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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...

Baltimore Orioles and reliever Andrew Kittredge finalize $10 million, 1-year contract

Jan. 13, 2025 19:54 PM EST

Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday. The reliever gets a $9 million salary this year and the agreement includes a $9 million team option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. Kittredge can earn $250,000 in...

Orioles agree to $10 million, 1-year deal with reliever Andrew Kittredge, AP source says

Jan. 10, 2025 12:07 PM EST

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with reliever Andrew Kittredge, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement has not been announced. The deal...

Drew Rasmussen and Rays agree to $8.5M, 2-year deal that could be worth $28M over 3 seasons

Jan. 07, 2025 22:00 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing Tuesday to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that could be worth up to $28 million over three seasons. Rasmussen receives a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $2...

Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener

Jan. 06, 2025 16:10 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees' spring training home in nearby Tampa. ...

Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract

Dec. 22, 2024 14:14 PM EST

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday. Urshela can earn an additional $450,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 300, 350, 400 and 450, and $50,000 for 500. ...

A's, third baseman Gio Urshela reach agreement on 1-year deal, AP source says

Dec. 20, 2024 12:22 PM EST

Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Urshela's deal is pending a physical, the person said Friday, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because...