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Braves To Extend Orlando Arcia

Mar 30, 2023 8:41 AM

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms on a contract extension with Orlando Arcia, according to a report.

Arcia's new deal is for three years and $7.3 million. It also includes a club option for the 2026 season.

The infielder was set to make $1.3 million in 2023 with a club option for 2024.

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Ian Happ: 'Nothing Really To Report' On Talks With Cubs

Mar 30, 2023 8:23 AM

Ian Happ appears poised to enter the 2023 season on the final year of his contract with the Chicago Cubs.

Happ said Wednesday he had "nothing really to report" and "no real comment on it." He said he is not breaking off talks on an extension, but added: "That also doesn't mean anything."

The outfielder will be a free agent after the season.

Happ hit .271/.342/.440 in 573 at-bats in 2022.

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Guardians Nearing Extension With Trevor Stephan

Mar 29, 2023 8:24 AM

The Cleveland Guardians are making progress on a contract extension with right-handed reliever Trevor Stephan, according to reports.

Stephan, 27, is controllable for another four seasons and he's not scheduled to reach arbitration until 2024.

Stephan emerged as a high-caliber setup option this past season when he tossed 63 2/3 innings of 2.69 ERA ball. 

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Sources: Guardians, Andres Gimenez Agree To Seven-Year, $106.5M Deal

Mar 29, 2023 8:16 AM

The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a seven-year, $106.5 million contract extension with Andres Gimenez, according to sources.

The deal includes an eighth-year club option, locking up the second baseman through the 2031 season. The extension kicks in next season.

It buys out his three years of arbitration and at least four years of free agency, with an option that could take the overall value of the deal to $128 million.

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Keston Hiura Clears Waivers, Brewers Send Him To Triple-A

Mar 29, 2023 8:12 AM

The Milwaukee Brewers have sent Keston Hiura to Triple-A Nashville after the infielder cleared waivers.

Milwaukee had designated Hiura for assignment.

Hiura, 26, had a breakout rookie season in 2019 but he hasn't been able to replicate it since. He batted .226 with 14 homers and 32 RBIs in 80 games last season and struck out in 111 of his 266 plate appearances.

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Mets Sign Dylan Bundy For Minor League Depth

Mar 27, 2023 8:33 AM

The New York Mets have signed Dylan Bundy to a Minor League deal.

He's not a candidate to begin the season on the Major League roster, but instead Bundy was signed to provide Minor League depth.

Bundy made 29 starts for the Minnesota Twins last season, posting a 4.89 ERA over 140 innings.

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Aaron Nola, Phillies End Contract Talks Until After Season

Mar 27, 2023 8:28 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies and Aaron Nola have broken off talks on a contract extension, ending the negotiations until after the season.

Nola, who is entering the final year of his existing deal with the Phillies, says he wants to focus on the upcoming season.

"Sometimes it comes to that, we'll talk at the end of the season," Nola said. "I'm focused on this year. We want to win, so just focused on having a good season and having fun with these guys.

"We definitely tried to get it done, but it just didn't work out right now. Doesn't mean it's over, by any means. We'll talk at the end of the season and see what happens."

Nola, 29, will make $16 million this year on the team option included in the four-year, $45 million deal he signed before the 2019 season. 

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Cardinals Sign Miles Mikolas To Two-Year, $40M Extension

Mar 24, 2023 2:22 PM

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed Miles Mikolas to a two-year contract extension.

Mikolas is adding $40 million to his contract in the new deal, according to sources. The right-hander will receive a $5 million signing bonus and a $3 million boost to his 2023 salary from $15.75 million to $18.75 million. Mikolas will then make $16 million per year in 2024 and 2025.

The 34-year-old was entering the final season of a four-year contract extension that he signed in 2019.

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Mets One Of 10 Clubs To Attend Zack Britton's Showcase

Mar 20, 2023 8:31 AM

The New York Mets were one of 10 clubs to attend free-agent pitcher Zack Britton's showcase on Friday, according to a report.

The Mets' interest level remains to be seen, but they have a need following the season-ending injury suffered by Edwin Diaz in the World Baseball Classic.

Britton, 35, has been limited by injuries of his own in recent seasons. 

Jon Heyman/New York Post

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Rockies, Jurickson Profar Agree To One-Year, $7.75M Deal

Mar 19, 2023 1:58 PM

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran utility man Jurickson Profar, according to multiple reports.

The deal is pending a physical, according to reports. Profar was not in the United States as of Sunday morning, according to the Denver Gazette, and his availability for Opening Day is uncertain.

Profar will receive $7.75 million in base salary and could make up to another $1 million in incentives, according to the New York Post, which was first to report the deal.

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Tigers Sign RHP Duque Hebbert After WBC Outing

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Trevor Bauer Finalizing Deal To Play In Japan

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Yuli Gurriel Joins Marlins On Minor League Deal

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Marlins, Jose Iglesias Agree To Minor League Contract

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Astros Facing Gaps In Extension Talks With Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez

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Rays Have Discussed Extension With Top Prospect Curtis Mead

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Rockies Sign Mike Moustakas To Minor League Deal

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Rangers, Will Smith Agree To One-Year, $1.5M Deal

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Cubs Showing Interest In Mike Minor

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Padres Likely To Explore Extensions For Josh Hader, Juan Soto

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Padres To Sign Rougned Odor

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