher posted a 3.62 ERA with 179 strikeouts in 196 2/3 innings over 32 starts — all career bests — and his 3.9 wins above replacement... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:58 | Tigers reach $9.95 million deal with Castellanos for 2019 | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Fulmer | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Blaine Hardy | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Norris | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration with Nicholas Castellanos, agreeing on a $9.95 million deal with the outfielder for 2019.Detroit also reached agreements with left-handers Matthew Boyd ($2.6 million), Daniel Norris ($1,275,000) and Blaine Hardy ($1.3 million). Right-hander Michael Fulmer is the Tigers' only arbitration-eligible player without a deal. He asked for $3.4 million and was offered $2.8 million.The 26-year-old Castellanos hit .298 last year with 23 home runs and 89 RBIs, when he made $6,075,000. He's considered a candidate to be traded, with the Tigers rebuilding after consecutive 98-loss seasons.Fulmer, the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year, went 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA last season, when he dealt with oblique and knee problems.Boyd and Norris were acquired in the 2015 trade that sent David Price to Toronto. Boyd went 9-13 with a 4.39 ERA in 2018. Norris has shown potential, but he's been limited by injuries. He can receive an a $25,000 performance bonus for reaching 20 starts this season, which would be a career high.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:48 | Phillies avoid arbitration with six players, not Aaron Nola | Aaron Altherr | RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | José Álvarez | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jerad Eickhoff | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | César Hernández | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Morgan | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Héctor Neris | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Vince Velasquez | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with six players, including second baseman Cesar Hernandez and third baseman Maikel Franco.All-Star right-hander Aaron Nola didn't reach an agreement with the team. The Phillies offered $4.5 million and Nola is seeking $6.75 million. He finished third in NL Cy Young award voting last year after going 17-6 with a 2.37 ERA. The 25-year-old earned $573,000 in 2018.Hernandez gets $7.75 million under Friday's deal, up from $5.1 million. Franco gets $5.2 million, an increase from $2.95 million.Hernandez had career-highs in homers (15) and RBIs (60) last year but his average dropped from .294 in 2016 and 2017 to a career-low .253.Franco had a team-high .270 average with 22 homers and 68 RBIs last year.Right-hander Vince Velasquez, outfielder Aaron Altherr, and left-handers Adam Morgan and Jose Alvarez also agreed to deals on Friday. Former closer Hector Neris and righty Jerad Eickhoff agreed to deals Thursday.Velasquez gets... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:48 | D-backs avoid arbitration with Ahmed, Peralta, 7 others | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Andriese | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Archie Bradley | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Chafin | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Lamb | 3B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | T.J. McFarland | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | John Ryan Murphy | C | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | David Peralta | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Robbie Ray | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Taijuan Walker | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with nine of their 10 arbitration-eligible players, leaving only left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland without a deal.Among those reaching agreements Friday were shortstop Nick Ahmed, outfielder David Peralta, third baseman Jake Lamb and starting pitcher Robbie Ray.Ahmed, coming off a Gold Glove season that included greatly improved offensive numbers, gets $3,662,500, a hefty increase from last year's $1,275,000. Peralta receives an even bigger raise to $7 million, up from $3.3 million last seasonRay gets $6.05 million, a raise of $2.1 million, and Lamb receives $4,825,000, a raise of $550,000.Also reaching one-year agreements were outfielder Steven Souza Jr., ($4,125,000), right-handed starter Taijuan Walker ($5,025,000), right-handed relievers Archie Bradley ($1.83 million) and Matt Andriese ($920,000) and lefty reliever Andrew Chafin ($1,945,000).Catcher John Ryan Murphy agreed Thursday at $900,000.McFarland asked for a raise... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:28 | AL MVP Betts agrees to $20 million, 1-year deal with Red Sox | Matt Barnes | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Brock Holt | 2B/3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sandy León | C | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Swihart | C | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Vázquez | C | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Wright | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts keeps putting up big numbers.The AL MVP and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox agreed to a $20 million, one-year contract Friday, a raise of $9.5 million that was for a few hours the highest for an arbitration-eligible player.Betts was later surpassed by New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, who got a raise from $7.4 million to $17 million.The Red Sox reached deals with all nine players eligible for arbitration ahead of Friday's scheduled swap of salary figures. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts got a $12 million contract and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. got $8.55 million.After beating the Red Sox in arbitration last offseason, the 26-year-old Betts led the major leagues in batting average (.346) and slugging percentage (.640) and was second in on-base average (.438). He also had 84 extra-base hits, including 32 home runs, and stole 30 bases. The right fielder also won his third straight Gold Glove while making $10.5 million.Betts can make more in award bonuses,... