The New York Mets announced that they agreed to a one-year deal with Ruben Tejada, signing the shortstop to a $1.1 million contract avoiding arbitration, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.
MLB roundup: Tejada, Morales, Badenhop avoid arb, Orioles add depth and more
A trio of one year deals take arbitration off the table in New York, Colorado, and Boston, the Orioles add outfield depth and more
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Tejada followed up a successful .289/.333/.351 season in 2012 with a dreadful .202/.259/.260 line for the 2013 season, seeing his games played cut in half in the process. He’s penciled in as the starter once more, though it’s easy to imagine that his leash is quite short.
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Morales, Colorado reach one year deal
The Colorado Rockies announced that they avoided arbitration with reliever Franklin Morales on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year contract.
Morales spent the 2013 season with the Boston Red Sox, functioning as an effective reliever against lefties (.184/.262/.184) and a batting practice equivalent versus right-handed batters (.304/.443/.482). He was acquired from Boston in exchange for utility infielder Jonathan Herrera.
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Boston agrees to terms with Badenhop
The Red Sox announced that they agreed to terms with recent acquisition Burke Badenhop, on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration with the reliever.
Badenhop was acquired from Milwaukee in November for minor league pitcher Luis Ortega. He put together a 2-3 record, with a 3.47 ERA over 62 1/2 innings, recording 42 strikeouts while walking 12.
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Baltimore adds depth to outfield, bullpen
The Orioles signed outfielder Tyler Colvin to a major league deal, pending a physical and added Alfredo Aceves on a minor league pact, according to Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun.
Colvin appeared in 27 games, garnering only 75 at-bats and recording a meager .160/.192/.280 slash line in the process. Only a year ago, though, he slashed .290/.327/.531 in 420 at-bats for Colorado. Aceves continues his trek around the AL East after compiling a 4.86 ERA in 37 innings with Boston in 2013.
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Kansas City pick up Penny, hope for good luck
The Kansas City Royals added pitcher Brad Penny on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, according to MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo.
The 34-year-old Penny last pitched in the major leagues in 2012, making 22 relief appearances for the World Series champion San Francisco Giants. His contributions included 28 innings of 6.11 ERA, with 10 strikeouts against nine walks.
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