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Week In Review: 1/16/16 – 1/22/16

By charliewilmoth | January 23, 2016 at 3:40pm CDT

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
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Central Notes: Royals, Indians, Pirates
Main
East Notes: Vazquez, Machado, Marlins
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  1. 3Tavgreg

    10 years ago

    Does anyone know that if Cespedes opts out after 1 year, can the Mets extend him a qualifying offer and get a draft pick? Or has that been disallowed in the contract.

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    • Chris Kujawa

      10 years ago

      They can. The question is more about the new CBA that will take effect before next season.

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