Panthers Restructure Christian McCaffrey's Contract

The Carolina Panthers did a simple restructure on running back Christian McCaffrey's contract to clear around $5.5 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season. McCaffrey made his first Pro Bowl and was named as a first-team All-Pro in 2019, but he's pretty much been hurt ever since. He played in only three games […]

James McCann Scratched With Back Tightness

New York Mets catcher James McCann (back) was scratched from the spring training game on Tuesday when his back tightened up. McCann missed time last year with back issues, but manager Buck Showalter said he would have played if it was a regular season game. It doesn't sound like the Mets believe the 31-year-old's injury […]

Starling Marte Hits Off Tee Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) hit off a tee on Tuesday for the first time since being shut down in camp with a sore left oblique. The Mets continue to be encouraged by his progress, so there's still a chance that the 33-year-old will be ready for Opening Day. Any little setback would […]

Mets Settle With Pete Alonso

The New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso agreed to a one-year, $7.4 million deal on Tuesday to avoid salary arbitration. The Mets also avoided arbitration with pitcher Trevor Williams ($3.9 million) , reliever Seth Lugo ($3.925 million) and infielder Jeff McNeil ($3 million). Alonso cut down on his strikeout rate in 2021 and […]

Shane Bieber Avoids Arbitration Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal. Bieber was limited to 16 starts (96 2/3 innings) last year because of right shoulder issues, but when he was healthy he was solid, posting a 3.17 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 33.1% strikeout rate and […]

Red Sox Give Rafael Devers $11.2 Million

The Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday with third baseman Rafael Devers by giving him a one-year, $11.2 million deal, according to a source. The 25-year-old Dominican was a first-time All-Star in 2021, hitting .279/.352/.538 with an .890 OPS, career-high 38 home runs, 113 RBI and 101 runs scored for the BoSox in […]

Juan Soto Secures $17.1 Million For 2022

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $17.1 million deal. Soto reportedly turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract extension from the Nationals prior to the lockout last December. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger slashed .313/.465/.534 with 29 home runs, 111 runs scored, 95 RBI and nine steals […]

Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Julio Urias

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million deal with starting pitcher Julio Urias, according to a source. It was an outstanding season for the left-hander in 2021, as he went 20-3 with a 2.96 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 26.2% strikeout rate in 32 starts covering a […]

Trea Turner Settles With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $21 million deal. Turner was acquired from the Washington Nationals last year and played second base upon his arrival to LA. But now that Corey Seager is with the Texas Rangers, Turner will be the Dodgers everyday shortstop. With […]

Rams Still Want To Re-Sign Odell Beckham Jr.

The Los Angeles Rams still want to re-sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee). "He's someone we definitely want back, but it's a little more complex with the injury situation," general manager Les Snead said. Beckham was a key contributor down the stretch and in the playoff run for the Rams before he tore his […]

Za'Darius Smith Agrees With Vikings

Free-agent linebacker Za'Darius Smith agreed to a three-year deal with a base value of $42 million with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal is worth up to a total of $47 million in incentives with a $14 million average per year. Smith appeared to be headed to the Baltimore Ravens, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves Game Early Tuesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hand) left the spring training game early on Tuesday after taking a ground ball off his right hand. It's unclear how serious this injury is, so fantasy managers will want to check back on Chisholm's status. If the 24-year-old's injury is serious enough to keep him out for […]

Edwin Diaz Settles With Mets

The New York Mets avoided salary arbitration with closer Edwin Diaz on Tuesday by settling on a one-year, $10.2 million deal on his birthday. Diaz had 32 saves, a 3.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 34.6% strikeout rate in 62 2/3 relief innings as the Mets closer in 2021, and he'll enter this year entrenched […]

Austin Meadows Avoids Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Austin Meadows avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $4 million deal. Meadows could still be on the move in a trade before the start of the season. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter batted .234/.315/.458 with 27 home runs, 106 RBI and 79 runs scored in 591 […]

Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Alex Verdugo

The Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Alex Verdugo on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.55 million deal. Verdugo had a very solid year in his second season with Boston in 2021, slashing .289/.351/.426 with a career-high 13 home runs, 63 RBI, six steals and 88 runs scored in 604 plate appearances […]

