Mike Clevinger Looks Good In Minor League Outing

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow) tossed three perfect innings in 41 pitches against Chicago White Sox minor-leaguers on Wednesday in his first time on a mound in a competitive setting this spring. Clevinger sat at 94-95 mph throughout his outing and threw all of his pitches. It's great news for the 31-year-old […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Return In Early May

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said on Wednesday that the team's training and medical staff now think outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) could be playing the outfield in early May instead of late May. The Braves are targeting a late-April return for Acuna to begin serving as the designated hitter, but he won't be […]

Zack Wheeler Impresses In Bullpen Session

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) was impressive during a 42-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. The right-hander entered camp a bit behind schedule after throwing a major league-leading 213 1/3 innings last year and experiencing right shoulder soreness when he resumed throwing in December. Wheeler also missed a few days last week because of […]

A's Currently Focused On Trading Sean Manaea

Teams in discussions with the Oakland Athletics say they are currently focused on trading left-hander Sean Manaea while waiting to decide how to proceed with right-hander Frankie Montas. Both Manaea and Montas are generating plenty of interest from a handful of teams around the league with the A's looking to continue their spring fire sale. […]

Starling Marte Playing In Minor League Game

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) is playing right field in a minor league game on Wednesday. Marte resumed hitting off a tee earlier this week and still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day, as long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his sore left oblique. The 33-year-old signed a […]

Adley Rutschman Could Be Ready For Minor League Season

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said he's not ready to rule out catcher Adley Rutschman (triceps) for Triple-A's Opening Day on April 5, as he's mostly dealing with general soreness in the back of his arm. Rutschman continues to make progress from a right triceps injury, and Elias said "it's more a matter of […]

Heston Kjerstad Out 8-12 Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfielder Heston Kjerstad (hamstring) has a high-grade hamstring strain that will keep him out for eight to 12 weeks. Kjerstad will not need surgery but will require extended rest before returning to game action. The Orioles No. 9 prospect suffered the injury in an intrasquad game. Kjerstad […]

49ers Re-Sign Jeff Wilson Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers are re-signing running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Wilson has a total of 1,265 rushing yards and 17 total touchdowns in four years with head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 26-year-old only played in nine games (four starts) last year, rushing 79 times for 294 yards and […]

49ers Re-Sign Jordan Willis Wednesday

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed defensive lineman Jordan Willis to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. In his first full season with the Niners last year, Willis had 15 tackles (six solo), five QB hits, a career-high three sacks and a forced fumble in 10 games (zero starts). The 26-year-old can contribute both in run […]

Seahawks Agree With Justin Coleman

The Seattle Seahawks agreed with free-agent cornerback Justin Coleman on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Coleman was with Seattle in 2017 and 2018, so it will be a reunion for the two sides. The 28-year-old had 27 tackles (20 solo), two interceptions and three passes defensed in 16 games (four […]

Panthers Bring Back Rashaan Melvin

The Carolina Panthers re-signed cornerback Rashaan Melvin to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. In his first year with the Panthers in 2021, Melvin played in just 10 games (two starts) and recorded 16 tackles (12 solo). The 32-year-old didn't play at all in 2020 after opting out due to COVID-19, and he's expected to […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Carlos Watkins

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Carlos Watkins to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Watkins started 14 games last year and had 32 tackles, one sack and an interception that he returned for a touchdown. The 28-year-old won't be on the IDP radar at all, but he'll return to being […]

Titans Restructure Kevin Byard's Contract

The Tennessee Titans converted $10.965 million of All-Pro safety Kevin Byard's base salary in 2022 into a signing bonus, which has created $8.772 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season. Byard made his second Pro Bowl and was named to his second first-team All-Pro squad in 2021 by recording a team-high 88 tackles […]

Erik Harris Heads Back To Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed safety Erik Harris to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Harris made 12 starts in his first year in Atlanta in 2021 before having surgery to fix a torn pectoral muscle in December. The 31-year-old finished the year with 64 tackles (46 solo), three tackles for loss, […]

Angels Give Max Stassi $3 Million In 2022

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million deal. In his second full season with the Halos last year, Stassi slashed .241/.326/.426 with a career-high 13 home runs, 35 RBI and 45 runs scored in 319 plate appearances over 87 games played. The power is […]

