Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn’t sure if he’ll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
Category: Baseball
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Sources: Bassitt joins O’s rotation on $18.5M deal
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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Royals’ Bubic wins arbitration; Jays’ Lauer loses
Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.
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D-backs star Carroll sidelined with broken hand
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day.
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Reports: Sánchez back to Brewers on 1-year deal
Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Brewers, according to multiple reports.
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Rockies’ Bryant to 60-day IL as back issues persist
Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.
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Mets’ Lindor opts for surgery, out at least 6 weeks
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team’s closer for Opening Day.
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Mets’ Lindor opts to have surgery, out 6 weeks
Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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Dodgers re-sign Phillips, expect his return in July
Reliever Evan Phillips, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and isn’t expected to return until July, agreed to a one-year, $6.5M contract to return to the Dodgers.