Mike Yastrzemski Avoids Arbitration

The San Francisco Giants avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million deal. Yastrzemski will come at a discount in the late round of fantasy drafts after he hit just .224/.311/.457 with a .768 OPS, although he did have a career-high 25 home runs, 71 RBI and […]

Darin Ruf, Giants Agree To Extension

The San Francisco Giants and first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to a two-year, $6.25 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal includes a third-year club option. The extension buys out Ruf's final two years of arbitration and potentially one free-agent season. In his second year with the Giants in 2021, the 35-year-old […]

Eric Lauer Scratched With Groin Pain

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer (groin) was scratched from his spring start on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox due to groin discomfort. He's expected to miss one turn and then get back on track, according to manager Craig Counsell. Right-hander Jason Alexander will get the start on Tuesday instead of Lauer. As long as […]

Justin Dunn Expected To Miss A Couple Months

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) is expected to miss a couple of months with a shoulder injury. Dunn was part of the package acquired from the Seattle Mariners in the trade that sent third baseman Eugenio Suarez and outfielder Jesse Winker to Seattle. The right-hander battled shoulder and control issues last year for […]

Luis Castillo Might Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) was shut down for a day due to right shoulder soreness and may not be ready for the start of the season, according to manager David Bell. The right-hander has advanced to long toss and is moving in the right direction, but he may not have enough time […]

Matt Chapman Agrees To Two-Year Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays and third baseman Matt Chapman have agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. The Blue Jays buy out Chapman's final two years of arbitration with the new deal after acquiring him from the Oakland Athletics in a trade. The 28-year-old will receive a $1 million […]

Arden Key Meeting With Jaguars Tuesday

Free-agent defensive lineman Arden Key is meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, according to a source. Key visited with the Detroit Lions on Monday, and it sounds like they are still very much in play, but Key is taking his pre-planned visits. The 25-year-old pass-rusher is coming off a career-high 6.5 sacks in his […]

Chiefs Sign Corey Coleman

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former New York Giants wide receiver Corey Coleman to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Coleman was a first-round pick (15th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in 2016, but he never lived up to the billing and has 61 receptions for 789 yards and five touchdowns in […]

Luis Patino Scratched Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino was scratched from his scheduled spring start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox because his arm didn't feel right on Monday. Patino will throw live batting practice on Wednesday, and the team isn't panicking yet. If the 22-year-old still doesn't feel right on Wednesday, he'll likely be shut […]

Kevin Pillar Signs With Dodgers

Free-agent outfielder Kevin Pillar signed a minor league deal with a base salary of $2.5 million in the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The 33-year-old veteran will provide outfield depth for a stacked Dodgers roster. Pillar spent the 2021 season with the New York Mets and hit .231/.277/.415 with 15 home runs, […]

Teoscar Hernandez Has Mild Wrist Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (wrist) has a mild sprain in his left wrist but was able to put in a full day of work on Tuesday. Hernandez should be back on the field soon in spring games, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. It sounds like there's no danger of him missing Opening Day, […]

Marlins Have Talked About Ramon Laureano

The Miami Marlins remain on the lookout for a center fielder after filling two corner outfield spots with Avisail Garcia and Jorge Soler. They have talked to the Oakland Athletics about center fielder Ramon Laureano, but the two sides are apart on the price. Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds could also be an option, but […]

Padres, Yankees Have Checked On Willson Contreras

The San Diego Padres and New York Yankees have checked in on the availability of Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras in recent weeks, according to sources. Contreras is in the final season of his deal and isn't engaged in contract extensions, so he could be traded in 2022. Chicago also signed Yan Gomes to a […]

Hunter Strickland Joins Reds

Free-agent relief pitcher Hunter Strickland signed an undisclosed deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Strickland pitched for three teams -- Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels and Milwaukee Brewers -- in 2021 and had a combined 2.61 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 58 strikeouts and 22 walks in 58 2/3 relief innings over 57 […]

Zach Davies Heads To Diamondbacks

Free-agent starting pitcher Zach Davies signed a one-year major league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Davies will have the chance to make up to $4.5 million and includes a team option for 2023. The veteran right-hander doesn't get many swings and misses (6.6 career K/9) and had a 5.78 ERA and 1.60 WHIP […]