Taylor Rogers Settles With Twins

Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $7.3 million deal. Rogers was a first-time All-Star in 2021 and had nine saves, a 3.35 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, a career-high 35.5% strikeout rate and a 4.8% walk rate in 40 1/3 relief innings over 40 appearances. The 31-year-old left-hander […]

Marlins Avoid Arbitration With Garrett Cooper

The Miami Marlins avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday with first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper by agreeing to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. The 31-year-old hit a strong .284/.380/.465 with an .845 OPS, nine home runs, 33 RBI and 30 runs scored in 250 plate appearances over 71 games in his fourth season with the Marlins in […]

Manuel Margot To Make $5.6 Million In 2022

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $5.6 million deal. Margot finished last season with a .254/.313/.382 slash line, 10 home runs, 57 RBI, 55 runs scored and 13 stolen bases in 464 plate appearances over 125 games. The 27-year-old has been pretty average with the […]

Mariners Avoid Arbitration With J.P. Crawford

The Seattle Mariners avoided salary arbitration with shortstop J.P. Crawford on Tuesday by agreeing on a one-year, $4.85 million deal. Crawford is a defense-first player, but the 27-year-old had his best season offensively in 2021 when he hit .273/.338/.376 with a career-high nine home runs, 54 RBI and 89 runs scored in 687 plate appearances […]

Frankie Montas, Sean Manaea Avoid Arbitration

Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea both avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to one-year deals. Montas settled for $5.025 million, while Manaea will make $9.75 million in 2022. Both Montas and Manaea have been at the center of trade rumors this spring with the A's in fire-sell mode since the […]

Josh Hader Settles With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by signing a one-year, $11 million deal. Hader remains an elite closer in both real life and fantasy after posting 34 saves, a 1.23 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, a 45.5% strikeout rate and a 10.7% walk rate in 58 2/3 relief innings for the Brew Crew […]

Luis Castillo Avoids Arbitration

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $7.35 million deal, according to a source. Castillo has dealt with some shoulder soreness in camp, which could cause him to miss Opening Day. The 29-year-old right-hander has advanced to long toss, but he'll need to get back on […]

Joey Gallo Gets $10.275 Million From Yankees

The New York Yankees avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Joey Gallo on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $10.275 million deal. Gallo is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2022 season. The left-handed slugger began the year with the Texas Rangers before being traded to New York, where he hit .160/.303/.404 with 13 […]

Teoscar Hernandez Avoids Arbitration Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $10.65 million deal, according to sources familiar with the deal. Hernandez recently suffered a left wrist sprain during a spring workout, but the injury isn't believed to be significant, and he could return to game action in a few […]

Blue Jays Check In With Brett Gardner

The Toronto Blue Jays have checked in on free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner. At this point, it's become unlikely that Gardner returns to the New York Yankees after spending the last 14 seasons in the Bronx. The 38-year-old hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs, 39 RBI and 47 runs scored in 461 plate appearances over […]

Chiefs Trade Tyreek Hill To The Dolphins

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday for five draft picks -- a 2022 first-rounder (No. 29), a second-round pick and a fourth-rounder as well as a fourth-rounder and sixth-rounder in 2023 -- according to sources. Hill couldn't work out a contract extension […]

Sergio Romo Heads To Mariners

Free-agent relief pitcher Sergio Romo agreed to a one-year deal with a base salary of $2 million with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, pending a physical. Romo will receive a $250,000 bonus. The 39-year-old veteran reliever will stick in the big leagues for his 15th major league season in 2022. He had a 4.67 ERA, […]

Oneil Cruz To Play Some Outfield

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz will soon play some outfield in camp, starting with left field. "The fact that PNC plays so big, you'll probably see him in left field first because of how athletic he is. But I think he's athletic enough that he can play any of […]

Luis Patino To Throw Live BP Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (shoulder) felt good after testing his sore right shoulder in an 18-20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He will move to a live batting practice session on Saturday. The 22-year-old was scratched from his scheduled spring outing on Tuesday with the shoulder soreness, but it sounds as if Patino's injury […]

Michael Kopech Throwing Bullpen Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (illness) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday and will move to two innings of live batting practice on Friday. Kopech had COVID-19 this winter and is a bit behind the other pitchers in camp, but he still has a chance to be ready by Opening Day. The […]