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Rays and free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree to 2-year deal worth $29 million, AP source says

Jan. 29, 2025 18:07 PM EST

The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN...

Orioles agree to $975,000, 1-year deal with OF Dylan Carlson

Jan. 27, 2025 15:46 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with Dylan Carlson on a $975,000, one-year contract Monday, a couple of months after the outfielder was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays. Carlson was a first-round draft pick in 2016 by the St. Louis Cardinals, and he hit 18...

Infielder Taylor Walls and Rays avoid arbitration, agree to 1-year deal guaranteeing $1.4 million

Jan. 22, 2025 15:29 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Taylor Walls and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided arbitration, agreeing Wednesday to a $1.4 million, one-year contract. Wells gets a $1.35 million salary this year, and the Rays have a $2.45 million option for 2026 with a $50,000 buyout. The option...

RHP Elvin Rodríguez signs with Brewers after spending 2024 season in Japan

Jan. 17, 2025 12:46 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers announced Friday the signing of Elvin Rodríguez to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 after he pitched in Japan last season. The 26-year-old right-hander went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA and one save in 32 games with the Tokyo Yakult...