Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract
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Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and free-agent catcher Victor Caratini finalized their $12 million, two-year contract Thursday. A switch-hitter, the 30-year-old Caratini spent the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and batted.259 with seven homers, 25 RBIs and a.711 OPS in 62 games this year as William Contreras’ backup. Caratini is a.236 career hitter with 38 homers and 171 RBIs in seven major league seasons with the Chicago Cubs, San Diego and Milwaukee. Yainer Díaz is expected to the Astros’ starting catcher next season, and the agreement with Caratini could mean Houston won’t re-sign Martín Maldonado.

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Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
2 days, 22 hours ago

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Associated Press  

Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Houston acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from the Cubs last weekend in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, and Walker’s agreement likely means the Astros plan to start Paredes at …

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says
1 week, 5 days ago

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Texas Rangers have accomplished one of their primary offseason goals with a deal to re-sign Nathan Eovaldi, the winning pitcher in their 2023 World Series clincher. Those moves leave 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner and four-time All-Star Corbin Burnes as the top pitcher still available on the free agent market. Eovaldi will stay in the …

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
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Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball’s best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Snell would join two-way star Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract
6 months, 1 week ago

Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros released José Abreu on Friday, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract. “It’s always tough when the deal doesn’t work out, but it just didn’t work out this time,” Brown said. And with what he’s done in this game, it was not easy.” A three-time All-Star …

Tigers and 22-year-old Colt Keith hope they have a win-win deal for player without MLB experience
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers and 22-year-old Colt Keith hope they have a win-win deal for player without MLB experience

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Colt Keith and the Detroit Tigers hope they have struck a win-win deal. “The best case for both of us is that all of the option years are exercised, we win a couple of World Series and bring them back to Detroit and I make myself a boatload of money.” Keith and Detroit agreed Sunday to a six-year …

Tigers give a $28.6 million, 6-year deal to 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers give a $28.6 million, 6-year deal to 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers made an unusual bet on a player with no major league experience, agreeing Sunday to a six-year contract with 22-year-old Colt Keith that guarantees the infield prospect $28,642,500. Detroit has a $10 million option for 2030 with a $2,642,500 buyout, a $13 million option for 2031 with a $1 million buyout and a $15 million …

Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Martín Pérez and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $8 million, one-year contract on Friday. He moved from the rotation to the bullpen in August and made three relief appearances in the playoffs — all in mop-up duty — as Texas won its first World Series title. The arrival of Pérez and Marco Gonzales gives the Pirates a couple …

Ohtani’s Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
1 year ago

Ohtani’s Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43 in an unusual structure that gives the team greater payroll flexibility in coming seasons. “I can say 100 percent that you, the Dodger organization and I share the same …

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
1 year ago

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Rodriguez joins a Diamondbacks rotation that includes NL Cy Young Award finalist Zac Gallen, veteran Merrill Kelly and youngsters like righty Brandon Pfaadt and lefty Tommy Henry. After the season, Rodriguez opted out of …

Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary
1 year ago

Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales and infielder Evan White from the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night for right-handed pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. The move added a veteran lefty to the Braves pitching staff, along with Kelenic, who at one time was one of baseball’s top young prospect. Braves general manager Alex …

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
2 years ago

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander’s phone rang in November. “I would expect the pool and ping-pong games to maybe take on another another level,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said of adding another hypercompetitive player to his clubhouse. “He wants to have his finger on or get to know people intimately that are involved in this thing, and what more …

Brandon Nimmo, Mets finalize $162 million, 8-year contract
2 years ago

Brandon Nimmo, Mets finalize $162 million, 8-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Center fielder Brandon Nimmo and the New York Mets finalized their $162 million, eight-year contract on Saturday. A quality leadoff hitter with a.385 career on-base percentage, Nimmo became a free agent last month for the first time. During the offseason, the Mets have agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with former Houston ace Justin Verlander, retained …

Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal
2 years ago

Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — It didn’t take long for Xander Bogaerts to be asked whether he expected to be the San Diego Padres’ full-time shortstop even though the team already has two stalwarts at the position. “The roster is so stacked, top to bottom, it’s unbelievable,” said Bogaerts, a native of Aruba who signed with the Boston Red Sox at age …

AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets
2 years ago

AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Justin Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday, reuniting the AL Cy Young Award winner with Max Scherzer and giving the team a high-profile replacement for Jacob deGrom. Verlander, who turns 40 in February, leaves World Series champion Houston to step in for deGrom, who left New York after …

DeGrom’s deal with Rangers could be worth $222M for 6 years
2 years ago

DeGrom’s deal with Rangers could be worth $222M for 6 years

Associated Press  

Jacob deGrom’s $185 million, five-year contract with Texas includes a pair of conditional options, one that protects the Rangers against an arm injury and another that would make the deal worth $222 million over six seasons if he is remains a top pitcher at the end of 2027. The conditional option would be for $30 million if deGrom finishes among …

Texas All-Star lefty Pérez accepts $19.65M qualifying offer
2 years, 1 month ago

Texas All-Star lefty Pérez accepts $19.65M qualifying offer

Associated Press  

All-Star left-hander Martin Pérez accepted a $19.65 million qualifying offer from the Texas Rangers, who still hope to add more to their starting rotation. “We think this is a great outcome for Martin, a great outcome for the Rangers, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build,” Rangers general manager Chris Young said. While the acceptance of the qualifying offer …

Texas Rangers finalize mega-deals with SS Seager, 2B Semien
3 years ago

Texas Rangers finalize mega-deals with SS Seager, 2B Semien

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager and Marcus Semien were well aware of the 102 losses last year and five consecutive losing seasons for the Texas Rangers. “They were very open and honest about how many games they’ve lost and where they’re at as an organization right now, and where their vision is,” Seager said. It always comes down to the …

Fernando Tatis’ 14-year, $340-million deal: Cake topper for MLB’s best rivalry
3 years, 10 months ago

Fernando Tatis’ 14-year, $340-million deal: Cake topper for MLB’s best rivalry

LA Times  

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. throws to first for the out on Dodgers’ Mookie Betts during the NLDS in Arlington, Texas. “I know,” Blake Snell said, “it’s a little feisty lately.” In the blue corner, the defending World Series champion Dodgers. Tatis would have been the Padres’ shortstop anyway, and the team could have signed him for $1 million. …

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