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Kennedy, Frazier among 5 to sign minor deals with Rangers
2 minute read Yesterday at 8:31 PM CSTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and outfielder Clint Frazier were among five players the Texas Rangers signed Friday to minor league contracts that included invitations to major league spring training.
Left-hander Danny Duffy, right-hander Reyes Moronta and outfielder Travis Jankowski also got invitations to spring training in Arizona.
The 38-year-old Kennedy returns to Texas after going to 4-7 with 10 saves and a 5.36 ERA in 57 relief appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. Kennedy had 16 saves and a 2.51 ERA in 31 relief appearances in 2021 for the Rangers before being traded to Philadelphia in a deadline deal. The 16-year veteran is a former starter who became a reliever in 2019.
Frazier, a first-round draft pick by Cleveland in 2013, batted .216 in 19 games for the Chicago Cubs last season before being designated for assignment on June 10. He spent the rest of the season with Triple-A Iowa, batting .190 in 66 games. He played for the New York Yankees from 2017-21.
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Remaining Free Agents
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 6:56 PM CSTNEW YORK (AP) — The 62 remaining free agents:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALTIMORE (2) — Robinson Chirinos, c; Rougned Odor, 2b.
BOSTON (1) — Michael Wacha, rhp.
Free agent Jesús Aguilar reaches $3M, one-year deal with A’s
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 5:29 PM CSTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics and slugger Jesús Aguilar agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract Friday.
The 32-year-old Aguilar batted .235 with 16 homers, 51 RBIs and a .661 OPS in 129 games for the Marlins and Orioles last season. He was leading the Marlins with 15 homers and 49 RBIs but was hitting only .236 when they released him in late August after falling out of NL wild-card contention.
Oakland general manager David Forst expects Aguilar to split time between first and DH while playing every day.
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RHP Fairbanks, Rays agree to $12 million, 3-year contract
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 4:33 PM CSTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $12 million, three-year contract that could be worth up to $24.6 million over four seasons.
The deal includes salaries of $3,666,666 this year and $3,666,667 in each of the next two seasons. The Rays have a $7 million option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout.
His 2024 and 2025 salaries could increase by $300,000 each based on games finished in the previous season: $150,000 each for 35 and 40.
Tampa Bay's option price could increase by up to $6 million, including $4 million for appearances: $1 million each for 60 and 70 in 2025; $500,000 for 125 from 2023-25 and $1 million each for 135, 150 and 165 from 2023-25. The option price could increase by $2 million for games finished in 2025: $500,000 each for 25, 30, 35 and 40.
Royals make official deal with veteran reliever Chapman
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 3:40 PM CSTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals signed veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman to a $3.75 million, one-year contract Friday, a week after agreeing to terms with the seven-time All-Star, who is coming off a lackluster season with the New York Yankees.
Chapman was once known for consistently throwing 100 mph fastballs past woebegone hitters. But the left-hander, who will be 35 on opening day, was 4-4 with a 4.46 ERA in his final season with the Yankees, who ultimately left him off their AL Division Series roster when his actions raised questions about his dedication to the team.
Chapman had spent time on the injured list with Achilles tendinitis in May, then lost the closer job to Clay Holmes. He was on the IL again in August for a leg infection following a tattoo, then missed a mandatory team workout for the playoffs.
The Royals are gambling that he can help what was one of baseball's worst bullpens last season. The relievers had a 4.66 ERA, fourth-worst in the majors, and the team had done little to upgrade this offseason until recently trading away injury-prone shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and outfielder Michael A. Taylor for a trio of pitching prospects.
Joe Mauer will become 38th member of Twins Hall of Fame
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 3:37 PM CSTBraves sign manager Snitker to extension through 2025 season
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 3:35 PM CSTRay Herbert, Detroit sandlot ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies
4 minute read Preview Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023Athletics trade LHP Cole Irvin to Orioles for minor leaguer
2 minute read Preview Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023Voth, Orioles avoid arbitration, agree at $1.85 million
2 minute read Preview Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023Brown hired as general manager of Houston Astros
4 minute read Preview Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023A’s running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas
7 minute read Preview Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023Jeffrey Springs, Rays agree to $31 million, 4-year contract
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023Beltré, Mauer eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame next year
4 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023Red Sox complete $7 million deal with Duvall, cut Barnes
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023BOSTON (AP) — Adam Duvall and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $7 million, one-year contract Tuesday.
The veteran outfielder can earn another $3 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. The sides agreed to terms last week, pending a physical.
To make room for Duvall on the 40-man roster, Boston cut former closer Matt Barnes — an All-Star in 2021 and a key member of the Red Sox bullpen for much of his nine-year career.
In a surprise move, the 32-year-old Barnes was designated for assignment, meaning the team has seven days to trade, release or send him outright to the minors. The right-handed reliever has more than $10.6 million remaining on his contract.
Remaining Free Agents
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023NEW YORK (AP) — The 67 remaining free agents:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALTIMORE (3) — Jesús Aguilar, 1b; Robinson Chirinos, c; Rougned Odor, 2b.
BOSTON (1) — Michael Wacha, rhp.
Mike Clevinger investigated by MLB for domestic violence
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023Scott Rolen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
5 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023Mets sign outfielder Tommy Pham to $6 million, 1-year deal
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023Royals get LHP Taylor from Boston for oft-injured SS Mondesi
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023Police recover Guardians manager Francona’s stolen scooter
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023Twins acquire veteran OF Michael A. Taylor from Royals
3 minute read Preview Monday, Jan. 23, 2023Remaining Free Agents
2 minute read Preview Monday, Jan. 23, 2023NEW YORK (AP) — The 70 remaining free agents:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALTIMORE (3) — Jesús Aguilar, 1b; Robinson Chirinos, c; Rougned Odor, 2b.
BOSTON (2) — Tommy Pham, of; Michael Wacha, rhp.
Nelson Cruz, Padres finalize $1 million, 1-year contract
2 minute read Preview Monday, Jan. 23, 2023SAN DIEGO (AP) — Longtime slugger Nelson Cruz and the San Diego Padres finalized a $1 million, one-year contract on Monday.
The sides agreed to the deal on Jan. 11, pending a physical.
The right-handed-hitting Cruz, who turns 43 on July 1, is expected to platoon at designated hitter with 37-year-old lefty hitter Matt Carpenter, who signed a one-year deal with the Padres last month.
Cruz is a seven-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger Award winner who has 459 home runs in 18 big league seasons. He had 10 homers and 64 RBIs in 124 games with Washington last year. He didn’t play after Sept. 13 due to an eye condition that required offseason surgery.
Arte Moreno takes Angels off market, will continue as owner
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