Giants To Place Johnny Cueto On 60-Day DL, Select Contract Of Jose Valdez

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7 months ago

May 10, 2018

The San Francisco Giants will place starting pitcher Johnny Cueto on the 60-day disabled list, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.

Additionally, the Giants will use the open roster spot created by Cueto’s absence to select the contract of right hander Jose Valdez.

Valdez has thrown 50 1/3 innings in the majors over the past three years and has posted a 3.71 ERA thus far this season.

Phillies Sign Andrew McCutchen to 3-Year, $50M Contract

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4 days ago

December 11, 2018

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The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to terms with free agent veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen on a 3-year, $50 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb.

McCutchen, 32, started the 2018 campaign with the San Francisco Giants before being traded to the New York Yankees ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

McCutchen performed well for the Yankees, and the Phillies are banking on that version of McCutchen moving forward.

Marlins Outright Yadiel Rivera, Brett Graves

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4 days ago

December 11, 2018

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The Miami Marlins have outrighted infielder Yadiel Rivera and right hander Brett Graves, according to the Sun-Sentinel’s Wells Dusenbury.

Rivera, 26, hit the majors this past season to the tune of a .173/.269/.216 batting line in 160 plate appearances.

Graves pitched for Miami this season, his first stint in the majors, and posted a 5.40 ERA.

Diamondbacks Sign Merrill Kelly To Two-Year Deal

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1 week ago

December 5, 2018

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right hander Merrill Kelly to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan.

Kelly’s new deal will pay him $2 million in 2019 and $3 million in 2020 and includes a pair of club options. The 30-year old has never pitched in the major leagues but had an impressive four-year stint in the Korea Baseball Organization.

Kelly was a former prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.