Week In Review: 1/16/16 – 1/22/16

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The Tigers signed outfielder Justin Upton to a six-year, $132.75MM deal.
• The Mets agreed to re-sign star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a three-year, $75MM deal with an opt-out after the first year.

Arbitration

• A number of players avoided arbitration, including Lucas Duda, Jenrry Mejia (link), Garrett Richards (link) and Kevin Jepsen (link). For a full list, check out MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.

Signings / Re-signings

• Mets – P Antonio Bastardo (two years)
• White Sox – P Matt Albers (one year plus option)
• Rays – 1B/OF Steve Pearce (one year)
• Padres – P Fernando Rodney (one year)
• Dodgers – P Joe Blanton (one year)

Claimed

• Twins – P Michael Strong (from Marlins)
• Pirates – P A.J. Schugel (from Mariners)

Designated For Assignment

• Mets – P Carlos Torres (link)
• Padres – OF Rymer Liriano (link)
• Twins – P Logan Darnell (link)
• Orioles – IF Joey Terdoslavich (link)
• Tigers – IF Jefry Marte (link)
• Rockies – OF Kyle Parker (link)
• Angels – 1B/OF Efren Navarro (link)
• Pirates – P Yoervis Medina (link)

Retired

• P Shaun Marcum (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Mariners – 1B Gaby Sanchez (link)
• Cardinals – OF Carlos Peguero (link)
• Astros – P Wandy Rodriguez (link)
• Cubs – IF Munenori Kawasaki (link)
• Reds – C/IF Jordan Pacheco (link)

Other

• C/1B Wilin Rosario – signed with the Hanwha Eagles in Korea