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:18 | Twins reach 1-year deals with 8 players to avoid arbitration | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Max Kepler | RF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor May | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | 3B | Twins | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson and left fielder Eddie Rosario were among eight Minnesota Twins players who avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts Friday.Gibson and Rosario received hefty raises: Gibson will earn $8,125,000, an increase from his 2018 salary of $4.2 million, while Rosario got $4.19 million for an increase from $602,500 last year.Also agreeing on contracts were right-hander Jake Odorizzi for $9.5 million up, from $6.3 million; center fielder Byron Buxton for $1.75 million; third baseman Miguel Sano for $2,650,000, up from $602,500; right fielder Max Kepler for $3,125,000, up from $587,500; left-hander Taylor Rogers for $1,525,000; and right-hander Trevor May for $900,000.Gibson finally had the breakout year in 2018 the Twins had been looking for since they drafted him in the first round in 2009. The lanky pitcher posted a 3.62 ERA with 179 strikeouts in 196 2/3 innings over 32 starts — all career bests — and his 3.9 wins above replacement... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:18 | Suspended Russell, Cubs agree at $3.4M, $200,000 raise | Javier Báez | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Hendricks | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Montgomery | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Addison Russell | SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF | Marlins | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Suspended shortstop Addison Russell and the Chicago Cubs agreed Friday to a $3.4 million, one-year contract, a relatively small $200,000 raise for a player whose relationship with the team appeared strained after a domestic violence suspension.Russell accepted a 40-game suspension last October for violating baseball's domestic violence policy following allegations made by his ex-wife. He missed the final 11 regular-season games plus the wild-card playoff loss and will be eligible to return May 3, barring postponements.Russell will lose pay during the suspension. He can earn an additional $600,000 in roster bonuses based on days on the active roster: $100,000 each for 30, 60, 90 and 120, and $200,000 for 150.Kris Bryant agreed to a $12.9 million, one-year deal, a raise from $10.85 million. Also agreeing to one-year deals were Javier Baez ($5.2 million), Kyle Schwarber ($3.39 million) and pitchers Kyle Hendricks ($7.405 million), Carl Edwards Jr. ($1.5 million) and Mike Montgomery... [ More] |
Sat Jan 12 2019 | 00:08 | Betts, deGrom, Davis get big-money deals, avoid arbitration | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Mookie Betts | RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Khris Davis | LF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Devenski | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Donaldson | 3B | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Piña | C | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Addison Russell | SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Tepera | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Wood | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — AL MVP Mookie Betts, NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and major league home run champion Khris Davis reached high-priced one-year deals to avoid salary arbitration, while slugger Nolan Arenado and pitchers Gerrit Cole, Luis Severino and Aaron Nola were among 15 players still on track for hearings.Betts and the World Series champion Boston Red Sox agreed to a $20 million, one-year contract on Friday, a $9.5 million raise that topped pitcher Max Scherzer's $8.8 million hike from Detroit in 2014.Betts' standard didn't last the day, broken when deGrom and the New York Mets agreed at $17 million, a $9.6 million increase.Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor, eligible for the first time, got an even bigger raise. His salary went up more than $9.9 million, from $643,200 to $10.55 million.Davis and the Oakland Athletics reached a $16.5 million deal, a $6 million raise after he hit 48 home runs with a career-high 123 RBIs.Arenado asked for a record $30 million in arbitration... [ More] |
Fri Jan 11 2019 | 23:58 | D-backs avoid arbitration with Ahmed, Peralta, 7 others | Nick Ahmed | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Archie Bradley | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Chafin | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Lamb | 3B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | T.J. McFarland | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | John Ryan Murphy | C | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | David Peralta | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Robbie Ray | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Taijuan Walker | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with nine of their 10 arbitration-eligible players, leaving only was left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland without a deal.Among those reaching agreements were shortstop Nick Ahmed, outfielder David Peralta, third baseman Jake Lamb and starting pitcher Robbie Ray.Ahmed, coming off a Gold Glove season that included greatly improved offensive numbers, gets $3,662,500, a hefty increase from last year's $1,275,000. Peralta receives an even bigger raise to $7 million, up from $3.3 million last seasonRay gets $6.05 million, a raise of $2.1 million, and Lamb receives $4,825,000, a raise of $550,000.Also reaching one-year agreements were outfielder Steven Souza Jr., ($4,125,000), right-handed starter Taijuan Walker ($5,025,000), right-handed relievers Archie Bradley ($1.83 million) and Matt Andriesen ($920,000) and lefty reliever Andrew Chafin ($1,945,000).The Diamondbacks also reached one-year deals with outfielder Steven Souza Jr.... [ More] |
Fri Jan 11 2019 | 23:58 | Twins reach 1-year deals with 8 players to avoid arbitration | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Max Kepler | RF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor May | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Odorizzi | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | 3B | Twins | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson and left fielder Eddie Rosario are among eight Minnesota Twins players who avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts.Gibson and Rosario received hefty raises Friday: Gibson will earn $8,125,000, an increase from his 2018 salary of $4.2 million, while Rosario receives $4.19 million for an increase from $602,500 last year.Also agreeing on contracts were right-hander Jake Odorizzi for $9.5 million up, from $6.3 million; center fielder Byron Buxton for $1.75 million; third baseman Miguel Sano for $2,650,000, up from $602,500; right fielder Max Kepler for $3,125,000, up from $587,500; left-hander Taylor Rogers for $1,525,000; and right-hander Trevor May for $900,000.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |